Women’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Schedule: Fixtures, Venues, TV

England is about to become the epicentre of women’s T20 cricket. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicking off on 12 June, ten teams will battle across five iconic English grounds for the trophy.

Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 · Host nation: England · Dates: 12 June – 5 July 2026 · Teams: 10 · Matches: 23 · Previous edition winner: Australia (2023)

Six numbers that sum up the tournament:

Where is the women’s T20 World Cup 2026?

Host country and cities

• England is the sole host nation for the 2026 edition (England and Wales Cricket Board governing body).
• Matches are spread across five cities: Birmingham, London, Bristol, Leeds, and Manchester.

Key venues: Edgbaston, Lord’s, The Oval, Bristol County Ground

• Edgbaston (Birmingham) hosts the opening match on 12 June (ESPN sports broadcaster).
• Lord’s (London) will stage the final on 5 July (Lord’s Cricket Ground).
• The Oval (London) and Bristol County Ground also feature multiple match days (Gloucestershire Cricket venue operator).
• Headingley (Leeds) completes the roster.

The implication: England’s home conditions could produce a steep learning curve for travelling sides unaccustomed to early-summer pitches.

What this means: For England, playing every match on familiar pitches is a genuine advantage — but the pressure of expectation at Lord’s is a different kind of opponent.

Where can I watch the women’s cricket world cup?

TV channels by region

• In the UK, BBC Sport will broadcast the tournament (as confirmed by the ICC website).
• Viewers in India can watch on Star Sports; in Australia on Fox Sports and Kayo (ICC world cricket governing body lists global broadcasters).
• The ICC official site provides a full country‑by‑country list.

Streaming options

• Live streaming is available on ICC.tv and regional platforms such as Kayo (Australia) and Hotstar (India).
• BBC iPlayer will stream all UK matches.

The catch: Fans outside major markets may need to rely on the ICC’s own streaming service, which may have geo‑restrictions.

Where is the women’s cricket world cup schedule?

Full fixture list

• The complete schedule with all 23 matches is published on the ICC and partner sites (ICC world cricket governing body).
• Each match lists venue, date, and local UK start time.
• Group stage matches run from 12 June to 23 June.

Recent cancellations: NZ vs PAK

• The New Zealand vs Pakistan group match was abandoned due to rain, as reported by ESPNcricinfo cricket news site.
• No reserve day was available, so both teams shared a point.

Why this matters: A single rain‑affected match can reshape group standings — a reminder that scheduling flexibility is still a gap in women’s global tournaments.

Which country is best in women’s cricket?

Current ICC women’s T20I team rankings

• As of June 2026, Australia leads the ICC women’s T20I rankings (ICC official rankings).
• England sits second, followed by India and New Zealand.

Historical tournament performances

• Australia has won the last three T20 World Cups (2018, 2020, 2023) (Wikipedia compiled tournament results).
• England has won one T20 World Cup (2009) and finished runner‑up twice.

The pattern: Australia’s dominance is built on a deep domestic system, but England’s home conditions could narrow the gap.

Where is the next women’s cricket World Cup in 2027?

Status of the 2027 World Cup

• No ICC Women’s World Cup (ODI or T20) has been confirmed for 2027 (Wikipedia tournament calendar notes).
• The next ODI Women’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled for 2025 in India (ICC world cricket governing body).
• The next T20 World Cup after 2026 will be in 2028 or 2030 — the ICC has not yet announced.

Distinguishing T20 and ODI World Cups

• The 2026 tournament is the T20 format; the ODI World Cup is a separate event.
• The expansion to 12 teams in future T20 editions may affect the calendar.

The implication: Fans hoping for a back‑to‑back World Cup year (2026‑2027) will have to wait — the ICC is spacing out the formats.

• 12 June 2026 — Opening match (Group B) at Edgbaston, Birmingham (ESPN sports broadcaster)
• 18 June 2026 — Match 12 at Headingley, Leeds
• 23 June 2026 — Group stage concludes
• 28 June 2026 — Semi‑finals at Lord’s and The Oval (Lord’s Cricket Ground)
• 5 July 2026 — Final at Lord’s, London

We are incredibly proud to bring the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to England and Wales – it’s a historic moment for the game.

— ECB spokesperson (England and Wales Cricket Board governing body)

This tournament represents a step change in the visibility and professionalism of women’s cricket globally.

— ICC chair (ICC world cricket governing body)

For England fans, the equation is simple: win on home soil, or watch Australia stretch their dynasty. For the ICC, the challenge is keeping the momentum alive through to the 2027 ODI World Cup and beyond. For cricket lovers worldwide, the 2026 T20 World Cup is a rare chance to see the game’s future played out in its birthplace.