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Lord’s Confirmed as Host for 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Final

The expanded 12-team tournament will run from June 12 to July 5 across seven iconic venues in England, marking its first return since 2009.

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Cricket - Fourth One Day International - England v New Zealand - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - September 15, 2023 General view during play Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
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Overview

  • The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final will take place at Lord’s on July 5, the first time the venue has hosted the tournament’s decider since 2009.
  • Seven venues, including The Oval, Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, and Bristol County Ground, have been confirmed for the event.
  • The competition expands to 12 teams for the first time, with eight teams already qualified and four spots to be decided in a global qualifier next year.
  • The tournament will feature 33 matches over 24 days, underscoring the growing prominence of women’s cricket globally.
  • ECB CEO Richard Gould described the event as the largest women’s cricket spectacle ever staged in England and Wales, aiming to inspire a new generation of fans.