\"Lord\u2019s, which was also the venue for the thrilling final of the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup between England and India in 2017, is one of seven venues confirmed for the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026, alongside Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, The Oval and Bristol County Ground,\" the ICC said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament kicks off on June 12 before culminating at Lord\u2019s, 33 fixtures and 24 days later, showcasing the best of the global women\u2019s game and seeking to take women\u2019s cricket into the mainstream.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
An expanded competition will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The schedule of the tournament, which will see teams competing in two groups before the knockout stage, will be announced in due course.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women\u2019s T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England and Wales were awarded hosting rights for the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 in 2022, with the seven host venues selected subsequently following evaluation of various criteria.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The official launch of the tournament at Lord\u2019s will feature some of the biggest names in British women\u2019s sport, including England Head Coach Charlotte Edwards, England stars Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell, and England rugby player Ellie Kildunne.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It will set out a vision for the tournament to be a sporting spectacle which can accelerate equality in cricket and change the game for good, taking women\u2019s cricket into the mainstream permanently.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair Jay Shah and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Richard Gould welcomed the confirmation of the venues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world\u2019s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship,\" ICC Chair Jay Shah said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe United Kingdom's rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup final at Lord\u2019s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women\u2019s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket\u2019s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said: \u201cWe are hugely excited for the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament. It is, of course, extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord\u2019s. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord\u2019s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis will be the biggest women\u2019s cricket event ever staged in England and Wales and is undoubtedly an opportunity to take the game to more people than ever before and welcome in new fans \u2013 young and old.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCrucially, though this isn\u2019t just about scale, it\u2019s about providing a world-class experience for players, fans and broadcasters alike, ensuring that the tournament reflects the elite performance of the players on the pitch. We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, and not just a single moment in time. This World Cup will grow a new generation of fans who didn\u2019t grow up with women\u2019s cricket but will never imagine sport without it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ICC\u2019s global women\u2019s events have been on an ascendancy since the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2017, with increased attendances at venues and more viewership across broadcast and digital platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCrucially, though this isn\u2019t just about scale, it\u2019s about providing a world-class experience for players, fans and broadcasters alike, ensuring that the tournament reflects the elite performance of the players on the pitch. We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, and not just a single moment in time. This World Cup will grow a new generation of fans who didn\u2019t grow up with women\u2019s cricket but will never imagine sport without it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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