# ICC global cricket tournament scheduling

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> Updated: 2026-10-23T10:31:02.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalized a global events calendar through 2030. Key developments include the scheduling of qualifying tournaments for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, set for January and February 2028. This marks the return of cricket to the Olympic Games after 128 years.

In the women’s Olympic competition, Australia, India, South Africa, and Great Britain have secured direct qualification. For the men’s tournament, automatic qualification will be determined by ICC T20I rankings as of December 31, 2026, with the highest-ranked eligible teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania earning spots. As the host nation, the United States is eligible for direct entry if its teams maintain a ranking within the top 15 during the qualification window between June and December 2026.

Major upcoming tournaments include the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan (September 7 – October 1, 2028) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand (October 12 – November 12, 2028). Other confirmed events include the 2029 World Test Championship final in England (June 8–12) and the 2030 Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled for July and August in England, Ireland, and Scotland.

## Claims

- The men’s and women’s Olympic cricket qualifiers will take place in January and February 2028. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Australia, India, South Africa, and Great Britain have already qualified for the women's Olympic cricket event. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The United States is eligible for direct entry if its teams rank in the top 15 between June 30 and December 31, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The men's qualification will be determined by ICC T20I rankings as of December 31, 2026. (single source)
- If the US host spot is not met, it will be reallocated based on the 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy standings. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: ICC announces major cricket tournament schedules through 2030

The ICC has confirmed dates for the 2028 Women’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan, the 2028 Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, and the 2029 World Test Championship final in England.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icc-announces-major-cricket-tournament-schedules-through-2030

### 2026-10-23: ICC confirms LA28 Olympic cricket qualifiers for early 2028

The ICC has scheduled the men's and women's cricket qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics for January and February 2028.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icc-sets-2028-olympic-cricket-qualifier-dates

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