Australian cricket fans can follow every ball of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup free on Prime Video, with the action coming from England. Sophie Molineux leads the Aussies into her first ICC event as captain after Alyssa Healy’s retirement.
The competition carries real weight. Australia chase a seventh title against defending champions New Zealand, an in-form India and hosts England, with Phoebe Litchfield and Ashleigh Gardner set to shine.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (Local / GMT / AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 12 June 2026 | England W vs Sri Lanka W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 2 | 13 June 2026 | Scotland W vs Ireland W | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 3 | 13 June 2026 | Australia W vs South Africa W | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 4 | 13 June 2026 | West Indies W vs New Zealand W | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 5 | 14 June 2026 | Bangladesh W vs Netherlands W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 6 | 14 June 2026 | India W vs Pakistan W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 7 | 16 June 2026 | New Zealand W vs Sri Lanka W | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 8 | 16 June 2026 | England W vs Ireland W | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 9 | 17 June 2026 | Australia W vs Bangladesh W | Headingley, Leeds | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 10 | 17 June 2026 | India W vs Netherlands W | Headingley, Leeds | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 11 | 17 June 2026 | South Africa W vs Pakistan W | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 12 | 18 June 2026 | West Indies W vs Scotland W | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 13 | 19 June 2026 | New Zealand W vs Ireland W | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 14 | 20 June 2026 | Australia W vs Netherlands W | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 15 | 20 June 2026 | Pakistan W vs Bangladesh W | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 16 | 20 June 2026 | England W vs Scotland W | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 17 | 21 June 2026 | West Indies W vs Sri Lanka W | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 18 | 21 June 2026 | South Africa W vs India W | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 19 | 23 June 2026 | New Zealand W vs Scotland W | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 20 | 23 June 2026 | Sri Lanka W vs Ireland W | Bristol County Ground | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 21 | 23 June 2026 | Australia W vs Pakistan W | Headingley, Leeds | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 22 | 24 June 2026 | England W vs West Indies W | Lord’s, London | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 23 | 25 June 2026 | India W vs Bangladesh W | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 24 | 25 June 2026 | South Africa W vs Netherlands W | Bristol County Ground | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 25 | 26 June 2026 | Sri Lanka W vs Scotland W | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 26 | 27 June 2026 | Pakistan W vs Netherlands W | Bristol County Ground | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 27 | 27 June 2026 | West Indies W vs Ireland W | Bristol County Ground | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Match 28 | 27 June 2026 | England W vs New Zealand W | Kennington Oval, London | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Match 29 | 28 June 2026 | South Africa W vs Bangladesh W | Lord’s, London | 10:30 AM Local / 09:30 GMT / 7:30 PM AEST |
| Match 30 | 28 June 2026 | Australia W vs India W | Lord’s, London | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Semi-Final 1 | 30 June 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Kennington Oval, London | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
| Semi-Final 2 | 2 July 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Kennington Oval, London | 6:30 PM Local / 17:30 GMT / 3:30 AM AEST (next day) |
| Final | 5 July 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Lord’s, London | 2:30 PM Local / 13:30 GMT / 11:30 PM AEST |
(Source: Tournament Organisers)
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups and Teams
The 12 teams are split into two groups of six, with the top two from each progressing to the semi-finals. Australia headline Group 1, while hosts England share a tricky Group 2 with defending champions New Zealand and former winners West Indies.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| Australia | England |
| India | New Zealand |
| South Africa | West Indies |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Bangladesh | Ireland |
| Netherlands | Scotland |
(Source: Tournament Organisers)
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming and TV Broadcast
Australian viewers have a standout free option, while international audiences can tune in through their regional broadcasters and streaming partners.
| Region | Live Streaming | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Prime Video (free) | Streaming only, no linear broadcast |
| India | JioHotstar | Star Sports network |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go / NOW | Sky Sports Cricket |
| United States | Willow TV app | Willow TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Now | Sky Sport |
| Rest of World | ICC.tv | Regional broadcasters / ICC YouTube |
(Source: Official Broadcasters)
Where to Watch Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Australia
There may be no simpler tournament to watch in Australia this winter. Prime Video carries all 33 matches live and, in a rare move, has made the entire event free, so you do not need a paid Amazon Prime membership to tune in.
Streaming Platform
- Subscription type: Free coverage on Prime Video, with no Prime membership or payment required. An Amazon account with an email or phone number is all you need.
- Pricing: Free for the full tournament, with no trial period and no credit card.
- Supported devices: Smart TVs, mobiles, tablets, web browsers and gaming consoles through the Prime Video app.
- Replay availability: Rapid Recap catch-up, full-match replays and short highlights packages after each game.
- Free trial: Not applicable, as the coverage is already free.
TV Coverage
- Channel information: There is no linear free-to-air or pay-TV broadcast in Australia. The tournament streams exclusively on Prime Video.
- Match coverage: All 33 fixtures are shown live, including both semi-finals and the Lord’s final.
- Studio analysis: Coverage follows the ICC world feed, so a dedicated Australian studio show is not confirmed.
- Commentary: English commentary features on every match, with additional languages offered for select fixtures worldwide.
