Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule in GMT and EST
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 starts on Friday, June 12, 2026, with England v Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. The opening match is 18:30 BST, which is 17:30 GMT, 13:30 EDT, 22:30 PKT and 23:00 IST. The final at Lord's on Sunday, July 5 starts at 14:30 BST, 13:30 GMT and 09:30 EDT.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs in England from June 12 to July 5, 2026, with 12 teams playing 33 matches across seven venues. If you are searching for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 GMT time or ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule GMT, the key detail is simple: official UK fixture times are listed in BST, not GMT.
As of this June 10, 2026 update, the opener is on Friday, June 12, 2026. That is two days after publication, not June 11. This guide uses the ICC’s published fixtures and converts every match from BST to GMT, plus the main viewing zones for the United States, Pakistan, India, Australia, Europe and Africa.
For any fixture not shown in your city, use the GMT to EST Converter or the time zone guide and enter the match date. Date-aware conversion matters because the UK is on BST and the US East Coast is on EDT during the tournament.
Opening Match Time Worldwide: England v Sri Lanka
England and Sri Lanka open the tournament at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday, June 12, 2026. The official start time is 18:30 BST.
| Timezone | Match Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BST, United Kingdom | 6:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| GMT / UTC | 5:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| CEST, Paris and Berlin | 7:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| WAT, Lagos | 6:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| EAT, Nairobi | 8:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| EDT, New York | 1:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| CDT, Chicago | 12:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| PDT, Los Angeles | 10:30 AM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| PKT, Pakistan | 10:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| IST, India | 11:00 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| BST, Bangladesh | 11:30 PM | Fri, Jun 12 |
| AEST, Sydney | 3:30 AM | Sat, Jun 13 |
Tournament Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Edition | 10th edition |
| Host country | England |
| Dates | June 12 to July 5, 2026 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Matches | 33 |
| Venues | Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Bristol County Ground, Lord’s, The Oval |
| Final | Lord’s Cricket Ground, Sunday, July 5, 2026 |
| Defending champions | New Zealand |
| Format | T20 cricket |
BST to GMT: The Critical Conversion
All official UK match times are listed in BST (British Summer Time). During June and July, BST is UTC+1, while GMT is UTC+0.
BST to GMT rule: subtract 1 hour.
That means:
- 10:30 BST = 09:30 GMT
- 14:30 BST = 13:30 GMT
- 18:30 BST = 17:30 GMT
This is the most common mistake international viewers make. If a fixture says 18:30 in England, do not read that as 18:30 GMT. The correct GMT time is 17:30.
The Three Main Match Slots Worldwide
Most group-stage fixtures use one of three UK start slots: 10:30 BST, 14:30 BST or 18:30 BST.
| Official BST | GMT | EDT | CDT | PDT | CEST | WAT | EAT | PKT | IST | AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 2:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM | 10:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM (+1) |
For US viewers, note the wording: searches often say EST, but New York, Washington, Toronto and most US East Coast locations use EDT (UTC-4) in June and July. The GMT vs EST guide explains why EST and EDT are not interchangeable.
Groups and Teams
The tournament has two groups of six. The top two teams in each group move into the semi-finals.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Netherlands |
| Group 2 | West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland |
The Netherlands make their Women’s T20 World Cup debut in this edition, while New Zealand enter as defending champions.
Full ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule in BST and GMT
All times below are shown as official BST first, with the correct GMT conversion alongside it.
| Date | Match | Venue | BST | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | England v Sri Lanka | Edgbaston | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sat, Jun 13 | Scotland v Ireland | Old Trafford | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Sat, Jun 13 | Australia v South Africa | Old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Sat, Jun 13 | West Indies v New Zealand | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Bangladesh v Netherlands | Edgbaston | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Sun, Jun 14 | India v Pakistan | Edgbaston | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Tue, Jun 16 | New Zealand v Sri Lanka | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Tue, Jun 16 | England v Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Australia v Bangladesh | Headingley | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Wed, Jun 17 | India v Netherlands | Headingley | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Wed, Jun 17 | South Africa v Pakistan | Edgbaston | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Thu, Jun 18 | West Indies v Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Fri, Jun 19 | New Zealand v Ireland | Hampshire Bowl | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Australia v Netherlands | Hampshire Bowl | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Pakistan v Bangladesh | Hampshire Bowl | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Sat, Jun 20 | England v Scotland | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sun, Jun 21 | West Indies v Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Sun, Jun 21 | South Africa v India | Old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | New Zealand v Scotland | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Sri Lanka v Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Australia v Pakistan | Headingley | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Wed, Jun 24 | England v West Indies | Lord’s | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | India v Bangladesh | Old Trafford | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | South Africa v Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Sri Lanka v Scotland | Old Trafford | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Pakistan v Netherlands | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | West Indies v Ireland | Bristol County Ground | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | England v New Zealand | The Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sun, Jun 28 | South Africa v Bangladesh | Lord’s | 10:30 | 09:30 |
| Sun, Jun 28 | Australia v India | Lord’s | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Tue, Jun 30 | Semi-Final 1 | The Oval | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| Thu, Jul 2 | Semi-Final 2 | The Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Final | Lord’s | 14:30 | 13:30 |
India vs Pakistan Time Worldwide
The biggest group-stage fixture is India v Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, June 14, 2026. It starts at 14:30 BST.
