The first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will take place in 2028, while the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy will arrive in February 2027. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will compete for the title in India. The ICC has confirmed the dates, venues and participating teams, although the complete match schedule is still awaited. Here is everything fans need to know about the Women’s Champions Trophy 2027, including its dates, venues, teams, format and fixtures.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2027: Key Details
Women T20 World Cup 2027 Dates: February 14–28, 2027
Women T20 World Cup 2027 Host: India
Women T20 World Cup 2027 Venues: Mumbai & Vadodara
Women T20 World Cup 2027 Participating teams: Six
Women T20 World Cup 2027 Total matches; 16
Women T20 World Cup 2027 Final date; February 28, 2027
When Will the Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 Take Place?
India will host the Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 from February 14-28. The opening match will kick off the round-robin phase of the competition. The top two teams will reach the final on February 28. The ICC has yet to declare the full schedule with dates, times and who is playing who, to be confirmed.
Women T20 World Cup Venues: Where Will the Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 Be Played?
Mumbai and Vadodara will host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy matches.
1. Cricket Club of India, Mumbai
2. Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Vadodara
Which Teams Will Play in the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy?
Six teams have qualified for the inaugural tournament.
- Australia Women
- England Women
- India Women
- New Zealand Women
- South Africa Women
- Sri Lanka Women
The ICC selected the teams based on their positions in the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings at the July 6, 2026, qualification cutoff. Sri Lanka originally held the hosting rights, but the ICC later moved the event to India.
India will enter the competition with home advantage, while Australia will bring considerable experience in major international T20 tournaments. England, New Zealand and South Africa will also look to challenge for the inaugural title.
Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 Schedule and Fixtures
The ICC has confirmed the overall tournament dates but has not released the complete match-by-match schedule.
| Date | Match details |
| February 14, 2027 | Tournament begins; opening fixture to be announced |
| February 15–27, 2027 | Round-robin matches; individual fixtures to be announced |
| February 28, 2027 | Final |
What Is the Format of the 2027 Tournament?
The inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy will follow the T20 International format. Each team will compete in a round-robin league against the other five sides. Teams will earn points through their results, while net run rate could become important if sides finish level on points. The top two teams will qualify for the final, where they will compete for the first Women’s Champions Trophy title. The ICC has outlined a 16-match competition.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2027: What About Tickets and Live Streaming?
The ICC has not yet published the complete match schedule or detailed ticketing information for the 2027 Champions Trophy. Fans should monitor the ICC and official tournament announcements for ticket-sale dates and authorised purchasing links.
Broadcasters and streaming platforms may also announce their match coverage closer to the event. Viewers should check official listings for their country before making plans to watch the matches.
Why Is the Women’s Champions Trophy Different From the T20 World Cup?
The two competitions are separate ICC events, even though both use the T20 format. The Women’s Champions Trophy features six teams in its inaugural edition. By contrast, the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup featured 12 teams, and the next edition is scheduled for 2028.
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