Key facts
- The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
- Twelve teams will compete in 33 matches.
- India is scheduled to play its first match on June 14 against Pakistan.
- Matches will be broadcast in India on JioHotstar and the Star Sports network.
- The tournament features two groups of six teams each.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to commence on June 12 in England and Wales, running until July 5. The tournament will feature 12 teams competing in 33 matches, including semi-finals and a final. India's opening fixture is set for June 14 against Pakistan.
This edition marks the largest Women's T20 World Cup to date, with teams divided into two groups of six. Group A includes Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Netherlands. Group B consists of England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland. Defending champions New Zealand are considered among the favorites, alongside hosts England, Australia, India, South Africa, and West Indies.
Viewers in India can watch the matches live on the JioHotstar app and website, with television coverage provided by the Star Sports network. India's group stage schedule includes matches against Pakistan (June 14), Netherlands (June 17), South Africa (June 21), Bangladesh (June 25), and England (June 28), all starting at 7 p.m. IST. The knockout stage begins with semi-finals on June 30 and July 2, culminating in the final on July 5. New Zealand won the previous edition in 2024, defeating South Africa.