Expect fireworks as the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 brings the best players from across the globe to England for the 10th edition of the tournament.
12 nations in 33 matches across 24 days that will culminate in the final at Lord’s at the start of July.
The top two from each of the six-team round-robin groups will book their spot in the semi-finals.
England, who are hunting their first T20 World Cup win since they hosted the inaugural tournament in 2009, are the favourites to top Group 2, where they’ve been drawn alongside holders New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Scotland, and Ireland.
Australia and India, who are the biggest threats to the hosts’ hopes, are in Group 1 with South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and debutants Netherlands.
There is nothing quite like the magic of a home tournament and UK viewers can tune into extensive coverage throughout this summer’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
Radio Times brings you all the details about how to watch the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026.
When is the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026?
The Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup kicks off on Friday 12 June 2026, with the opener between hosts England and Sri Lanka.
The tournament will run until the final on Sunday 5 July 2026.
How to watch the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 on TV and live stream
You can watch every game from the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup live on Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event, or Sky Sports+.
Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.
Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
Watch Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 matches for free
Sky Sports have made every England, Scotland and Ireland match at the tournament available free-to-air.
The home nations’ tournament openers, England v Sri Lanka and Scotland v Ireland, and the final will be available on freeview on Sky Mix.
UK viewers will also be able to watch all 12 of the home nations’ fixtures, as well as the semi-finals and final, for free on the Sky Sports App – without a subscription.
Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 schedule
All UK time. Coverage on Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports+ unless specified.
Group Stage
Friday 12 June
- Group 1: England v Sri Lanka (6:30pm, Edgbaston)
Saturday 13 June
- Group 1: Ireland v Scotland (10:30am, Old Trafford)
- Group 2: Australia v South Africa (2:30pm, Old Trafford)
- Group 1: New Zealand v West Indies (6:30pm, Rose Bowl)
Sunday 14 June
- Group 2: Bangladesh v Netherlands (10:30am, Edgbaston)
- Group 2: India v Pakistan (2:30pm, Edgbaston)
Tuesday 16 June
- Group 1: New Zealand v Sri Lanka (2:30pm, Rose Bowl)
- Group 1: England v Ireland (6:30pm, Rose Bowl)
Wednesday 17 June
- Group 2: Australia v Bangladesh (10:30am, Headingley)
- Group 2: India v Netherlands (2:30pm, Headingley)
- Group 2: Pakistan v South Africa (6:30pm, Edgbaston)
Thursday 18 June
- Group 1: Scotland v West Indies (6:30pm, Headingley)
Friday 19 June
- Group 1: Ireland v New Zealand (6:30pm, Rose Bowl)
Saturday 20 June
- Group 2: Australia v Netherlands (10:30am, Rose Bowl)
- Group 2: Bangladesh v Pakistan (2:30pm, Old Trafford)
- Group 1: England v Scotland (6:30pm, Headingley)
Sunday 21 June
- Group 1: Sri Lanka v West Indies (10:30am, County Ground, Bristol)
- Group 2: India v South Africa (2:30pm, Old Trafford)
Tuesday 23 June
- Group 1: New Zealand v Scotland (10:30am, County Ground, Bristol)
- Group 1: Ireland v Sri Lanka (2:30pm, County Ground, Bristol)
- Group 2: Australia v Pakistan (6:30pm, Headingley)
Wednesday 24 June
- Group 1: England v West Indies (6:30pm, Lord’s)
Thursday 25 June
- Group 2: Bangladesh v India (2:30pm, Old Trafford)
- Group 2: Netherlands v South Africa (6:30pm, County Ground, Bristol)
Friday 26 June
- Group 1: Scotland v Sri Lanka (6:30pm, Old Trafford)
Saturday 27 June
- Group 2: Netherlands v Pakistan (10:30am, County Ground, Bristol)
- Group 1: Ireland v West Indies (2:30pm, County Ground, Bristol)
- Group 1: England v New Zealand (6:30pm, The Oval)
Sunday 28 June
- Group 2: Bangladesh v South Africa (10:30am, Lord’s)
- Group 2: Australia v India (2:30pm, Lord’s)
Semi-finals
Tuesday 30 June
- Group 1 winner v Group 2 runner-up (2:30pm, The Oval)
Thursday 2 July
- Group 2 winner v Group 1 runner-up (6:30pm, The Oval)
Final
Sunday 5 July
- Semi-final 1 winner v Semi-final 2 winner (2:30pm, Lord’s)
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