The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 venues span seven iconic grounds across England, with matches running from 12 June to 5 July 2026. Lord’s hosts the final, The Oval stages both semi-finals, and Edgbaston opens the tournament.
Meanwhile, Old Trafford, the Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, and Bristol share the group-stage load. Together, these grounds host 33 matches over 24 days, making this the biggest women’s edition yet. Here is every venue, its city, capacity, and the blockbuster fixtures you can catch at each.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venues List
Seven venues across six host cities stage the tournament. London carries the knockout weight, while the rest of England handles the group stage. The table below sums up each ground, its city, capacity, and role.
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Tournament Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord’s Cricket Ground | London | 31,180 | Final (5 July) |
| The Oval | London | ~27,500 | Both semi-finals |
| Edgbaston | Birmingham | ~25,000 | Opening match + group stage |
| Old Trafford | Manchester | 26,000 | Group stage |
| Hampshire Bowl | Southampton | ~25,000 | Group stage |
| Headingley | Leeds | 18,350 | Group stage |
| Bristol County Ground | Bristol | 17,500 | Group stage |
Notably, London hosts both knockout venues since The Oval takes the semi-finals and Lord’s takes the final. The four group-stage hubs then sit a short train ride from their respective city centres.
Every ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venue Explained
Below, each venue gets its own breakdown, covering capacity, pitch character, marquee matches, and how to get there. We have ordered them by tournament importance, so the showpiece grounds come first.
1. Lord’s Cricket Ground, London (Final, 5 July)
Lord’s hosts the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final on 5 July 2026. Known as the Home of Cricket, it crowns the new champion at the most famous ground on earth.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | St John’s Wood, London |
| Capacity | 31,180 (largest venue in the tournament) |
| Pitch type | Balanced surface with the famous 2.5-metre slope running across the square |
| Known for | Hosting the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup final in 2009 and the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup final |
| Key matches | England vs West Indies (24 Jun); South Africa vs Bangladesh + India vs Australia double-header (28 Jun); Final (5 Jul) |
| Getting there | St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, a five-minute walk from the gates |
Besides the final, Lord’s also stages a group-stage double-header on 28 June, closing day of the league phase. Furthermore, England face West Indies here on 24 June, so fans get two cracks at this legendary venue.
2. The Oval, London (Both Semi-Finals, 30 June & 2 July)
The Oval hosts both semi-finals, on 30 June and 2 July. Consequently, only the four best teams in the tournament will play at this south London ground.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Kennington, London |
| Capacity | ~27,500 |
| Pitch type | Batting-friendly; one of England’s highest-scoring white-ball grounds |
| Known for | Staging the first Test match played on English soil back in 1880 |
| Key matches | England vs New Zealand (27 Jun, only group game); Semi-final 1 (30 Jun); Semi-final 2 (2 Jul) |
| Getting there | Oval Underground and Vauxhall stations both sit a short walk away |
Before the knockouts, The Oval stages just one group fixture: defending champions New Zealand against hosts England on 27 June. That single league clash could shape both teams’ semi-final hopes.
3. Edgbaston, Birmingham (Opening Match, 12 June)
Edgbaston lights the fuse on 12 June, when England face Sri Lanka under lights in the opening match. Birmingham’s loud crowd sets the tone for 24 days of cricket.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Capacity | ~25,000 |
| Pitch type | Seam-friendly early, then good for batting as the match develops |
| Known for | Hosting the final of the first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973, won by England under Rachel Heyhoe Flint |
| Key matches | England vs Sri Lanka (12 Jun, opener); India vs Pakistan (14 Jun); Netherlands vs Bangladesh (14 Jun, Dutch debut) |
| Getting there | Birmingham New Street station links directly to matchday bus services |
The ground also stages the tournament’s biggest rivalry: India versus Pakistan on 14 June. On the same day, the Netherlands make their T20 World Cup debut against Bangladesh.
4. Old Trafford, Manchester (Group Stage)
Old Trafford hosts four group-stage matchdays, including two rematches of recent World Cup classics. The Manchester ground has stood since 1857, making it England’s second-oldest Test venue.
Both marquee fixtures here revive recent history. First, Australia meet South Africa in a repeat of the 2024 semi-final. Later, South Africa face India in a rematch of the 2025 ODI World Cup final.
5. Hampshire Bowl, Southampton (Group Stage)
The Hampshire Bowl hosts six matches across four days, more group-stage matchdays than any venue outside London. The ground is also known as the Rose Bowl or Utilita Bowl.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | West End, Southampton, Hampshire |
| Capacity | ~25,000 with temporary seating |
| Pitch type | Balanced; rewards seam early, then bats well under lights |
| Known for | Hosting England’s first men’s T20 International back in 2005, plus its on-site Hilton hotel |
| Key matches | New Zealand vs West Indies (13 Jun); NZ vs Sri Lanka (16 Jun); NZ vs Ireland (19 Jun); Australia vs Netherlands & Pakistan vs Bangladesh (20 Jun) |
| Getting there | Hedge End station (under 2 miles) and Southampton Airport Parkway (~3.5 miles) run matchday shuttles |
Defending champions New Zealand begin their title defence here with three straight games against the West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Ireland. For fans wanting to stay close, the on-site Hilton lets you sleep inside the ground itself.
6. Headingley, Leeds (Group Stage)
Headingley delivers one of England’s loudest atmospheres, and in 2026 it stages the first-ever England versus Scotland clash at a World Cup on English soil.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Capacity | 18,350 |
| Pitch type | Seam and swing-friendly, variable with cloud cover |
| Known for | The 1981 Botham Ashes Test and Ben Stokes’ 2019 Ashes miracle |
| Key matches | India vs Netherlands & Australia vs Bangladesh (17 Jun); England vs Scotland (20 Jun); Australia vs Pakistan (23 Jun) |
| Getting there | Leeds city centre is a 20-minute bus ride, with regular matchday services |
The standout fixture arrives on 20 June, when England meet Scotland for the first time at a World Cup on home soil. Additionally, the heavyweight Australia vs Pakistan clash lands here on 23 June.
7. Bristol County Ground, Bristol (Group Stage)
Bristol County Ground is where big scores happen, thanks to a batting-friendly surface. It is home to Gloucestershire and ranks among the best-connected venues in the tournament.
| Aspect | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Ashley Down, Bristol, South West England |
| Capacity | 17,500 |
| Pitch type | Batting-friendly, ideal for high-scoring white-ball games |
| Known for | Hosting key fixtures during the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup; home of Gloucestershire since 1889 |
| Key matches | West Indies vs Sri Lanka (21 Jun); South Africa vs Netherlands (25 Jun); West Indies vs Ireland (27 Jun) |
| Getting there | Ashley Down station, opened in September 2024, sits just 0.3 miles away |
Three group games take place here, opening with West Indies against Sri Lanka on 21 June. Because the new Ashley Down station is barely a five-minute walk away, Bristol is arguably the easiest venue to reach.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Venues
Beyond the seven main grounds, the ICC confirmed three warm-up venues for the practice matches before the tournament begins:
- Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (Wales)
- County Cricket Ground, Derby
- Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
These grounds stage the warm-up fixtures only. Therefore, no points or knockout matches will be played at any of the three.
Final Word on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
In short, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 plays out across seven historic English grounds from 12 June to 5 July.
Edgbaston opens proceedings, the four group-stage hubs of Old Trafford, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, and Bristol carry the league battles, and London’s two giants finish the job.
The Oval decides the finalists, then Lord’s crowns the champion on 5 July. Whichever venue you pick, you can check live ticket availability on the official tickets page.
