The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 happens in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026.
It brings the world’s best women’s teams together for fast, exciting matches. Canada didn’t make it this time, but Canadian fans can still watch top teams play.
This article tells you everything about the schedule, teams, streaming options, and how to buy tickets if you want to visit England.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Dates, Format, and Host Venues
The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup takes place at famous cricket stadiums across England and Wales. The tournament uses the T20 format.
| Key Tournament Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | England & Wales |
| Tournament Window | June 12 – July 5, 2026 |
| Format | T20 (20 Overs per side) |
| Number of Teams | 12 teams |
| Key Venues | Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), Edgbaston (Birmingham), The Oval (London), Headingley (Leeds), The Rose Bowl (Southampton), County Ground (Bristol) |
Here’s how it works: 12 teams are split into two groups of six teams each. Every team plays five games in their group.
The top two teams from each group move to the semi-finals. Winners of those semi-finals play in the big final at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
What About Team Canada In The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Canada did not qualify for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. The team didn’t make it through the qualification rounds.
But there’s good news too. Women’s cricket is growing in Canada. More programs are starting, more coaches are training players, and more young girls are playing cricket. Canada will try again for the next World Cup.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
Here are all 33 matches with dates, places, and times. Times are shown in GMT (England time) and CDT (Central time for most of Canada).
| No | Date | Stage / Group | Venue | Teams | Time GMT | Time CDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Jun 12 | Group B | Birmingham, Edgbaston | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 2 | Sat, Jun 13 | Group A | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | TBC vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 3 | Sat, Jun 13 | Group A | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | Australia Women vs South Africa Women | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 4 | Sat, Jun 13 | Group B | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5 | Sun, Jun 14 | Group A | Birmingham, Edgbaston | TBC vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 6 | Sun, Jun 14 | Group A | Birmingham, Edgbaston | India Women vs Pakistan Women | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 7 | Tue, Jun 16 | Group B | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 8 | Tue, Jun 16 | Group B | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | England Women vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 9 | Wed, Jun 17 | Group A | Leeds, Headingley | Australia Women vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 10 | Wed, Jun 17 | Group A | Leeds, Headingley | India Women vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 11 | Wed, Jun 17 | Group A | Birmingham, Edgbaston | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 12 | Thu, Jun 18 | Group B | Leeds, Headingley | West Indies Women vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 13 | Fri, Jun 19 | Group B | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | New Zealand Women vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 14 | Sat, Jun 20 | Group A | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | Australia Women vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 15 | Sat, Jun 20 | Group A | Southampton, The Rose Bowl | Pakistan Women vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 16 | Sat, Jun 20 | Group B | Leeds, Headingley | England Women vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 17 | Sun, Jun 21 | Group B | Bristol, County Ground | West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 18 | Sun, Jun 21 | Group A | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | South Africa Women vs India Women | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 19 | Tue, Jun 23 | Group B | Bristol, County Ground | New Zealand Women vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 20 | Tue, Jun 23 | Group B | Bristol, County Ground | Sri Lanka Women vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 21 | Tue, Jun 23 | Group A | Leeds, Headingley | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 22 | Wed, Jun 24 | Group B | London, Lord’s | England Women vs West Indies Women | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 23 | Thu, Jun 25 | Group A | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | India Women vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 24 | Thu, Jun 25 | Group A | Bristol, County Ground | South Africa Women vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 25 | Fri, Jun 26 | Group B | Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford | Sri Lanka Women vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 26 | Sat, Jun 27 | Group A | Bristol, County Ground | Pakistan Women vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 27 | Sat, Jun 27 | Group B | Bristol, County Ground | West Indies Women vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 28 | Sat, Jun 27 | Group B | London, Kennington Oval | England Women vs New Zealand Women | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 29 | Sun, Jun 28 | Group A | London, Lord’s | South Africa Women vs TBC | 9:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 30 | Sun, Jun 28 | Group A | London, Lord’s | Australia Women vs India Women | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 31 | Tue, Jun 30 | 1st Semi -Final | London, Kennington Oval | TBC vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 32 | Thu, Jul 2 | 2nd Semi -Final | London, Kennington Oval | TBC vs TBC | 5:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 33 | Sun, Jul 5 | Final | London, Lord’s | TBC vs TBC | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM |
The tournament lasts 24 days with matches at seven different places. Weekend matches are at good times for Canadian viewers. Save these dates!