| Timezone | Match Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BST, United Kingdom | 2:30 PM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| GMT / UTC | 1:30 PM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| EDT, New York | 9:30 AM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| CDT, Chicago | 8:30 AM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| PDT, Los Angeles | 6:30 AM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| PKT, Pakistan | 6:30 PM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| IST, India | 7:00 PM | Sun, Jun 14 |
| AEST, Sydney | 11:30 PM | Sun, Jun 14 |
This is an excellent evening window for South Asia and a manageable Sunday morning fixture for North America.
Semi-Finals and Final in GMT, EST, PKT and IST
The knockout stage is split between The Oval and Lord’s:
| Match | Date | Venue | BST | GMT | EDT | PKT | IST | AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | Tue, Jun 30 | The Oval | 14:30 | 13:30 | 09:30 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 23:30 |
| Semi-Final 2 | Thu, Jul 2 | The Oval | 18:30 | 17:30 | 13:30 | 22:30 | 23:00 | 03:30 (+1) |
| Final | Sun, Jul 5 | Lord’s | 14:30 | 13:30 | 09:30 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 23:30 |
Best Matches to Mark on Your Calendar
Opening match: England v Sri Lanka, Friday June 12, 17:30 GMT. The host nation opens the tournament under lights at Edgbaston.
Australia v South Africa: Saturday June 13, 13:30 GMT. A heavyweight early group-stage match.
India v Pakistan: Sunday June 14, 13:30 GMT. The most searched match of the group stage and a prime-time fixture for South Asia.
England v West Indies at Lord’s: Wednesday June 24, 17:30 GMT. A major Group 2 night match at the final venue.
Australia v India at Lord’s: Sunday June 28, 13:30 GMT. The final group-stage match before the semi-finals.
The Lord’s final: Sunday July 5, 13:30 GMT. A Sunday morning match for US East viewers and Sunday evening prime time for Pakistan and India.
How to Watch the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC lists official broadcast partners by territory. Always check local listings close to match day because channel placement and streaming availability can change.
| Region | Officially listed broadcaster or platform |
|---|---|
| UK and Northern Ireland | Sky Sports |
| USA and Canada | Willow TV |
| India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives | JioStar, including Star Sports and JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | Myco, with PTV Sports and Geo Super listed as linear channels |
| Australia | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN Caribbean |
| Rest of world | ICC.tv and ICC YouTube where listed |
Viewing Tips for International Fans
Convert from the published BST time first. If your broadcaster lists a local time, compare it against the ICC fixture time and the date to avoid DST mistakes.
Watch for next-day conversions. Evening matches at 18:30 BST are still the same day in GMT, Europe, Africa, the Americas, Pakistan and India, but they become 03:30 the next morning in AEST.
Use EDT, not EST, for North America. During this tournament, a 14:30 BST match is 09:30 EDT. If you convert using winter EST, you will be one hour late.
Bookmark the main conversion slots. Once you know 10:30, 14:30 and 18:30 BST, most of the group stage becomes easy to plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 start in GMT?
The opening match, England v Sri Lanka on Friday, June 12, 2026, starts at 17:30 GMT. The official UK time is 18:30 BST.
What time is the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final in GMT?
The final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 5, 2026, starts at 13:30 GMT. That is 14:30 BST, 09:30 EDT, 18:30 PKT and 19:00 IST.
Is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule in GMT or BST?
The official UK fixture list is in BST, because the tournament is played in England during summer. BST is GMT+1, so subtract one hour for GMT.
What is the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 time in EST?
For June and July, use EDT for the US East Coast, not EST. A 14:30 BST match is 09:30 EDT, and an 18:30 BST match is 13:30 EDT.
When is India vs Pakistan at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
India v Pakistan is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Edgbaston. It starts at 14:30 BST, 13:30 GMT, 09:30 EDT, 18:30 PKT and 19:00 IST.
How many teams are in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
The 2026 edition has 12 teams, the biggest field in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Where is the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final?
The final is at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
What does +1 mean in the timezone tables?
+1 means the converted time falls on the next calendar day in that timezone. For example, 18:30 BST on Thursday converts to 03:30 AEST on Friday.
Final Reminder
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 starts on Friday, June 12 and finishes with the Lord’s final on Sunday, July 5. The safest habit is to convert the official BST fixture time by date, then set your reminder in your own timezone.
For quick conversions, use the GMT to EST Converter or the EST to GMT Converter and double-check any knockout fixture close to match day.
Published: June 10, 2026. Fixture schedule and broadcast information are based on ICC publications and may change. Verify match times at icc-cricket.com before kickoff.
Sources & References
- Full fixtures for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 unveiled — International Cricket Council
- Official Broadcasters - ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — International Cricket Council
- When do the clocks change? — GOV.UK
- Local Time FAQs — National Institute of Standards and Technology