Seven iconic venues across England will stage matches during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, providing the backdrop for some of the sport's biggest moments as teams battle for global glory.
Edgbaston
The tournament gets underway in Birmingham, with Edgbaston hosting the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
England begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 12 at a venue regarded as one of the homes of T20 cricket in the country and the long-time host of the Vitality Blast Finals Day.
Edgbaston also holds a special place in England women's cricket history, having hosted the final of the inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup in 1973, when Rachel Heyhoe Flint's side lifted the trophy. More than five decades later, captain Nat
Sciver-Brunt will hope to guide England to similar success.
The venue will also stage one of the tournament's marquee encounters when India meet Pakistan on June 14. Earlier that day, the Netherlands will make their ICC Women's T20 World Cup debut against Bangladesh.
Old Trafford
Manchester's Old Trafford will host several key group-stage contests that could shape the race for the semi-finals.
Australia face South Africa on June 13 in a rematch of their semi-final clash from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa then return to the ground on June 21 to take on India in a repeat of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final.
One of England's most historic cricket venues, Old Trafford previously staged the semi-final between India and New Zealand at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, where the Black Caps booked their place in a second consecutive final.
Headingley
Headingley will welcome several major fixtures, including the all-British meeting between England and Scotland on June 20.
Scotland will also take on the West Indies at the venue on June 18, while Australia face Bangladesh on June 17 before India meet the Netherlands in the second match of a double-header. The six-time champions also return to Leeds to face Pakistan on June 23.
Known for its rich sporting heritage, Headingley has witnessed some of cricket's most memorable Ashes moments, including iconic performances from Sir Ian Botham in 1981 and Ben Stokes in 2019.
More recently, England batter Danni Wyatt thrilled local supporters with an explosive 87 from 48 deliveries against Pakistan in 2024.
Hampshire Bowl
Defending champions New Zealand will begin their title defence at the Hampshire Bowl, where they play three consecutive group matches.
The White Ferns face the West Indies on June 13, Sri Lanka on June 16 and Ireland on June 19 at the south-coast venue.
A double-header on June 20 features Australia against the Netherlands and Pakistan taking on Bangladesh, while England face Ireland at the ground on June 16.
The Hampshire Bowl has been the scene of several memorable international moments, including Shakib Al Hasan's five-wicket haul against Afghanistan and Joe Root's century against the West Indies during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
Bristol County Ground
Bristol County Ground returns to the global stage with a schedule that includes South Africa's clash against the Netherlands on June 25.
The Netherlands also meet Pakistan at the venue two days later, while the West Indies take on Sri Lanka on June 21 and Ireland on June 27.
The ground hosted several memorable encounters during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017, including England's dramatic semi-final victory over South Africa and New Zealand's opening-match win over Sri Lanka, powered by an unbeaten century from Suzie Bates.
Fans also witnessed hundreds from Chamari Athapaththu and Meg Lanning, while England edged Australia by three runs in a classic group-stage contest.
The Oval
The tournament's knockout phase begins at The Oval, with both semi-finals scheduled for June 30 and July 2.
Before then, the venue will host a single group-stage fixture featuring defending champions New Zealand and hosts England on June 27.
Home to Surrey and the Oval Invincibles, the ground most recently staged a memorable Women's Ashes T20I in 2023, where England secured a narrow three-run victory over Australia behind Danni Wyatt's 76 and a key spell from Sarah Glenn.
Lord's
The tournament concludes at Lord's on July 5, when the world champions will be crowned at cricket's most famous venue.
England have enjoyed several landmark moments at Lord's, including victory in the inaugural ICC Women's T20 World Cup final in 2009 under current head coach Charlotte Edwards.
The venue also hosted the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 final, where Anya Shrubsole's remarkable six-wicket haul helped England defeat India by nine runs.
Lord's was again in the spotlight two years later when England's men edged New Zealand in the unforgettable ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 final.
Ahead of the final, the venue will host three group-stage matches, including England versus the West Indies on June 24. A double-header on June 28 will then see South Africa face Bangladesh before Australia take on India.
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