- 12-team tournament begins June 12, 2026, hosted across iconic English venues
- India placed in Group 1 with Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa
- Final to be played at Lord’s, semi-finals at The Oval
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup marks a historic expansion, featuring 12 teams for the first time. Set in England from June 12 to July 5, the tournament will span 33 matches across seven prestigious venues, including Edgbaston, The Oval, and Lord’s.
Group 1 includes powerhouses like Australia and South Africa alongside India, Pakistan, and two qualifier teams. Group 2 features hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and two additional qualifiers.
Biggest-Ever Women’s T20 World Cup Set to Redefine the Game in 2026
England will host the most expansive Women’s T20 World Cup to date, offering fans 33 matches over 24 days. The decision to include 12 teams highlights the ICC’s commitment to growing women’s cricket globally. Iconic venues like Lord’s and The Oval will set the stage for what promises to be a groundbreaking competition.
India’s group stage battle with Pakistan adds extra excitement to Group 1, already featuring strong contenders like Australia and South Africa. The rivalry match is expected to draw massive attention, both from the subcontinent and globally, elevating the profile of the event.
England, playing on home turf, enters the tournament with high expectations. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt believes the World Cup could be a “game-changing” event, with the power to inspire a new generation of cricketers and fans. Her sentiments reflect the broader ambition of the tournament — to do more than entertain.
Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild envisions the event as a turning point for women’s sports visibility. With matches at iconic cricket grounds and live attendance expected in the hundreds of thousands, the 2026 edition seeks to turn sporting excellence into long-lasting cultural change.
The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup aims to deliver thrilling cricket and lasting social impact, making it a defining moment in the evolution of the women’s game.
“The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to transform a month of sporting excellence into a movement…”
