Ajman: The ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 is set to take place in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to 25, showcasing an expanded roster of 10 teams vying for the title.

According to International Cricket Council, the tournament will feature five full Member nations—Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe—competing alongside the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. This edition marks an increase from eight teams in the inaugural event to ten, divided into two groups of five. Group A is composed of Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and hosts UAE, while Group B includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe.

The competition will commence on November 12, with Sri Lanka facing Ireland at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, and Papua New Guinea playing against Scotland at the Seven Districts Sports Club. Afternoon matches will see Pakistan against Bangladesh and the Netherlands versus Thailand. The group stage will conclude on November 18, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the Super Six phase.

The Super Six phase is scheduled for November 20, 22, and 23, where each team will compete against the top qualifiers from the opposite group. The tournament will culminate in a final on November 25 at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Thailand, the reigning champions, won the inaugural Women's Emerging Nations Trophy on home soil in 2025.