ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venues: All 7 Stadiums in England

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played across seven iconic cricket venues in England from 12 June to 5 July 2026. A total of 33 matches will be staged during the tournament, including the semi finals and final. From the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London to the famous Edgbaston in Birmingham, every venue will play an important role in hosting the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup ever held. This guide covers all the confirmed women T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums, their host cities, capacities and key matches.

Overview: Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Host Cities

These seven venues form the complete list of women’s T20 World Cup 2026 venues confirmed by the ICC.

Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

Lord’s is known around the world as the "Home of Cricket" and will host the biggest match of the tournament, the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final on 5 July. The venue has a seating capacity of approximately 31,000 and has witnessed some of the most memorable moments in cricket history.

For women’s cricket, Lord’s holds special importance. It hosted the final of the 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup and the dramatic 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup final between England and India. During the 2026 tournament, Lord’s will stage England versus West Indies on 24 June and a double header on 28 June featuring South Africa versus Bangladesh and Australia versus India before hosting the final.

With the trophy set to be lifted here, Lord’s is unquestionably the most prestigious venue in the competition and the centrepiece of the women T20 World Cup 2026 England tournament.

The Oval, London

The Oval is one of England’s oldest and most historic cricket grounds. Located in South London, the venue can accommodate around 27,500 spectators and will host both semi finals of the tournament.

The knockout stage begins here on 30 June with the first semi final, while the second semi final will take place on 2 July. Before the knockout matches, The Oval will host England versus New Zealand on 27 June, the only group stage fixture scheduled at the venue.

As the home ground of Surrey, The Oval has regularly hosted major international matches and has become one of the most recognised venues in world cricket. Its role in staging both semi finals makes it one of the most important grounds of the tournament.

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Edgbaston will host the opening match of the tournament and is expected to be one of the busiest venues during the competition. Situated in Birmingham, the stadium has a capacity of around 25,000 and is famous for its lively atmosphere.

The tournament begins here on 12 June when hosts England take on Sri Lanka. Just two days later, Edgbaston will stage the biggest rivalry in women’s cricket as India face Pakistan on 14 June. This match is expected to attract huge global attention, particularly among Indian fans. The venue will also host Bangladesh versus Netherlands on the same day.

Edgbaston also has historical significance for England women’s cricket, as it was the venue where England won the first Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973. For many fans, this will be the most exciting group stage venue of the tournament.

Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester

Old Trafford in Manchester is one of England’s most recognised cricket grounds. The venue can hold around 26,000 spectators and will host six important group stage matches.

One of the headline fixtures at Old Trafford is Australia versus South Africa on 13 June, a repeat of their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi final. Another major contest will see South Africa take on India on 21 June.

The ground has hosted numerous international matches over the years, including World Cup fixtures and Ashes contests. With several key Group 1 matches taking place here, Old Trafford could play a major role in determining which teams advance to the knockout stage.

Headingley, Leeds

Headingley is the home of Yorkshire cricket and one of the most famous sporting venues in northern England. The ground has an approximate capacity of 18,000 and will host several group stage fixtures during the tournament.

One of the most interesting matches at Headingley will be England versus Scotland on 20 June. The venue will also host Australia versus Bangladesh, India versus Netherlands, Scotland versus West Indies and Australia versus Pakistan.

Headingley is known for producing entertaining cricket and has been the setting for many memorable international matches. Its central location makes it an important stop on the tournament schedule and a key ICC Women T20 2026 host city venue.

Hampshire Bowl, Southampton

The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton is one of England’s modern cricket venues and has a capacity of approximately 25,000. It will play a significant role during the group stage, particularly for defending champions New Zealand.

New Zealand begin their title defence here against West Indies on 13 June before facing Sri Lanka on 16 June and Ireland on 19 June. England versus Ireland and Australia versus Netherlands are among the other notable fixtures scheduled at the ground.

The venue has previously hosted matches during major ICC events and is known for providing excellent facilities for players and spectators alike. Several crucial Group 2 matches will be played here.

Bristol County Ground, Bristol

Bristol County Ground completes the list of venues for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Located in the southwest of England, the venue has a capacity of approximately 15,000 and will host several important group stage matches.

Among the fixtures scheduled here are West Indies versus Sri Lanka on 21 June, South Africa versus Netherlands on 25 June, Pakistan versus Netherlands on 27 June and West Indies versus Ireland on 27 June.

Bristol has a strong history of hosting women’s cricket and was also used during the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Although it will not host knockout matches, it remains an important venue in the tournament structure.

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From the opening game at Edgbaston to the final at Lord’s, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises world class cricket across England’s most famous venues. At 1xBet, fans can follow every match with competitive pre match odds and live betting opportunities. Whether you are backing India against Pakistan, predicting the semi finalists at The Oval or choosing the eventual champion at Lord’s, 1xBet offers betting markets throughout the tournament.