The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the venues for warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Three stadiums in England and Wales have been chosen to host the warm-up games for the global event, which is scheduled to commence on June 12 next year.
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will conclude with the final on July 5 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Edgbaston (Birmingham), Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Headingley (Leeds), Old Trafford (Manchester), the Kennington Oval (London), and the County Ground (Bristol) will host the matches.
ICC Confirms Three Venues to Host Warm-up Fixtures for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
According to the ICC website, Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground, and Loughborough University have been selected to host the warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Although the official schedule for the warm-up matches is yet to be revealed, the ICC confirmed three locations for warm-up games. The 10th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup will be held across England and Wales next year.
“Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University will all host warm-up fixtures ahead of the 2026 edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup that commences in Birmingham on June 12 2026,” the report read.
Eight Teams Confirmed for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Eight of the 12 teams set to participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 have already qualified, while the remaining four spots will be decided through the global qualifier scheduled for early next year.
A total of 33 matches will be played in the tournament over 24 days across seven venues in England and Wales. All participating teams will be aiming to secure the trophy. New Zealand claimed their maiden T20 World Cup title in Dubai last year.
The fixtures and groupings were announced last month, with hosts England set to face Sri Lanka in the opening match on June 12 in Birmingham.
India to Face Pakistan Despite Diplomatic Tensions Between the Two Nations
12 teams are divided into two groups of six. Australia, South Africa, India, and Pakistan, along with two teams that will advance through the global qualifying tournament, have been placed in Group 1.
Australia are the most decorated side in the competition’s history, while South Africa finished runners-up in the previous two editions. India are set to face Pakistan, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Defending champions New Zealand, hosts England, 2016 winners West Indies, and Sri Lanka have been included in Group 2. The remaining two spots will be filled by teams qualifying through the global tournament.
Both groups feature a mix of former champions, recent finalists, and fierce rivalries. The qualifying tournament will finalize the 12-team lineup for the 2026 event in England and Wales.
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