Lord’s Cricket Ground, the iconic “Home of Cricket,” will host the final of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, organisers have confirmed. The final is scheduled for Sunday, 5 July 2026, marking a significant moment in the continued rise of women’s cricket.

This will be the second time England has hosted the tournament, and it follows the unforgettable scenes of 2017, when England’s women defeated India in a dramatic 50-over World Cup final at Lord’s.

“The sell-out Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game,” said ICC chair Jay Shah. “I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.”

Tournament Overview: Bigger, Broader, and More Ambitious

The 2026 edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup will feature an expanded field of 12 teams (up from 10 in previous editions), reflecting growing global interest and investment in the women’s game.

Tournament Dates:

• Begins: Friday, 12 June 2026

• Final: Sunday, 5 July 2026

Host Venues:

• Lord’s (Final)

• Headingley (Leeds)

• Old Trafford (Manchester)

• Edgbaston (Birmingham)

• The Oval (London)

• Hampshire Bowl (Southampton)

• County Ground (Bristol)

Notably, Cardiff has not been selected, despite the hosting rights being awarded jointly to England and Wales.

Growing Legacy in Women’s Cricket

This tournament aims to build on past milestones, particularly England’s 2017 World Cup triumph, which drew a capacity crowd and global attention.

“Every cricketer dreams of playing in a World Cup final at Lord’s,” said ECB chief executive Richard Gould. “We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, not just a single moment in time.”

The ECB hopes the event will inspire a new generation of fans, many of whom are discovering women’s cricket for the first time.

Who’s Playing?

So far, eight teams have already secured their places:

• 🏴 England (hosts)

• 🇦🇺 Australia

• 🇮🇳 India

• 🇳🇿 New Zealand

• 🇿🇦 South Africa

• 🇵🇰 Pakistan

• 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

• 🇻🇨 West Indies

The remaining four spots will be determined through a global qualifying tournament later this year.

Fast Facts: 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

• 📅 Start Date: 12 June 2026

• 🏟️ Final Venue: Lord’s, London

• 🏏 Number of Teams: 12 (expanded from 10)

• 🌍 Second time hosted in England

• 🎟️ Aim: To build a lasting legacy and broaden women’s cricket’s reach

The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup is more than a competition — it’s a milestone in the global momentum of the women’s game, with Lord’s as the crown jewel of the summer.