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Teams
The full squads for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 have not yet been announced. Teams usually announce their squads much closer to the start of the tournament.
Here is what we know about the participating teams so far, based on each team’s performances till now:
India Women
India is a very strong team. They won the Women’s ODI World Cup recently after defeating South Africa in the final. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur leads the team well. Smriti Mandhana is a beautiful batter who scores fast.
Deepti Sharma is an all-rounder, she bats and bowls spin. Renuka Singh is a fast bowler. India plays exciting cricket with big hits and clever bowling. Millions of fans watch India play.
England Women
England is hosting the tournament. They play at home, which helps them. They won this tournament in 2009. Captain Heather Knight is a good leader and batter.
Danni Wyatt opens and hits fast. Nat Sciver-Brunt is one of the world’s best all-rounders. Sophie Ecclestone is the number one spinner in the world. England plays smart cricket. Playing at famous stadiums like Lord’s will help them win.
Pakistan Women
Pakistan women’s cricket has improved a lot. They are now a strong team. Captain Nida Dar is an all-rounder.
Muneeba Ali is a wicketkeeper who hits hard. Diana Baig bowls fast. Sadia Iqbal is a spin bowler. Pakistan plays brave cricket and can beat big teams. Their games against India are very exciting.
South Africa Women
South Africa is very talented but has never won a World Cup. They have ended up as runner-up in the last two editions. Captain Laura Wolvaardt is a smart leader. Marizanne Kapp is world-class—she bats and bowls.
Sune Luus scores many runs beautifully. South Africa plays good, solid cricket. This could be their year to win.
New Zealand Women
New Zealand is a small country, but has a strong team. They play smart cricket. Captain Sophie Devine hits very hard and bowls too. Amelia Kerr is a great spinner and batter.
Katey Martin is the wicketkeeper. Lea Tahuhu bowls fast. New Zealand plays team cricket with great fielding. They can beat anyone.
West Indies Women
West Indies won the World Cup in 2016. They play the most exciting cricket. Captain Hayley Matthews is a powerful all-rounder.
Deandra Dottin hits the ball harder than almost anyone. Afy Fletcher spins the ball well. West Indies batting is explosive—they can score very fast. When they play well, they’re amazing to watch.
Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka is improving. They’re not favourites but can surprise big teams. Captain Chamari Athapaththu is a fearless opener.
Kavisha Dilhari is an all-rounder. Inoshi Fernando is a spinner. Sri Lanka fights hard in every game. They show that women’s cricket is growing everywhere
Four remaining spots will be determined by the Global Qualifier tournament, which is scheduled to take place in early 2026.
How to Watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live
All the matches will be shown on the official partners of ICC. There will be different platforms for different regions.
| Region | TV Channel (Expected) | Live Streaming (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada | Willow TV (and Willow Xtra) | Willow TV / Cricbuzz |
| UK & Ireland (Host Nation) | Sky Sports (Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports) | Sky Go / NOW |
| India and Subcontinent | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Australia | N/A (Digital-only) | Amazon Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3 | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Rest of the World | N/A | ICC.tv |
Here’s how to watch all the games on TV or online.
Willow TV shows cricket in North America. They have full coverage with experts talking about the games.
Willow TV comes with some cable packages or you can buy it online. Check their website close to June for prices.
ICC TV is the official cricket streaming website. They often show matches live, especially for countries without their own cricket channels.
Visit the ICC website to see if they’ll stream in your region. You’ll need to make an account and might pay a subscription fee.
Step-by-Step Viewing Guide
- Check Your TV Package: Call your cable company (Rogers, Bell, or Telus) and ask if they have Willow TV in your sports channels.
- Subscribe to Willow TV Online: Go to Willow.tv and sign up for streaming. You need an email and payment method.
- Download the Willow TV App: Get the app on your phone (iPhone or Android), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV. Download it after you subscribe.
- Create Your Account: Enter your subscription info and make your profile. You can watch on multiple devices at the same time.
- Check ICC TV Options: Go to ICC-cricket.com and look at their live streaming page. If it works in Canada, make an account and subscribe.
