ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Edgbaston to host opening match; Ticket pre-sale window opens on June 12
ICC on Monday announced Edgbaston as the host for the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with England women kicking off the tournament on June 12.
The ticket pre-sale window opens on June 12, 2025. Tickets for the opening game will start at £15 for adults and £5 for juniors
The Oval is set to host both semifinal clashes, while the final will take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on July 5.
The tickets for both semifinals on June 30 and July 2, 2026 are priced at £20 for adults and £10 for juniors, while final tickets start at £30 and £15.
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Over the course of 24 days, a total of 33 matches will be played across seven venues, including Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), and Bristol County Ground.
The expanded competition will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete trophy that is currently held by New Zealand.
Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.
CC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah said: 'We are excited to make some important announcements regarding two global women's tournaments to be hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the England and Wales Cricket Board in the coming months.
'Fans have shown great support for the women's game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues.
'Women's cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we've built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.'
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