Women's One-Day Cup Cricket Schedule
The 2026 Metro Bank Women’s One-Day Cup sees the continued evolution of domestic women's cricket in England and Wales. This professional tiered structure is part of the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) commitment to enhancing the women's game.
The tournament in 2026 features 18 county teams, divided into two leagues, with competitive matches and creating an environment in which teams and players can thrive at the forefront for the tournament.
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2026 Women's One-Day Cup Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: April 11, 2026
- End Date: September 20, 2026
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Teams & Format
The Metro Bank Women’s One-Day Cup is a 50-over List A competition, serving as the top women's domestic one-day tournament in England and Wales. It replaces the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, which concluded in 2024. The 2026 edition is structured into two leagues:
- League One: Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Lancashire, Somerset, Surrey, The Blaze (Nottinghamshire), Warwickshire and Yorkshire.
- League Two: Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Sussex and Worcestershire.
The league one format includes double round-robin matches, with the top teams progressing to the knockout stages with 2nd vs 3rd playing in the Eliminator for the right to face the side that finished 1st. League Two sees sides play each-other once and concludes with a knockout stage that includes the top four teams.
Key Teams & Prospects
| League One Teams | Current Season Performance/Prospects |
|---|---|
| Durham | Durham are strong contenders with a balanced squad, and they will be aiming for top position in League One. |
| Essex | Consistent performers across formats; expected to challenge for the title with a well-rounded team. |
| Hampshire | With a competitive lineup, the focus will be on consistency to secure a spot in the knockout stages. |
| Lancashire | Lancs boast an experienced team that arrives with a lot of 50 over expertise. As the reigning champions they will be seen as the team to beat. |
| Somerset | Somerset may have an impressive emerging team with promising talent, but focus will likely be on staying competitive across the tournament rather than winning it. |
| Surrey | Balanced squad with a mix of youth and experience that will be targeting a semi-final spot. |
| The Blaze (Notts) | Strong contenders that will be aiming to capitalise on depth and experience. |
| Warwickshire | Competitive team; focusing on consistency to challenge for the title. |
| Yorkshire | A solid outfit that won League Two in 2025, can they transfer that winning feeling into League One? |
History & Winners
The competition enjoyed its first ever season in 2025, with each of the 18 teams battling for silverware. In League One it was Lancashire that etched their names into the history books as the first-ever winner of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Yorkshire triumphed in League Two as they enjoyed a superb debut season in the competition.
