In one of the world’s best cricket grounds, particularly known for its electric atmosphere during T20 matches, Birmingham will host the first match-up of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 this summer. England will take on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday, June 12, with six nations expected in Birmingham.
The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been announced following the conclusion of the Qualifier in Nepal last month. Joining the tournament are Bangladesh, Ireland, the Netherlands and Scotland—with the 12-team line-up aiming to be a landmark summer for women’s cricket.
While England looks for the perfect start to their home tournament against Sri Lanka, cricket fans can expect a gripping double-header on Sunday, June 14. Bangladesh is up against tournament debutants Netherlands, before fans see in-form India take on Pakistan later that day.
The final fixture at Edgbaston will see Pakistan return to Birmingham to face South Africa on the evening of Wednesday, June 17. But England fans might want to note in their calendar, Saturday, June 20, when the host nation heads to Leeds take on Scotland at Headingley.
“This Women’s T20 World Cup will bring world-class athletes, elite performances and unforgettable moments to fans across England and Wales,” said Beth Barrett-Wild, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Director. “With high-quality cricket at its core, the tournament promises to be an unmissable sporting spectacle that captures hearts and minds, and takes women’s cricket firmly into the mainstream.”
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place from June 12 to July 5, with a total of 33 matches to be played across seven top-tier venues, including Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Bristol County Ground, Lord’s Cricket Ground and The Oval.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule:
Friday June 12: England v Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 18:30 BST
Saturday June 13: Scotland v Ireland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 10:30 BST
Saturday June 13: Australia v South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
Saturday June 13: West Indies v New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BST
Sunday June 14: Bangladesh v Netherlands, Edgbaston 10:30 BST
Sunday June 14: India v Pakistan, Edgbaston 14:30 BST
Tuesday June 16: New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl 14:30 BST
Tuesday June 16: England v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BST
Wednesday June 17: Australia v Bangladesh, Headingley 10:30 BST
Wednesday June 17: India v Netherlands, Headingley 14:30 BST
Wednesday June 17: South Africa v Pakistan, Edgbaston 18:30 BST
Thursday June 18: West Indies v Scotland, Headingley 18:30 BST
Friday June 19: New Zealand v Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 18:30 BST
Saturday June 20: Australia v Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl 10:30 BST
Saturday June 20: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl 14:30 BST
Saturday June 20: England v Scotland, Headingley 18:30 BST
Sunday June 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BST
Sunday June 21: South Africa v India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
Tuesday June 23: New Zealand v Scotland, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BST
Tuesday June 23: Sri Lanka v Ireland, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BST
Tuesday June 23: Australia v Pakistan, Headingley 18:30 BST
Wednesday June 24: England v West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground 18:30 BST
Thursday June 25: India v Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
Thursday June 25: South Africa v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground 18:30 BST
Friday June 26: Sri Lanka v Scotland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 18:30 BST
Saturday June 27: Pakistan v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BST
Saturday June 27: West Indies v Ireland, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BST
Saturday June 27: England v New Zealand, The Oval 18:30 BST
Sunday June 28: South Africa v Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground 10:30 BST
Sunday June 28: Australia v India, Lord’s Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
Tuesday June 30: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval 14:30 BST
Thursday July 2: TBC v TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval 18:30 BST
Sunday July 5: TBC v TBC (The Final), Lord’s Cricket Ground 14:30 BST
Tickets for all matches are on sale now here.