The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground will host the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on July 5, marking another historic moment for women’s cricket. The tournament, featuring 12 teams and 33 matches across 24 days, will be played at seven premier venues in England and Wales, including Old Trafford, Edgbaston, and The Oval. This expanded edition aims to bring women’s cricket further into the global spotlight, with officials from the ICC and ECB emphasizing its potential to inspire new fans and promote equality in the sport. The full tournament schedule will be announced soon.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final Set for Historic Lord’s Showdown
The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground will host the grand finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, July 5. This announcement comes as excitement builds for the expanded 12-team tournament, set to take place across seven premier venues in England and Wales. With 33 matches scheduled over 24 days starting June 12, the tournament promises to be the biggest celebration of women’s cricket in UK history.
Lord’s, which previously hosted the unforgettable 2017 Women’s World Cup final, will be joined by Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, The Oval, Hampshire Bowl, and Bristol County Ground as official venues. ICC Chair Jay Shah and ECB CEO Richard Gould expressed their enthusiasm, calling the event a defining moment for the women’s game and a key step toward mainstreaming women’s cricket globally. And now Lord’s to Host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final.
With eight teams already qualified and four more to come through the global qualifier, fans can look forward to thrilling action and record-breaking crowds, as the tournament aims to inspire a new generation of cricket lovers and elevate the women’s game to new heights.
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