Venues, key dates announced for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 

Seven venues have been confirmed to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next year in England.

The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground has been confirmed as the venue for the Final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the title clash set for 5 July.

The announcement was made on 1 May during a launch event at Lord’s, where it was also revealed that Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Oval and Bristol County Ground will host matches during the tournament.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on 12 June and span 24 days, featuring 33 matches before reaching its grand finale at Lord’s. The full tournament schedule will be unveiled in due course.

With an expanded field of 12 teams – the largest ever in a Women’s T20 World Cup – this edition promises to be the most competitive yet as the best in the world vie for the prestigious title.

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. Four additional teams will join them through the Qualifier scheduled next year.

The 12 teams will be split into two groups of six for the group stage, followed by the knockout rounds and finals.