The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup will feature an expanded lineup of 12 teams and be hosted across England, culminating in a highly anticipated final at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Planned for Sunday, July 5th, 2026 this illustrious contest is sure to be one of the great spectacles of any cricket year.
The tournament is scheduled to start on Friday, June 12, 2026, with England qualifying automatically as one of the hosts. Numerous other countries have already staked their claim. These are Australia, India, New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This year’s edition is a big departure from past tournaments that traditionally only featured 10 teams.
Richard Gould, CEO of the England and Wales Cricket Board, shared in that excitement. He’s looking forward to the venue selection for the final.
“It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord’s,” – Richard Gould.
He went on to underline the importance of Lord’s as a cricketing landmark.
“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’s,” – Richard Gould.
As you can tell, excitement is in the air as we approach the tournament! Unfortunately, Cardiff won’t be featuring any matches during this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup. Stay tuned for the full schedule coming soon. Actionable teams and fans should stay tuned for additional information as the event approaches.
The last Women’s T20 World Cup included ten teams and provided thrilling matches that captivated audiences worldwide. The upcoming expansion to twelve teams will definitely help raise the level of competition. The desire among organizers is to present even more local talent on the international stage.
The last major women’s cricket event held in England, the 2017 Women’s 50-over World Cup, concluded with a thrilling final at Lord’s where the host nation emerged victorious. The choice of Lord’s once again for a crucial match underscores its status as a premier venue in cricket history.
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