England will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026, marking the tenth edition of the tournament and its first expansion to 12 teams, up from 10 in previous editions.
Over 24 days, 33 matches will be played across seven venues including Edgbaston (the opener), Old Trafford, Headingley, The Oval and Lord’s, which will host the Women’s T20 World Cup final for the first time.
Eight teams, including hosts England, have already qualified, with four more to be decided through regional qualifiers.
The ICC and ECB are positioning this edition as the most ambitious and commercially successful women’s cricket event to date, aiming to double the attendance record set in 2020.
Fans can now enter the public ticket ballot, open from 10 a.m. UK time on July 30 until August 13. The first wave of priority tickets sold out within 24 hours, with early demand already hitting 10 percent of projected revenue.
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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt called the tournament “truly game-changing,” citing its scale, global reach and the opportunity to inspire a new generation of players and fans.
The ECB has described the tournament as a key milestone in cementing women’s cricket in the sporting mainstream.
With more teams, historic venues and bigger ambitions than ever before, the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup promises to be a landmark event for cricket.
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