The final of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, which England will host, will take place at Lord’s. On May 1, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced this development. The ICC World Cup edition hosted by England will host its summit match at the legendary location for the third consecutive year. The finals of both the men’s ODI World Cup in 2019 and the last women’s World Cup hosted by the nation, the 50-overs competition in 2017, were held at Lord’s. England was the winner both times, by coincidence.
Six other locations have been set up for the event in addition to Lord’s. The 2026 women’s T20 World Cup will also be held in Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, The Oval, and Bristol County Ground in addition to Lord’s. Twelve teams compete in the competition, which starts on June 12 and ends on July 5 with the final. With the clubs divided into two groups of six each, a total of thirty league games will be played.
ICC Chair Jay Shah anticipated that England’s rich history of the sport will improve the World Cup’s outlook and supported the ECB in organizing a faultless competition. Additionally, he believed that Lord’s was the clear choice to host the championship game.
“The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This tournament will bring together the world’s finest players in a celebration of skill, spirit and sportsmanship,” said Shah.
“The United Kingdom’s rich diversity has always shown passionate support for all teams, something we witnessed so memorably at past events. The sell-out Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final.
“As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.”
Richard Gould, the CEO of the ECB, was confident about holding what he called the “biggest women’s cricket event in the country.” The pressure to execute the main event flawlessly is as enormous as the stakes. Gould seemed positive about the process even if he is aware that the task at hand is difficult.
“We are hugely excited for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and thrilled to be able to confirm the seven iconic venues that will host the tournament,” said Gould through the ECB release.
“It is of course extra special to announce that the final will be taking place at Lord’s. It is one of the finest venues in world cricket and every cricketer dreams of being part of occasions like a World Cup final at Lord’s.
“This will be the biggest women’s cricket event ever staged in England and Wales and is undoubtedly an opportunity to take the game to more people than ever before and welcome in new fans – young and old.
“Crucially though this isn’t just about scale, it’s about providing a world-class experience for players, fans and broadcasters alike, ensuring that the tournament reflects the elite performance of the players on the pitch.
“We want this competition to be part of a long-term movement, and not just a single moment in time. This World Cup will grow a new generation of fans who didn’t grow up with women’s cricket but will never imagine sport without it.”
