The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history, with ticket sales already surpassing 145,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham.
Ticket sales continue at a brisk pace and are set to cross the 150,000-mark soon as anticipation grows ahead of the mega-event that will see the world’s top women cricketers in action during a 24-day spectacle to be played across seven iconic
venues in England and Wales.
This year’s ticket sales have surpassed the total fan attendance of 136,549 recorded across the entirety of the 2020 edition in Australia, highlighting the extraordinary momentum behind women’s cricket and the growing global demand for the women’s game.
The achievement marks a major milestone for the ICC’s long-term commitment to accelerating the growth of women’s cricket worldwide and reflects the increasing passion and engagement from supporters in the United Kingdom (UK) and from around the world.
Further excitement is set to build across England and Wales during Spirit Week, with a series of trophy appearances across host cities as part of the official Trophy Tour, culminating in live city centre takeovers, inviting fans to catch the spirit of the tournament. Increased marketing, communications and partnership activity in the run up to the opening match will also signal the infectious nature of a World Cup taking over the nation.
The ICC, along with its charity partner, will once again deliver "Cricket 4 Good" clinics in local communities, featuring young cricketers receiving playing tips and skills training from the stars of the tournament’s participating teams.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature the top 12 teams competing across the seven venues after playing warm-up matches to be held from 6 to 10 June at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – the home of the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre. Match start times will be 10:00 and 15:00 local time.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 6 June 2026 | Netherlands vs Scotland | Derby |
| 6 June 2026 | South Africa vs Ireland | Loughborough |
| 6 June 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Derby |
| 6 June 2026 | New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Loughborough |
| 8 June 2026 | West Indies vs India | Cardiff |
| 8 June 2026 | England vs Australia | Cardiff |
| 9 June 2026 | Scotland vs Pakistan | Derby |
| 9 June 2026 | Ireland vs Bangladesh | Loughborough |
| 9 June 2026 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Derby |
| 9 June 2026 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Loughborough |
| 10 June 2026 | India vs England | Cardiff |
| 10 June 2026 | West Indies vs Australia | Cardiff |
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July 2026. Over the course of 24 days, a total of 33 matches will be played across seven top-tier venues – Edgbaston (Birmingham), Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Bristol County Ground (Bristol), The Oval (London), and Lord’s (London). The newly expanded competition will see 12 teams competing for the prestigious trophy currently held by New Zealand.
