One of the biggest events in women’s cricket just got even bigger. The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup is set to descend upon seven venues in England with a record 12 teams competing for this year’s title.
If you’re in the US, you don’t need to make it across the pond to catch all of the action. You can catch the whole tournament with DIRECTV. Here’s how to watch in the US, plus an overview of the field and top players.
You can watch the ICC Women’s World Cup and other major cricket events on Willow TV with DIRECTV!
What is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, also known as the Women’s Cricket World Cup, is the top international tournament in professional women’s cricket. The tournament is played in the T20 International format, where teams play each other in a three-hour-long game of cricket with twenty overs. The winner of the tournament takes the title of world champion of women’s cricket.
The other major women’s cricket tournament is the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, the last of which was held in 2025. Here are the major differences between the two events.
| Feature | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Format | One Day International (ODI) | Twenty20 International (T20I) |
| Overs per team | 50 overs | 20 overs |
| Match length | About 7–8 hours | About 3 hours |
| First tournament | 1973 | 2009 |
| Frequency | Every 4 years | Every 2 years |
| Style of play | More strategic, endurance-based | Faster, more explosive, higher scoring rate |
What is an Over in Cricket?
An over is a set of six consecutive, legal balls bowled by a single bowler from one end of the pitch to the batter at the other end.
How Does the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Work?
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup pits the world’s top twelve women’s cricket teams against each other to determine the world champion.
The tournament is played in two stages: the Group Stage and the Knockout Stage. In the Group Stage, every team plays each other one time, earning points for winning or tying. The top four teams move on to the Knockout Stage, while the other four are eliminated.
In the Knockout Stage, the top four teams play in a pair of semi-final games, with the two victors facing off in the Final.
When is the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?
The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be held from June 12, 2026 until July 5, 2026.
Where is the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup Being Held?
The 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup will be jointly hosted by England and Wales Cricket Board. The twelve teams will compete in 33 matches across multiple venues in England.
2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Venues
The 2026 T20 Cup will be held across seven venues in England.
- Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
- County Ground, Bristol
- Headingley Cricket ground, Leeds
- Lord’s, London
- The Oval, London
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
- Rose Bowl, Manchester
How to Watch the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United States
Watch the ICC Women’s World Cup in the United States on Willow TV (DIRECTV Channel 625).
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Which Teams are in the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup?
Here are all of the national teams that qualified for this year’s tournament:
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- India
- New Zealand (Defending champions)
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- Netherlands
- Scotland
- West Indies
2026 ICC Women’s World Cup Full Schedule
Here’s the full schedule for the 2026 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. All times listed in ET. Times are subject to change.
Group Stage and Knockout Rounds
| Date | Match | Matchup | Venue | Time | TV |
| Thursday, June 12 | Match 1 | England vs. Sri Lanka | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 13 | Match 2 | Scotland vs. Ireland | Old Trafford, Manchester | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 13 | Match 3 | Australia vs. South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 13 | Match 4 | West Indies vs. New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Saturday, June 14 | Match 5 | Bangladesh vs. Netherlands | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Saturday, June 14 | Match 6 | India vs. Pakistan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Monday, June 16 | Match 7 | New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Monday, June 16 | Match 8 | England vs. Ireland | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Tuesday, June 17 | Match 9 | Australia vs. Bangladesh | Headingley, Leeds | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Tuesday, June 17 | Match 10 | India vs. Netherlands | Headingley, Leeds | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Tuesday, June 17 | Match 11 | South Africa vs. Pakistan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Wednesday, June 18 | Match 12 | West Indies vs. Scotland | Headingley, Leeds | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Thursday, June 19 | Match 13 | New Zealand vs. Ireland | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 20 | Match 14 | Australia vs. Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 20 | Match 15 | Pakistan vs. Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 20 | Match 16 | England vs. Scotland | Headingley, Leeds | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Saturday, June 21 | Match 17 | West Indies vs. Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Saturday, June 21 | Match 18 | South Africa vs. India | Old Trafford, Manchester | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Monday, June 23 | Match 19 | New Zealand vs. Scotland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Monday, June 23 | Match 20 | Sri Lanka vs. Ireland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Monday, June 23 | Match 21 | Australia vs. Pakistan | Headingley, Leeds | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Tuesday, June 24 | Match 22 | England vs. West Indies | Lord’s, London | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Wednesday, June 25 | Match 23 | India vs. Bangladesh | Old Trafford, Manchester | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Wednesday, June 25 | Match 24 | South Africa vs. Netherlands | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Thursday, June 26 | Match 25 | Sri Lanka vs. Scotland | Old Trafford, Manchester | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 27 | Match 26 | Pakistan vs. Netherlands | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 27 | Match 27 | West Indies vs. Ireland | Bristol County Ground, Bristol | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Friday, June 27 | Match 28 | England vs. New Zealand | The Oval, London | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Saturday, June 28 | Match 29 | South Africa vs. Bangladesh | Lord’s, London | 5:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Saturday, June 28 | Match 30 | Australia vs. India | Lord’s, London | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 1st Semi-Final | TBC vs. TBC | The Oval, London | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 2nd Semi-Final | TBC vs. TBC | The Oval, London | 1:30 p.m. | Willow TV |
| Sunday, July 5 | Final | TBC vs. TBC | Lord’s, London | 9:30 a.m. | Willow TV |
2026 ICC Women’s World Cup Players to Watch
Heading into this year’s tournament, here are the best players in the world ready to make their mark and take home the cup.
Smriti Mandhana – India
Laura Wolvaardt – South Africa
Beth Mooney – Australia
Phoebe Litchfield – Australia
Ashleigh Gardner – Australia
Nat Sciver-Brunt – England
Maddy Green – New Zealand
Harmanpreet Kaur – India
Hayley Matthews – West Indies
Sidra Amin – Pakistan
Ellyse Perry – Australia
Amelia Kerr – New Zealand
Megan Schutt – Australia
Past ICC Women’s World Cup Winners
Only Australia (7), England (4) and New Zealand (1) have ever won an ICC Women’s World Cup title. For most of the tournament’s history, Australia and New Zealand have gone head-to-head in the Final, though India has made two Final appearances in the last five events.
2024: New Zealand
2022: Australia
2017: England
2013: Australia
2009: England
2005: Australia
2000: New Zealand
1997: Australia
1993: England
1988: Australia
1982: Australia
1978: Australia
1973: England
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