England Women's T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures were unveiled, grouping hosts England with Scotland, Ireland, West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. The tournament, broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports, begins June 12 with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Scotland and Ireland, both qualifiers from Nepal, will meet in the second match on June 13 at Old Trafford. This marks England's first World Cup group-stage encounter with Scotland on home soil in the competition's history.

The schedule includes pivotal clashes like England vs West Indies at Lord's on June 24 and a showdown with defending champions New Zealand at The Oval on June 27. Nat Sciver-Brunt, England captain, called the event "truly game-changing," emphasizing its role in inspiring global cricket growth. Defending champions Australia and runners-up South Africa occupy Group 1, while England aims to break their 2024 group-stage exit streak.

Key fixtures span 24 matches across 17 venues, concluding with the final at Lord's on July 5. All games will air live on Sky Sports Cricket, with no blackout restrictions. The tournament's expanded format and England's historic hosting rights highlight its growing global significance. Sciver-Brunt emphasized the event's potential to redefine women's cricket narratives worldwide.

With 11 matches scheduled at Old Trafford and Lord's, the event showcases England's cricketing infrastructure. The inclusion of smaller nations like Scotland and Ireland underscores the competition's evolving inclusivity. As the only 2026 World Cup host, England aims to set new benchmarks for women's cricket visibility and participation.