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:

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:

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.