England hosts the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 from 12 June to 5 July. Seven iconic venues across six cities will stage 33 matches over 24 days. This is the largest Women’s T20 World Cup ever played, with 12 teams competing for the title.
Every ground on this list carries history. Together, they form the most electric stage women’s cricket has ever seen in England.
Read on to find out where each match takes place, what makes each venue special, and which ground crowns the champion.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venues List
Here is a quick snapshot of all seven venues, their cities, capacities, and roles in the tournament.
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Key Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Manchester | 26,000 | League stage |
| Headingley | Leeds | 18,350 | League stage |
| Edgbaston | Birmingham | ~25,000 | League stage (opener) |
| Bristol County Ground | Bristol | 17,500 | League stage |
| Lord’s Cricket Ground | London | 31,180 | Final |
| The Oval | London | ~27,500 | Semi-finals |
| Hampshire Bowl | Southampton | ~25,000 | League stage |
London carries the knockout weight, while the rest of England handles the group stage battles. Each city brings its own crowd, its own atmosphere, and its own place in cricket history.
Below, we will cover each venue in detail, including pitch conditions, match roles, and how to get there.
1. Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
| Location | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Capacity | 26,000 |
| Pitch Type | Seam and swing-friendly |
| Known For | Most Men’s Cricket World Cup matches have been hosted in England (17 across 5 editions) |
| Facilities | Modern stands, The Point hospitality centre, premium suites |
Old Trafford has stood since 1857. It is England’s second-oldest Test venue. No ground in England has hosted more Men’s Cricket World Cup matches.
Four Women’s T20 World Cup matchdays arrive here in 2026, including the high-voltage South Africa v India fixture.
The Old Trafford tram stop sits right next to the ground on the Metrolink Altrincham Line, making matchday travel from central Manchester straightforward.
2. Headingley, Leeds
| Location | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Capacity | 18,350 |
| Pitch Type | Seam and swing-friendly, variable with cloud cover |
| Known For | 1981 Ashes; Ian Botham and Bob Willis produced one of cricket’s greatest comebacks |
| Facilities | Carnegie Pavilion, Howard Stand, media centre, corporate hospitality boxes |
Headingley is compact, loud, and brilliant. The ground has hosted Test cricket since 1899 and consistently delivers some of the most charged atmospheres in England.
On 20 June, it stages England v Scotland, the first time these two nations meet at a World Cup on English soil, men’s or women’s. That fixture alone makes Headingley one of the must-attend venues of the tournament.
Leeds city centre is a 20-minute bus ride away, with direct services running regularly on matchdays.
3. Edgbaston, Birmingham
| Location | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Capacity | ~25,000 |
| Pitch Type | Seam-friendly early, good for batting as the match develops |
| Known For | One of the loudest cricket crowds in England hosted the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final |
| Facilities | Fully redeveloped stands, large hospitality suites, extensive accessible seating |
The tournament starts here. England face Sri Lanka under lights on 12 June, kicking off 24 days of world-class cricket in front of an Edgbaston crowd that is famous for its noise and energy.
This ground hosted the final match of the very first Women’s Cricket World Cup back in 1973. It has a deep connection to the women’s game.
Birmingham New Street station is well connected to the bus network, with services running directly to the ground throughout matchdays.
4. Bristol County Ground, Bristol
| Location | Ashley Down, Bristol, South West England |
| Capacity | 17,500 |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly, good for high-scoring white-ball games |
| Known For | Hosting high-scoring limited-overs internationals; home of Gloucestershire CCC since 1889 |
| Facilities | Covered stands, hospitality suites, family sections, and floodlights were installed in 2016 |
Bristol is where big scores happen. The ground’s batting-friendly surface has produced some eye-catching totals in white-ball cricket.
Three group stage matches take place here in 2026, starting with West Indies v Sri Lanka on 21 June, followed by two New Zealand fixtures. Getting to the ground is easy.
Ashley Down railway station, which opened in September 2024, sits just 0.3 miles away, making Bristol one of the best-connected venues in the tournament.
5. Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
| Location | St John’s Wood, London |
| Capacity | 31,180 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced; unique 2.5-metre slope runs from north to south across the playing surface |
| Known For | The 2026 Final, which staged the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup Final, won by England against India in front of a sell-out crowd |
| Facilities | Historic Pavilion, Grand Stand, Warner Stand, MCC Museum, world-class hospitality |
This is the one. Lord’s hosts the Final on 5 July 2026. The ground sold out for the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup Final, and demand for the 2026 Final tickets broke records in the first priority window.
The champion of this tournament will lift the trophy at the most famous cricket ground on earth. Lord’s also hosts the group stage match England v West Indies on 24 June, giving fans two chances to experience this legendary venue.
St John’s Wood station on the Jubilee line is a five-minute walk from the gates.
6. The Oval, London
| Location | Kennington, London |
| Capacity | ~27,500 |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly; one of England’s highest-scoring grounds in limited-overs cricket |
| Known For | Hosted the first Test match played in England in 1880 |
| Facilities | Modern redeveloped stands, premium Kia Oval hospitality, and fully accessible concourses |
The Oval carries the weight of history and the promise of drama. In 2026, it hosts the semi-finals, meaning only the four best teams in the tournament will play here. Every ball bowled at The Oval at this stage will matter.
England face New Zealand here on 27 June in a group stage match that could shape both teams’ knockout chances. Oval Underground station and Vauxhall station are both a short walk from the ground.
7. Hampshire Bowl, Southampton
| Location | West End, Southampton, Hampshire |
| Capacity | ~25,000 (with temporary seating) |
| Pitch Type | Balanced; rewards seam bowling early, good for batting under lights |
| Known For | Hosted England’s first-ever men’s T20 International in 2005 against Australia |
| Facilities | On-site Hilton hotel, premium suites, large open concourses, floodlights |
Southampton hosts six matches across four days in the group stage, more matchdays than any other venue outside London. The action opens on 13 June with defending champions New Zealand facing West Indies.
The Hampshire Bowl is one of England’s most modern cricket venues. The on-site Hilton hotel gives fans the rare option of staying inside the ground itself.
The nearest rail hubs are Hedge End station, less than 2 miles away, and Southampton Airport Parkway, approximately 3.5 miles away. Both stations run direct shuttle buses to the ground on matchdays.
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Conclusion: Women’s T20 World Cup Is Hosted At Seven Venues Across Six Cities
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 runs from 12 June to 5 July across England, with 33 matches at seven world-class grounds.
Edgbaston lights the fuse on 12 June. Bristol, Headingley, Old Trafford, and Southampton carry the group stage battles. The Oval decides the finalists. And Lord’s, the home of cricket, crowns the champion on 5 July.
Every seat at every venue is a chance to be part of something historic. Visit womens.t20worldcup.com to check ticket availability now.
FAQs
The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup takes place across seven venues in England: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Southampton, and Bristol.
England and Wales host the tournament, managed by the England and Wales Cricket Board in partnership with the ICC.
The seven host venues are Lord’s, The Oval, Edgbaston, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Headingley, Hampshire Bowl, and Bristol County Ground.
India has a national blind cricket team that competes in international blind cricket tournaments, including the World Cricket Series for the Blind, which India has won multiple times.
