Historic Announcement: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final at Lord’s

The ICC has officially announced that the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 5, 2026. This historic event marks the first time the Women’s T20 World Cup final will be hosted at Lord’s. The tournament will feature 12 teams and a total of 33 matches over 24 days. With England as the host, this edition promises to be the largest Women’s T20 World Cup yet. Stay tuned for more details on the teams and match schedules.
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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
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
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.


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