Cricket Scotland is pleased to confirm the provisional men’s and women’s international and domestic schedule for the 2026 season.
Among the highlights are the return of men’s regional cricket, supplementing the existing women’s regional program, as well as a home men’s ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series in August. There are men’s A series scheduled in Jersey and at home to Zimbabwe U25s and Denmark, while Scotland Women’s U19s have a series of matches against tough English opposition as they prepare for next year’s World Cup.
The senior women’s team will compete at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June. Details of the team’s fixture schedule prior to and during the tournament will be released in the coming weeks, with a home warmup series before the squad head to England close to being finalised.
In domestic cricket, T20 Finals weekend is set for 15 August (women’s) and 16 August (men’s) at Stirling, while the Men’s Scottish Cup Final will take place on Sunday 23 August. The Men’s Challenge Cup and Women’s Challenger Cup Finals will both take place on Sunday 2 August. The EPL and WPL begin on the first weekend in May, with the Men’s Grand Final between the winners of the EPL and WDCU set for Saturday 5 September.
Further details around the 2026 schedule, including match venues and start times, will be confirmed over the coming weeks.
You can view the provisional schedule by clicking here.
Steve Snell, Head of Performance, said:
“As we look ahead to the upcoming season, there is a genuine sense of excitement at what lies ahead for Performance Cricket. The breadth, quality and volume of fixtures scheduled for our men’s and women’s programmes represent a significant step forward for the game in Scotland and underline our ambition to keep progressing on the international stage.
“This year’s fixture calendar is one of the most comprehensive we have delivered. It reflects not only the growth of the game but also the increasing respect for Scotland as a competitive force in global cricket.
“The amount of meaningful cricket for the men’s programme is particularly encouraging. The Men’s A team schedule is packed with high-quality opposition, providing invaluable opportunities for players to test themselves and accelerate their development. Series against Zimbabwe U25s, Denmark, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Jersey ensure our emerging talent will experience a variety of conditions, playing styles and competitive challenges.
“That volume of cricket is critical. It bridges the gap between domestic and full international cricket, allowing our players to refine their skills under pressure and build the consistency required at the highest level. For a developing cricket nation, these fixtures are not just matches — they are strategic investments in our future.
“Equally important is the return and strengthening of regional cricket for both men and women. A vibrant regional structure underpins a successful international programme. It creates competitive depth, raises standards across the board, and provides a visible and aspirational pathway for players across Scotland.
“For our women’s game in particular, the growth in meaningful fixtures is hugely significant. Regular, competitive cricket is fundamental to sustaining momentum and ensuring our players continue to close the gap on the world’s best.
“There is tremendous anticipation around the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in England. We are eagerly awaiting the release of fixtures from the International Cricket Council, and the opportunity to compete on such a prestigious stage is a privilege and a powerful motivator. We are finalising details of a warm-up series in Scotland for the women’s team, which would be the first home fixtures since 2022, and we will share more on this in due course.
“The men’s team faces a pivotal run of ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures this year, including trips to Namibia and Nepal, before hosting a key home series in August. It further adds to what is shaping up to be a defining period for this group of players. This balance of home and away cricket, across formats and conditions, is exactly what we need. It challenges our players technically and mentally while building the squad depth necessary for sustained international success.
“Looking further ahead, we are equally excited by the progress of our Women’s Under-19 programme as they prepare for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in January 2027. Early preparation, meaningful competition and exposure to high-performance environments will be central to that journey.
“The growth in fixtures across all levels ensures alignment from pathway to senior international cricket. It allows young players to see and experience what the next step looks like and to transition with confidence and expanded skills when their opportunity arrives.
“The scale and quality of this year’s fixture calendar is fantastic news for the game in Scotland. More and regular cricket against strong opposition accelerates development, sharpens performance standards, and strengthens our cricketing identity. This volume and quality of cricket provides a real catalyst for improvement.
“For our players, it means clarity of pathway and genuine opportunity. For our coaches and support staff, it allows for deliberate, long-term planning. And for the wider Scottish cricket community, it represents visible progress, proof that the game continues to move forward with purpose and ambition.”