- Test Before the Tournament: A few days before June 12, open the app and make sure it works. Check your internet speed—you need at least 5 Mbps for good quality.
Both apps let you set alerts for games. Turn these on so you don’t forget matches. Most services offer free trials. Sign up a few days early to test it without paying.
World Cup 2026 Match Times
Understanding time zones helps you plan when to watch. Games happen in England, which uses GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Viewers in Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba follow CDT (Central Daylight Time) in June and July. Here’s how to convert:
GMT to CDT: Take away 5 hours from GMT to get CDT. Example: a match at 1:30 PM GMT starts at 8:30 AM CDT.
Common Match Times:
- Morning matches at 9:30 AM GMT = 4:30 AM CDT (very early!)
- Afternoon matches at 1:30 PM GMT = 8:30 AM CDT (good with breakfast)
- Evening matches at 5:30 PM GMT = 12:30 PM CDT (perfect at lunch)
Time Zones Across Canada:
- Atlantic Time (Halifax): Add 1 hour to CDT times
- Eastern Time (Toronto): Add 1 hour to CDT times
- Central Time (Winnipeg): Use CDT times as shown
- Mountain Time (Calgary): Take away 1 hour from CDT times
- Pacific Time (Vancouver): Take away 2 hours from CDT times
Early morning matches might be hard to watch if you work. Record them or watch highlights later. Weekend matches are at better times.
Attending The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Want to go to England for the cricket? Here’s what to know about getting tickets and planning your trip.
Buying Tickets: Tickets are now on sale through the official ICC website. The General Sale is currently live, which means tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit the official ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 website and look for the ‘Buy Tickets’ or ‘Matches’ section.
1. Pick Your Match: Look at all the matches. Choose which game you want to see. You can filter by date or city.
2. Choose Your Seats: Tickets come in different categories like Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. These also differ by the venue so check accordingly. Better seats cost more.
3. Select Quantity: You can usually buy up to 10 tickets per match.
4. Pay: Click on ‘Buy Now’ and proceed with payment. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
You’ll get an email confirming your booking. Tickets will be sent to you digitally through a special ICC ticketing app closer to the tournament date.
Ticket Prices: Regular group stage matches cost £20-60. Semi-finals and the final cost £40-100 or more, depending on your seat category.
Important Ticket Information:
- Children’s Tickets: Kids under 16 can get cheaper junior tickets. Babies under age 2 don’t need a ticket if they sit on your lap.
- Popular Matches Sell Out Fast: The final at Lord’s on July 5, India vs Pakistan, and England home games sell out very quickly. Buy early if you want these matches.
- Seven Venues: Matches happen at Lord’s (London), The Oval (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Headingley (Leeds), The Rose Bowl (Southampton), and County Ground (Bristol).
Since tickets are on sale right now, visit the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 website today to check which matches still have tickets available!
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Conclusion: ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Starts On June 12
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 brings exciting cricket to England’s famous stadiums from June 12 to July 5.
Canada won’t play this time, but fans can support other teams and watch amazing cricket. Whether watching from home on Willow TV or traveling to England for live matches, this tournament promises great sports moments.
Mark your calendar, pick your team, and get ready for three weeks of thrilling T20 cricket. Don’t miss it!
FAQ
Most TV channels (CBC, TSN, Sportsnet) don’t usually show women’s cricket. Your best choice is Willow TV or ICC TV streaming. Some sports bars that like cricket might show matches—call ahead to check.
A T20 cricket match usually takes about 3 to 3.5 hours from start to finish. Each team bats for 20 overs (120 balls), which takes about 90 minutes per team. Add breaks and timeouts, and you have a fun half-day event.
ICC ticket website usually lets you buy tickets for several matches together. This is smart because it makes planning easier and helps you see cricket at different stadiums. You might even get small discounts for buying multiple tickets.
T20 cricket uses a special formula (called DLS method) to figure out new scores when rain stops play. If rain cancels a whole match, both teams usually get one point each. The schedule has some backup time, though cancelled knockout matches might be played again if needed.
While Team Canada didn’t qualify, some Canadian-born players might play for other countries through dual citizenship. Check team rosters closer to the tournament for any Canadian connections. These players give Canadian fans someone extra to cheer for.
