Historic Announcement: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final at Lord’s
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final Details
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed that the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at the renowned Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 5, 2026. This announcement was made during a special event held at Lord’s on May 1.
This marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the Women’s T20 World Cup final is hosted at this prestigious venue. The last major women’s final at Lord’s occurred in 2017 when England triumphed over India in the 50-over World Cup, delighting a packed audience. England will host the Women’s T20 tournament in 2026, while India and Sri Lanka will co-host the Men’s edition.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah described this as a pivotal moment for women’s cricket, emphasizing that the enthusiastic and diverse audience in the UK makes it an ideal location for such a significant event.
Key Information for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Key Points to Note:
- Tournament Dates: June 12 – July 5, 2026
- Total Matches: 33
- Duration: 24 days
- Teams: 12 (8 direct qualifiers + 4 from Qualifier)
- Format: Two groups of six, followed by knockout stages
Venues for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Confirmed Venues:
Venue | City |
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Lord’s | London |
Old Trafford | Manchester |
Headingley | Leeds |
Edgbaston | Birmingham |
Hampshire Bowl | Southampton |
The Oval | London |
Bristol County Ground | Bristol |
The 2026 tournament will feature 12 teams, with four qualifying through a global qualifier in 2025, making it the largest Women’s T20 World Cup to date.
Qualified Teams for the Tournament
Teams Qualified So Far:
Qualified Automatically | Basis of Qualification |
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England (hosts), Australia, India, New Zealand | Top teams from WT20WC 2024 |
South Africa, West Indies | Top teams from WT20WC 2024 |
Pakistan, Sri Lanka | Top teams in ICC T20I rankings (as of Oct 21, 2024) |
New Zealand will aim to defend their title after winning the championship against South Africa in Dubai in 2024. The complete match schedule will be announced later.