The full fixtures for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 were unveiled on Tuesday; the Tigresses will kick off their campaign against the Netherlands Women on Sunday, 14 June. The 10th edition of the global event will be played in England, with 12 teams, from 12 June to 5 July.

Bangladesh women’s journey begins on 14 June against the Netherlands at Edgbaston, followed by a tough encounter against defending champions Australia women at Headingley on 17 June.

The Red and green women will then take on Pakistan on 20 June at the Hampshire Bowl, before facing India on 25 June at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. The Tigresses will conclude their group stage campaign against South Africa on 28 June at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Hosts England will launch the competition against Sri Lanka in the opening match on 12 June.

The line-up includes defending champions New Zealand, six-time winners Australia, 2016 champions West Indies, and current ODI World Cup holders India.

Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands sealed their places through the qualifiers in Nepal, completing the 12-team cast.

Ireland and Scotland will meet in an all-European clash at Old Trafford on 13 June, while England’s match against Scotland at Headingley on 20 June will mark their first ICC meeting on English soil.

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta called the schedule release a key milestone, highlighting the ICC’s sustained investment in women’s cricket and its ambition to build on recent global momentum.

The final will be staged at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5 July, where a new champion will be crowned.

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

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