England to host Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Dates and venues confirmed
A total of 33 matches will be contested across the tournament, with the spotlight shining on cricketing powerhouses like Australia, India, South Africa, and New Zealand, alongside hosts England and five other contenders. Four more teams will earn their spot through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2025.Matches will unfold at some of the most storied venues in the sport — including Old Trafford (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), and Bristol County Ground, offering fans a nation-wide cricketing festival.In a move to build excitement, the ICC has also announced that tickets for the tournament opener will go on sale from June 12, 2025, exactly one year before the World Cup gets underway.Women's T20 World Cup: Dates and venuesJune 12, 2026 – Tournament opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham (England Women play)June 30, 2026 – First semi-final at The Oval, LondonJuly 2, 2026 – Second semi-final at The Oval, LondonJuly 5, 2026 – Final at Lord's, LondonAdding to the momentum, ICC also revealed the schedule for the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup, which will run from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka.
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