Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up schedule: Full fixtures list and match timings

Before the 12 teams begin their T20 World Cup campaign, each side will play two warm-up matches, scheduled across four days in Derby, Loughborough and Cardiff. Four matches each will be played on June 6 and 8, while two games have been scheduled for June 9 and 10. England and Sri Lanka will play the tournament opener on June 12 in Birmingham.

Find the full schedule of the Women’s T20 World Cup here.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up schedule

The warm-up matches have been divided into two slots: the morning games are scheduled for 10am local time (9am GMT, 2.30pm IST), while the evening ones will start at 3pm local time (2pm GMT, 7.30pm IST). England vs Australia in Cardiff on June 8 will be keenly followed, while the hosts will also face ODI world champions India on June 10, also in Cardiff. In a rematch of the last edition's final, New Zealand and South Africa will face off in a warm-up game on June 9 in Loughborough.

Also read: Predicted: India’s playing XI for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Saturday, June 6

Netherlands vs Scotland, Derby (morning)
South Africa vs Ireland, Loughborough (morning)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Derby (evening)
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Loughborough (evening)

Monday, June 8

West Indies vs India, Cardiff (morning)
England vs Australia, Cardiff (evening)

Also read: Predicted: England's 2026 Women's T20 World Cup starting XI

Tuesday, June 9

Scotland vs Pakistan, Derby (morning)
Ireland vs Bangladesh, Loughborough (morning)
Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Derby (evening)
South Africa vs New Zealand, Loughborough (evening)

Wednesday, June 10

India vs England, Cardiff (morning)
West Indies vs Australia, Cardiff (evening)

Also read: Full squads for Women’s T20 World Cup

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