The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made key announcements regarding the venues and dates for its two upcoming global women’s events, which will be hosted by India and England within a span of some nine months this year and next.
The dates and venues for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have been confirmed, along with the schedule for the opening matches and knockout rounds of both the Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah said: “We are excited to make some important announcements regarding two global women’s tournaments to be hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the England and Wales Cricket Board in the coming months.
“Fans have shown great support for the women’s game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues.
“Women’s cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we’ve built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.”
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, featuring eight teams in a round-robin format with 28 league matches, will be played from 30 September to 2 November at five venues: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).
The tournament kicks off with India playing in Bengaluru as the Women’s Cricket World Cup returns to the country after 12 years. The last ICC global women’s event hosted by India was the ICC Women’s T20 World in 2016 when it was held along with the men’s event.
The venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying as two alternative venues have been identified for one semifinal and the final.
The final will be held either in Bengaluru or Colombo on 2 November, the first semifinal in either Guwahati or Colombo on 29 October and the second semifinal in Bengaluru on 30 October. Colombo will be the venue for the first semifinal and the final only if Pakistan qualify for those stages.
Meanwhile, Edgbaston in Birmingham has been announced as the host for the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with England women kicking off the tournament on 12 June.
Fans can register their interest now to be the first to get their hands on tickets when an exclusive pre-sale window opens on 12 June 2025. Tickets for the opening game will start at £15 for adults and £5 for juniors
Beyond Birmingham, the tournament will continue its nationwide journey, before heading to London where The Oval is set to host both semi-final clashes, while the final will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5 July 2026. Both semi-finals will light up London at The Oval on 30 June and 2 July 2026, with tickets from £20 for adults and £10 for juniors, while final tickets start at £30 and £15.
Over the course of 24 days, a total of 33 matches will be played across seven top-tier venues, including Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), and Bristol County Ground.
The expanded competition will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand.
Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.
Exclusive presale tickets for the opening match, the semi-finals and the final will be available to purchase on 12 June 2025, with fans encouraged to register their interest now to be first in line to buy.
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