Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Women’s T20 WC 2026 Tickets Surpass 2017 ODI Sales
The Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026 is happening in England.
More than 100,000 tickets have already been sold, which is more than the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup.
This shows that more people are interested in women’s cricket.
There will be 12 teams playing in the tournament, which is the biggest ever.
The teams are divided into two groups, and the top two from each group will play in the semi-finals.
The final match will be at Lord’s on July 5, 2026.
Before the main event, there will be a Global Qualifier in Nepal to decide the last four teams for the tournament.
New Zealand are the current champions.
Ticket sales for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup have surpassed the total for the 2017 ODI World Cup, highlighting the growing popularity of women’s cricket.
The tournament will be hosted in England from June 12 to July 5, 2026, featuring 12 teams across seven venues.
The 12 teams are divided into two groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
The final match will be held at Lord’s on July 5, 2026.
The Global Qualifier for the tournament will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 18 to February 1, 2026, to determine the last four teams.
- Who
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 teams and fans
- What
- Ticket sales surpassing 2017 ODI World Cup total
- When
- June 12 - July 5, 2026 (with Global Qualifier from January 18 - February 1, 2026)
- Where
- England and Wales (main event), Nepal (Global Qualifier)
- Why
- Growing popularity of women’s cricket
- Event
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Host Country
- England
- Dates
- June 12 - July 5, 2026
- Teams
- 12
- Venues
- 7 (Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground, Lord’s)
- Reigning Champions
- New Zealand
- Global Qualifier
- January 18 - February 1, 2026 (Kathmandu, Nepal)