England Women have been confirmed as hosts for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and the full tournament schedule has been officially released, revealing that Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side will face Scotland and Ireland — two nations who came through qualifying in Nepal — in Group 2 of the competition running from June 12 to July 5, 2026. The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule is now set and the draw has created a fascinating mix of rivalry, history, and cricketing ambition across both groups.
England Women’s Group 2 Opponents Confirmed
England have been placed alongside Scotland, Ireland, West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka in Group 2 of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The tournament kicks off on Friday, June 12 at Edgbaston, with England facing Sri Lanka in the opening match — a fixture that carries significant symbolic weight as the hosts open proceedings in front of a passionate Birmingham crowd.
Scotland and Ireland, competing in the same group as England after qualifying in Nepal, will meet each other in the second fixture of the tournament on June 13 at Old Trafford. England subsequently face Ireland on June 16 at the Hampshire Bowl and then Scotland on June 20 at Headingley in what promises to be an emotional occasion given the history between the British nations.
Group 1 Set for a Blockbuster Start
The tournament’s other group features cricket heavyweights including Australia, India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Netherlands. The standout fixture in Group 1 is Australia versus India at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 28, a rematch of recent high-profile encounters between the two powerhouses of women’s cricket that is expected to generate enormous interest and ticket demand. South Africa face Netherlands on June 25 at Bristol and India take on Bangladesh in Manchester on the same day. Pakistan clash with the Netherlands in Bristol on June 27, while West Indies meet Ireland on the same afternoon.
Schedule, Semi-Finals and Final at The Oval and Lord’s
The two semi-finals are scheduled for June 30 and July 2 at The Oval in London, with the Women’s T20 World Cup final taking place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 5. The use of Lord’s for the final reflects the historical significance of the venue in women’s cricket and its growing status as the home of the biggest occasions in the sport. Sky Sports will broadcast every match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 live in the United Kingdom, with widespread international coverage planned through ICC broadcast partners globally.
Defending Champions New Zealand Eye Repeat
New Zealand arrive in England as defending champions, having claimed a stunning 32-run victory over South Africa in the previous Women’s T20 World Cup final to win the title for the first time in their history. They will represent a formidable challenge in Group 2 for England and the other nations, arriving with the confidence and experience of champions while competing in what will be a highly competitive summer of women’s cricket. The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 draws are confirmed and the stage is set for what promises to be a landmark summer of international cricket in England, with Lord’s providing the ultimate final destination.
Written by 8JJ.com News Desk | February 25, 2026
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