Ajman: The ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 is set to take place in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to November 25. This year's tournament will see participation from ten teams, including five full Members—Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe—alongside the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.

According to International Cricket Council, the teams will be divided into two groups of five. Group A consists of Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and hosts UAE. Group B includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe. The group stage will run from November 12 to November 18, with the top three teams from each group moving on to the Super Six phase.

The Super Six matches are scheduled for November 20, 22, and 23, where each qualifying team from one group will face the three teams from the other group. The tournament will culminate in a final on November 25 at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Thailand enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having won the inaugural edition on home soil in 2025.

The tournament's opening matches will see Sri Lanka face Ireland at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and Papua New Guinea play against Scotland at the Seven Districts Sports Club. Afternoon fixtures will feature Pakistan against Bangladesh and the Netherlands taking on Thailand.