The ICC confirmed the schedule for the event that will include 12 teams after Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland secured their spots coming through the qualifiers.
The Women's T20 World Cup will kick off on 12 June when hosts England take on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
The Proteas have been group with Australia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands with the top two teams making the semifinals.
After tackling the Aussies, Laura Wolvaardt's charges will then play Pakistan at Edgbaston on 17 June, followed by a clash against India at Old Trafford on 21 June.
The Proteas will round out their group fixtures with games against Netherlands in Bristol on 25 June before taking on Bangladesh at Lord's on 28 June.
ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta said: "The tournament also follows closely on the heels of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, reinforcing the ICC's commitment to creating year-round global moments for the world's second most popular sport.
"Venues across England and Wales will serve as a wonderful stage for high-quality competitive Cricket, unforgettable memories and unifying cultural experiences that define global events.
"We are confident that the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be the next defining chapter in the accelerated growth of women's cricket worldwide."
Tebogo Macheke has earned her first call-up to the Proteas Women's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, with the national side also making changes to the coaching staff.
Proteas Women's seamer Ayabonga Khaka has jumped to 12th in the latest ICC world bowling ranking after an outstanding ODI series in New Zealand where she was the leading wicket-taker.
New Zealand clinched a 2-1 series victory over South Africa with a 66-run win in the final women's ODI in Wellington on Saturday, bringing the tour to a disappointing close for the visitors.
Amelia Kerr put on a show as she guided New Zealand Women to a record run chase of 346 for a narrow two-wicket win in the second ODI in Wellington on Wednesday.
