The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played across seven iconic cricket venues in England from 12 June to 5 July 2026. These historic stadiums have hosted some of cricket’s most memorable matches and will once again take centre stage as the world’s best women’s teams battle for the prestigious trophy. From the tournament opener at Edgbaston to the grand final at Lord’s, every venue will play a key role in shaping the journey to the championship.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venue List
| Venue | City | Key Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston | Birmingham | Opening Match, India vs Pakistan |
| Old Trafford | Manchester | Australia vs South Africa, India vs South Africa |
| Headingley | Leeds | England vs Scotland |
| Hampshire Bowl | Southampton | New Zealand Group Matches |
| Bristol County Ground | Bristol | South Africa vs Netherlands |
| The Oval | London | Semi-Final 1 & Semi-Final 2 |
| Lord’s | London | Final Match |
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston will host the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with England taking on Sri Lanka on 12 June. Known as one of England’s most iconic T20 venues, the stadium has been the home of the Vitality Blast Finals Day for more than a decade. Cricket fans can also look forward to the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at this venue on 14 June, making Edgbaston one of the most important grounds of the tournament.
Key Matches at Edgbaston
- England vs Sri Lanka (12 June)
- Bangladesh vs Netherlands (14 June)
- India vs Pakistan (14 June)
- South Africa vs Pakistan (17 June)
Old Trafford, Manchester
Old Trafford will host several high-profile group-stage matches that could have a major impact on qualification for the knockout rounds. The venue will welcome defending champions Australia, runners-up South Africa, and cricket powerhouse India during the tournament. With a rich cricketing history, Old Trafford remains one of England’s premier international venues.
Key Matches at Old Trafford
- Australia vs South Africa (13 June)
- South Africa vs India (21 June)
- India vs Bangladesh (25 June)
- Sri Lanka vs Scotland (26 June)
Headingley, Leeds
Headingley is set to host a number of exciting contests, including the England vs Scotland encounter. The famous Yorkshire venue has witnessed several historic moments in international cricket and will provide a fantastic setting for Women’s T20 World Cup action. Australia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Scotland, and the West Indies are all scheduled to play matches here.
Key Matches at Headingley
- Australia vs Bangladesh (17 June)
- India vs Netherlands (17 June)
- West Indies vs Scotland (18 June)
- England vs Scotland (20 June)
- Australia vs Pakistan (23 June)
Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
The Hampshire Bowl will serve as the temporary home of defending champions New Zealand during the group stage. The White Ferns will play their opening three matches at this venue as they begin their title defence. England, Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, and the Netherlands will also feature in important matches here.
Key Matches at Hampshire Bowl
- West Indies vs New Zealand (13 June)
- New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (16 June)
- England vs Ireland (16 June)
- Australia vs Netherlands (20 June)
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh (20 June)
Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Bristol County Ground will host several crucial matches involving South Africa, Pakistan, Netherlands, West Indies, Ireland, and Sri Lanka. The venue has a special place in women’s cricket history, having hosted memorable matches during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017.
Key Matches at Bristol County Ground
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka (21 June)
- New Zealand vs Scotland (23 June)
- Sri Lanka vs Ireland (23 June)
- South Africa vs Netherlands (25 June)
- Pakistan vs Netherlands (27 June)
The Oval, London
The Oval will be the centre of attention during the knockout stage, hosting both semi-finals of the tournament. Before that, it will stage a blockbuster group-stage clash between England and defending champions New Zealand. The historic London venue is expected to attract large crowds as teams compete for a place in the final.
Key Matches at The Oval
- England vs New Zealand (27 June)
- Semi-Final 1 (30 June)
- Semi-Final 2 (2 July)
Lord’s, London
Known as the “Home of Cricket,” Lord’s will host the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final on 5 July. The iconic venue has witnessed some of the greatest moments in cricket history and will provide the perfect stage for the tournament’s biggest match. Before the final, Lord’s will also host three important group-stage fixtures, including Australia vs India.
Key Matches at Lord’s
- England vs West Indies (24 June)
- South Africa vs Bangladesh (28 June)
- Australia vs India (28 June)
- Final (5 July)