Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures: Hosts England grouped with Scotland and Ireland as full schedule revealed | Cricket News

Hosts England have been grouped with Scotland and Ireland for this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup, as the full schedule was finalised.

Scotland and Ireland came through qualifying in Nepal and have been placed in Group 2 alongside England, West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

England will kick-off the Women’s T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports, against Sri Lanka on Friday June 12 at Edgbaston.

Scotland and Ireland will then face each other in the second match on June 13 at Old Trafford.

Nat Sciver-Brunt’s England then face Ireland on June 16 at the Hampshire Bowl, before playing Scotland on June 20 at Headingley.

It will be the first time England have faced Scotland on home soil in a World Cup

They also come against the West Indies on June 24 at Lord’s – the side that knocked them out of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the group stage – and defending champions New Zealand at The Oval on June 27.

Six-time champions Australia are in Group 1, alongside South Africa – who have been runners-up in the previous two editions – India, Pakistan, plus the other two qualifiers – Bangladesh, and the Netherlands.

Sciver-Brunt: 2026 World Cup could be truly game-changing

Sciver-Brunt, who succeeded Heather Knight as England captain, said: “World Cups are always special, but this one already feels different – it has the potential to be truly game-changing.

“It’s going to be a huge moment for our sport and a brilliant opportunity to inspire young people and captivate fans across the country.

“Playing on home soil, for the biggest prize, against the best players in the world, it’s going to be unmissable. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

Full women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures:

Broadcast live on Sky Sports, all times UK and Ireland

Friday June 12: England vs Sri Lanka, Edgbaston 6.30pm

Saturday June 13: Scotland vs Ireland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 10.30am

Saturday June 13: Australia vs South Africa, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 2.30pm

Saturday June 13: West Indies vs New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pm

Sunday June 14: Bangladesh vs Netherlands, Edgbaston 10.30am

Sunday June 14: India vs Pakistan, Edgbaston 2.30pm

Tuesday June 16: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl 2.30pm

Tuesday June 16: England vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pm

Wednesday June 17: Australia vs Bangladesh, Headingley 10.30am

Wednesday June 17: India vs Netherlands, Headingley 2.30pm

Wednesday June 17: South Africa vs Pakistan, Edgbaston 6.30pm

Thursday June 18: West Indies vs Scotland, Headingley 6.30pm

Friday June 19: New Zealand vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl 6.30pm

Saturday June 20: Australia vs Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl 10.30am

Saturday June 20: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl 2.30pm

Saturday June 20: England vs Scotland, Headingley 6.30pm

Sunday June 21: West Indies vs Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground 10.30am

Sunday June 21: South Africa vs India, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 2.30pm

Tuesday June 23: New Zealand vs Scotland, Bristol County Ground 10.30am

Tuesday June 23: Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Bristol County Ground 2.30pm

Tuesday June 23: Australia vs Pakistan, Headingley 6.30pm

Wednesday June 24: England vs West Indies, Lord’s Cricket Ground 6.30pm

Thursday June 25: India vs Bangladesh, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 2.30pm

Thursday June 25: South Africa vs Netherlands, Bristol County Ground 6.30pm

Friday June 26: Sri Lanka vs Scotland, Old Trafford Cricket Ground 6.30pm

Saturday June 27: Pakistan vs Netherlands, Bristol County Ground 10.30am

Saturday June 27: West Indies vs Ireland, Bristol County Ground 2.30pm

Saturday June 27: England vs New Zealand, The Oval 6.30pm

Sunday June 28: South Africa vs Bangladesh, Lord’s Cricket Ground 10.30am

Sunday June 28: Australia vs India, Lord’s Cricket Ground 2.30pm

Tuesday June 30: TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1), The Oval 2.30pm

Thursday July 2: TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 2), The Oval 6.30pm

Sunday July 5: TBC vs TBC (The Final), Lord’s Cricket Ground 2.30pm

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