The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the venues and key dates for the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in England.
The tournament will commence on 12 June and span 24 days, featuring 33 matches. The ICC has confirmed Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingly, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Oval and Bristol County Ground as the venues for the World Cup, with the Final set to take place at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5th July.
“The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world’s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship. As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028,” said ICC Chair Jay Shah.
During the 2024 edition, which was held in the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand emerged as the tournament winners, claiming their maiden T20 title by defeating South Africa by 32 runs.
For the upcoming edition, the tournament expands to 12 teams, set to be divided into two groups of six, followed by knockout rounds leading to the final. Eight teams – hosts England, Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies – have already secured their spots for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The complete tournament schedule will be announced in due course.
“We are hugely excited for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament. This will be the biggest women’s cricket event ever staged in England and Wales and is undoubtedly an opportunity to take the game to more people than ever before and welcome in new fans – young and old,” added ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould.
The 2026 edition of the tournament is poised to be a landmark event, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s cricket on the global stage.
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