The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup schedule brings eight teams to Dubai for a T20 cricket tournament running from August 28 to September 13, 2026, headlined by an India vs Pakistan blockbuster on September 5. Below is the full group breakdown, every fixture and the knockout bracket, plus a free printable schedule and fill-in bracket you can use to follow the whole tournament.
Download the free printable 2026 Women’s Asia Cup schedule & bracket (PDF)
2026 Women’s Asia Cup Format
Eight teams are split into two groups of four, with every match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Each team plays the other three in its group once, and the top two from each group advance to the semi-finals. The semi-finals are cross-group (Group A winner vs Group B runner-up, and Group B winner vs Group A runner-up), and the two winners meet in the final on Sunday, September 13. Sri Lanka enter as defending champions, while India are the record seven-time winners.
Groups
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | Sri Lanka |
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Thailand | UAE |
| Hong Kong China | Indonesia |
2026 Women’s Asia Cup Full Schedule
All times are day-night (6:30 PM local in Dubai / 8:00 PM IST). September 9 is a rest day between the group stage and the semi-finals.
| Date | Match | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | Thailand vs Hong Kong China | A |
| Sat, Aug 29 | Sri Lanka vs UAE | B |
| Sun, Aug 30 | India vs Thailand | A |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Bangladesh vs Indonesia | B |
| Tue, Sep 1 | Pakistan vs Thailand | A |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Sri Lanka vs Indonesia | B |
| Thu, Sep 3 | India vs Hong Kong China | A |
| Fri, Sep 4 | UAE vs Indonesia | B |
| Sat, Sep 5 | India vs Pakistan | A |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | B |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Pakistan vs Hong Kong China | A |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Bangladesh vs UAE | B |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Semi-final 1 (A1 vs B2) | Knockout |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Semi-final 2 (B1 vs A2) | Knockout |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Final | Knockout |
Knockout Bracket
The four semi-finalists are the top two teams from each group. Semi-final 1 (September 10) pairs the Group A winner against the Group B runner-up, and Semi-final 2 (September 11) pairs the Group B winner against the Group A runner-up. The winners advance to the final on September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Use the printable bracket above to fill in each result as the tournament plays out.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup?
The tournament runs from August 28 to September 13, 2026, with all 15 matches played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
When do India and Pakistan play?
India face Pakistan in a Group A match on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the marquee fixture of the group stage.
How many teams are in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026?
Eight teams compete: India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong China in Group A, and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Indonesia in Group B.
Who are the defending champions?
Sri Lanka won the last Women’s Asia Cup, claiming their first title. India remain the record winners with seven Asia Cup crowns.
Is there a free printable Women’s Asia Cup schedule and bracket?
Yes. You can download our free printable schedule and fill-in knockout bracket using the button above.
For more free printable schedules and brackets across every sport, visit SportsBrackets.net. Full match details are also available from the Asian Cricket Council.
