Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Complete Schedule & Results

The Women's Asia Cup 2026 is an eight-team T20I tournament scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 28 August to 13 September 2026. The competition brings together eight leading women's teams from Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, alongside Thailand, Hong Kong China, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.

The tournament will feature 15 matches, with the eight teams divided into two groups before the competition moves into the knockout stage. All fixtures are scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, creating a compact tournament where teams will quickly need to adapt to the same venue and changing conditions.

Women's Asia Cup Schedule & Results

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Understanding the Women’s Asia Cup T20 Tournament Format

The Women's Asia Cup 2026 will be played entirely in the Twenty20 format, with eight teams divided into two groups of four.

Group A features:

Group B features:

Each team plays three group-stage matches. The top two teams from each group qualify for the knockout stage, producing two semi-finals before the winners progress to the Final.

The short group stage means there is little room for error. Teams have only three opportunities to secure qualification, so a single defeat can significantly increase the importance of Net Run Rate and the remaining fixtures.

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Key Elements of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 Fixtures

The tournament brings together several of the strongest teams in Asian women's cricket, with India entering as the most successful side in the history of the competition.

India and Pakistan have been placed together in Group A, with their highly anticipated meeting scheduled for 5 September. India begin their campaign against Thailand before facing Hong Kong China, giving them two matches to build momentum ahead of the Pakistan contest.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Indonesia form Group B. Sri Lanka enter the tournament as the defending champions, while Bangladesh will look to challenge strongly after becoming regular contenders in major regional competitions.

The inclusion of Thailand, Hong Kong China, UAE and Indonesia also adds greater depth to the competition and gives emerging teams an opportunity to test themselves against Asia's established sides.

Match Timings

All Women's Asia Cup 2026 matches are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST, which corresponds to 6:30 PM local time in Dubai.

The consistent evening schedule means every team will operate under similar playing conditions throughout the tournament. Evening T20 matches in Dubai can also bring dew into consideration, particularly during the latter stages of an innings, making toss decisions and bowling strategies important factors.

Supporters following the tournament from other parts of the world should check the fixture times in their respective local time zones before each match.

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Venue Distribution

Unlike previous editions that have been spread across different cities, the Women's Asia Cup 2026 will be played entirely at one venue.

All 15 matches are scheduled for the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, including both semi-finals and the Final.

The single-venue arrangement reduces travel and allows teams to remain settled throughout the tournament. It also means that understanding the conditions at Dubai could become increasingly important as the competition progresses.

Batters and bowlers will have the opportunity to learn from earlier matches, while teams playing later in the group stage could benefit from a clearer picture of how the surface behaves under lights.

For a deep dive into each venue, see our cricket grounds page.

Women's Asia Cup Scheduling

The tournament has been scheduled over a 17-day period, beginning on 28 August and concluding with the Final on 13 September.

The group stage features one match per day from 28 August to 8 September. This gives teams time to recover between fixtures while ensuring the tournament maintains consistent momentum.

The knockout stage then follows after a short break:

This structure gives the teams that qualify for the knockout stage limited time to reset before the high-pressure elimination matches begin. The winners of the semi-finals will then have one day between the second semi-final and the Final.

How to Use Today’s Women's Asia Cup 2026 Match Information

If you're following the tournament (and particularly if you're placing bets), using the complete cricket schedule matters a lot. For each fixture you'll find:

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The Women's Asia Cup Playoff System Explained

The Women's Asia Cup uses a straightforward knockout system following the group stage.

After all 12 group matches have been completed, the top two teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals.

The knockout structure is:

The group winners are rewarded with what is expected to be a theoretically more favourable semi-final draw against the runners-up from the opposite group.

Once the semi-finals begin, there are no second chances. A single defeat ends a team's tournament, placing added importance on handling pressure, adapting to match conditions and making the right tactical decisions.

Stay Connected With the Complete Women's Asia Cup Action

The Women's Asia Cup 2026 promises an exciting fortnight of T20 cricket as eight teams compete for one of Asian cricket's most important regional trophies.

The group-stage clash between India and Pakistan will naturally attract major attention, while defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the emerging teams from across the continent will all have opportunities to make an impact.

Stay with OCBSports throughout the tournament for expert match predictions, betting tips, live scores, team news, pitch reports and in-depth pre-match analysis. From the opening fixture between Thailand and Hong Kong China to the Final in Dubai, we will provide complete coverage of every stage of the Women's Asia Cup.