02-06-2025
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: dates, venues for key fixtures revealed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday released the schedule for key fixtures of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
England will host the tournament from June 12 to July 5.
The tournament will span 24 days, with 33 matches scheduled across seven iconic venues in England. The much-anticipated opening match will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 12 June, featuring hosts England.
Lord's to host Women's T20 World Cup final in 2026
Both semi-finals are set to be played at The Oval in London on 30 June and 2 July, while the grand final will be staged at Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July, a venue steeped in cricketing history.
The venues selected for the event include:
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Old Trafford, Manchester
Headingley, Leeds
The Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
Bristol County Ground, Bristol
The Oval, London
Lord's, London
This will be the biggest-ever edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with 12 teams vying for the coveted title.
Eight teams have already secured their spots: England (hosts), Australia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, and defending champions New Zealand. The remaining four teams will qualify through the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier to be held in 2025.
The announcement marks a major milestone for women's cricket, as the sport continues to grow in popularity and reach new audiences globally.
