The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been confirmed, with five fixtures taking place at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Seven different nations will travel to Manchester, including previous ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions, Australia.
Making history: the European nations account for a third of the competing teams
Joining tournament hosts England are Bangladesh, Ireland, the Netherlands and Scotland, who each secured their place after an intense qualification campaign. It also marks a historic moment for the European nations as they account for a third of the competing teams in this year’s tournament.
The first match at Old Trafford will see Scotland take on Ireland on Saturday 13th June as Lancashire and Scotland stars Ailsa Lister, Darcey Carter and Olivia Bell take on their Lancashire teammate and Ireland captain Gaby Lewis. Later that day, as part of a double-header, a blockbuster clash will take place with the formidable Australia facing South Africa.
South Africa will then head back to Old Trafford to play India on Sunday 21st June in a repeat of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final, before India return on Thursday 25th June to face Bangladesh. The last action of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford will see Scotland take on Sri Lanka for the final group stage fixture on Friday 26th June.
“It’s not often you get to play a World Cup at a ground that feels like home.”
Lancashire batter and Ireland captain Gaby Lewis said: “This summer’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a massive moment for Irish cricket, and to lead Ireland out at Old Trafford will make it even more special. It’s not often you get to play a World Cup at a ground that feels like home.
“Since joining Lancashire last September, everyone at the Club has been brilliant. We’ve created some great memories already, and I’m excited for what’s still to come.
“I can’t wait to be back in April for the Red Rose and then return in June in an Ireland shirt. To play on the world stage at a venue that means so much to me will be incredibly proud moment.”
Full 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
How to get tickets to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Tickets for all matches are on sale now here. With strong demand already recorded for key fixtures, supporters are encouraged to secure their seats early.