ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, teams, format, venues and everything you need to know

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is all set to begin, with 12 teams competing for the coveted silverware for the first time, a major increase from the ten teams that played in the tournament's previous editions. A new chapter will begin in the history of cricket when the tournament begins, with strong competitors such as Australia, New Zealand and India aiming to win the title.

Host England will kick off the Women's T20 World Cup tournament, facing Sri Lanka in a group-stage encounter on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Check out all the tournament-related details for the upcoming women's cricket spectacle. 

When is the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Friday, June 12, and runs until July 5, 2026.

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Where will the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 be held?

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place in England and Wales, with iconic cricket venues gearing up to host matches.

Which teams have qualified for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

This year, 12 teams have qualified for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 and have been divided into two groups of six.

Group A: Australia, Bangladesh, India, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa

Group B: England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies

India, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and West Indies qualified as the top seven teams in the ICC rankings.

England have received direct qualification as hosts, while Bangladesh, Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland secured their places via the qualifier in Nepal.

What is the format of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

The 12 teams have been divided into two groups of six, and will face each other in a round-robin format. The top two teams from both groups will advance to the semi-finals.

When is the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final?

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final will take place on Sunday, July 05, 2026.

Who is in India's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

India squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.

Who is India's captain for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Women in Blue in the T20 World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her deputy.

Can India win their first Women's T20 World Cup title?

Team India are genuine contenders to win their first women's T20 World Cup title in 2026. But expect them to face stiff competition from heavyweight teams like Australia, New Zealand and England.

When are India's matches at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

Who are the favourites to win the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

Australia will enter the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as clear favourites. But teams like India, New Zealand, England and South Africa would give strong competition to them in what could be one of the most unpredictable tournaments.

Who won the last Women's T20 World Cup?

The New Zealand White Ferns won the previous Women's T20 World Cup, winning their first-ever T20 title by defeating South Africa in the final of the 2024 tournament, which took place in the UAE.

Which team has won the most Women's T20 World Cup titles?

Australia have won the most Women's T20 WC titles, winning it six times in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023. England (2009), West Indies (2016) and New Zealand (2024) have won the coveted silverware once each.

What is the prize money for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

The ICC has announced a record prize pool of USD 8.76 million, with the winners earning USD 2.34 million and the runners-up USD 1.17 million, unchanged from the last edition.

The teams defeated in the semifinals would receive USD 675,000, while winning a group-stage match would be worth USD 31,154.

Where to watch the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live in India?

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 can be watched live on the Star Sports Network (TV channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD). The live streaming of the entire tournament will be made available on the JioHotstar app and website with an active subscription.