India's full schedule for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches announced

Stage is set for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 which is set to get underway from June 12. The preparation for the showpiece tournament has officially intensified with the confirmation of the tournament's warm-up schedule. A total of 12 preparatory matches are slated to take place between June 6 and June 10, hosted across Derby, Loughborough, and Cardiff. These fixtures serve as the final curtain-raiser before the main event officially commences on June 12.

Warm-up fixtures for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 out

The opening day of warm-ups will see eight teams in action, featuring a high-profile clash between New Zealand and South Africa—the finalists from the previous edition. Additionally, tournament debutants the Netherlands will gain vital experience as they face off against Scotland in Derby. These matches are particularly crucial for the Netherlands, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Scotland, all of whom earned their spots through the Global Qualifier and will rely on these games to fine-tune their strategies.

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Meanwhile, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will play their first warm-up match against West Indies on June 6. They will then take on England on June 10.

Fans can expect several blockbuster encounters during this period, including host nation England testing their mettle against powerhouses Australia and India in Cardiff. Another highly anticipated rematch between New Zealand and South Africa is scheduled for June 9 in Loughborough. These high-stakes friendlies are set to provide a thrilling preview of the competitive intensity expected in the main draw.

Public anticipation for the event is reaching record-breaking levels, as this T20 World Cup has already become the highest-selling edition in the competition's history. Ticket sales have already surpassed 145,000 with a month still to go before the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham. With momentum continuing to build, organizers expect to cross the 150,000-ticket milestone in the very near future.

Here is the full schedule:

(All times local)
6 June
10 AM - Netherlands vs Scotland, Derby
10 AM - South Africa vs Ireland, Loughborough
3 PM - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Derby
3 PM - New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Loughborough
8 June
10 AM - West Indies vs India, Cardiff
3 PM - England vs Australia, Cardiff
9 June
10 AM - Scotland vs Pakistan, Derby
10 AM - Ireland vs Bangladesh, Loughborough
3 PM - Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, Derby
3 PM - South Africa vs New Zealand, Loughborough
10 June
10 AM - India vs England, Cardiff
3 PM - West Indies vs Australia, Cardiff