The ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will mark the tournament’s 10th edition. Before this, the competition had completed nine editions, with four played in the ODI format and five in the T20I format. It is a biennial continental cricket tournament organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to determine the leading women’s cricket team in Asia.
Let’s take a detailed look at the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 teams, schedule, format, fixtures, and other important details.
When and Where Will the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Be Played? How To Watch
The ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 will be the 20th T20 tournament and will take place in the United Arab Emirates from August 28 to September 13, 2026. The matches will be played at the Dubai International Stadium.
Indian fans can watch the tournament live on the Sony Sports Network according to their preferred language, while digital streaming will also be available on the SonyLIV app.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Teams, Schedule, and Format
This year’s Asia Cup will feature a total of eight teams, divided into two groups of four. Group A includes India, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Thailand, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Indonesia, the UAE, and Sri Lanka.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 28 | Thailand vs Hong Kong, China | Group A |
| 2 | August 29 | Sri Lanka vs UAE | Group B |
| 3 | August 30 | India vs Thailand | Group A |
| 4 | August 31 | Bangladesh vs Indonesia | Group B |
| 5 | September 1 | Pakistan vs Thailand | Group A |
| 6 | September 2 | Sri Lanka vs Indonesia | Group B |
| 7 | September 3 | India vs Hong Kong, China | Group A |
| 8 | September 4 | Indonesia vs UAE | Group B |
| 9 | September 5 | India vs Pakistan | Group A |
| 10 | September 6 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Group B |
| 11 | September 7 | Pakistan vs Hong Kong, China | Group A |
| 12 | September 8 | Bangladesh vs UAE | Group B |
| 13 | September 10 | Semi-Final 1 | Knockout |
| 14 | September 11 | Semi-Final 2 | Knockout |
| 15 | September 13 | Final | Knockout |
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with the top teams from both groups qualifying for the semi-finals, followed by the final.
Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Qualification Rules
In the Asia Cup 2026, Test-playing nations such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh have automatically qualified for the tournament. The host nation has also received automatic qualification, while the remaining three teams, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand, qualified based on their performances in the Premier Cup.