(W) 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in London

🏏 The Home of Cricket is the place to be for the Women’s T20 World Cup final and one of the biggest dates in the 2026 sporting calendar.

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Cricketing immortality beckons at Lord’s next summer.  After 24 days of action just two teams will remain on Sunday 5 July.  All set to compete for one of the biggest prizes in global cricket.  Stay tuned for Women’s T20 World Cup final tickets news.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins on Friday 12 June.  12 teams – the largest ever in the Women’s T20 World Cup – will vie for the prestigious title. 

Showcasing the best of the global women’s game, a total of 33 matches will be hosted across seven venues.  Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord’s.  The grand finale will be staged at Lord’s.  The same venue which hosted the thrilling final of the 50-over ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between England and India in 2017 in front of a sell-out crowd.

COMPETITION FORMAT

New Zealand are the defending champions.  They defeated South Africa in the 2024 final by 32 runs.

Eight teams have already secured their sports for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.  Hosts England, Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies.  Four additional teams will join them via a qualifying tournament later this year.

The 12 teams will be split into two groups of six for the group stages.  The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage.  The last two teams remaining standing will head to Lord’s for a final showdown.

ICC Chair Jay Shah said on the announcement of the venues: “The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.  This tournament will bring together the world’s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship.

“The 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’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.

“As 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’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.”

WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP FINAL TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL

Standard tickets awill go on sale later this year.  Email tickets@sportonspec.co.uk with ‘Cricket London alerts’ in the subject box and we’ll keep you updated on breaking ticket news, as well as keep you in the loop about other great cricket events taking place in the capital!

Timings: Gates open at 12 noon.  Play commences at 2pm.

Note: timings subject to confirmation.

🚊🚗 Travel tips: The nearest tube station to Lord’s is St John’s Wood – on the Jubilee line – which is a five minute walk.  Four alternative tube stations are only 15 mins walk away: Baker Street, Warwick Ave, Marylebone and Edgware.  Westminster Council offer parking close to Lord’s at Kingsmill Terrace, NW8 6AA.  Visit their website for more details.

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