Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the United Arab Emirates will host the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, marking the second edition of the tournament. Scheduled to commence on November 12, the event will feature ten teams, including five full ICC members, competing for the title.

According to International Cricket Council, the tournament will see an increase from eight to ten teams compared to its inaugural edition in 2025, when Thailand emerged as the champions. The participating teams are divided into two groups, with Group A consisting of Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Sri Lanka, and United Arab Emirates, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Netherlands, Pakistan, Thailand, and Zimbabwe.

All matches will take place in Ajman, split between the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and the Seven Districts Sports Club. The competition is set to begin with Sri Lanka facing Ireland and Papua New Guinea playing against Scotland. The group stage will run from November 12 to November 18, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the Super Six phase.

The Super Six matches are scheduled for November 20, 22, and 23, where teams will compete for a spot in the final, which is set for November 25 at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Fans can follow the tournament live through ICC.tv in selected regions, with additional broadcast options available in several countries, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United States.

Thailand, the defending champions, will aim to retain their title after winning the inaugural tournament in 2025. The first edition concluded with four teams tied on points, with Thailand securing victory based on net run rate.