The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have launched general ticket sales for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place across England from 12 June to 5 July 2026.
The announcement comes alongside the debut of a new global marketing campaign, “Catch the Spirit”, featuring Ellyse Perry (Australia), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Lauren Bell (England), and Richa Ghosh (India), plus a surprise appearance by cricket legend Andrew Flintoff.
World-class venues and 33 matches across 24 days
England will host 33 matches in 24 days across iconic venues, starting with the tournament opener at Edgbaston on 12 June and culminating with the final at Lord’s on 5 July. With tickets now on general sale and early demand already strong, fans are urged to secure their seats quickly.
The tournament promises to showcase the world’s best women cricketers and offer fans a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere as the sport continues to gain mainstream momentum globally.
Cricket stars speak out on the World Cup buzz
Lauren Bell, England fast bowler, said:
“For me Catch the Spirit means big crowds, big moments and big energy! Watching the girls win the 2017 World Cup is what motivated me to become a cricketer and the opportunity to inspire fans across the country next summer is huge.”
“We’ve seen the amazing impact the Lionesses have had on football, particularly after their home Euros – and we want this to be cricket’s moment!”
Ellyse Perry, Australia captain, added:
“World Cups are not just about the action on the field — it’s about the vibe it brings to cities, communities and families. Any world cricket event is special and next year’s tournament promises to be incredible. Fans won’t want to miss out!”
Richa Ghosh (India) shared:
“It’s all about the fans — the energy, the cheering, the noise. It’s going to be amazing to play in England and feel that vibe.”
Hayley Matthews (West Indies) added:
“Once upon a time, people used to say ‘watch women’s sports to support it’ whereas now I feel like people have recognised that it’s entertaining in its own right! It’s fun, it’s exciting and this World Cup is going to be huge.”
‘Catch the Spirit’ campaign launched globally
The “Catch the Spirit” campaign aims to energize fans across the world, highlighting the emotion and atmosphere a World Cup brings to a nation. From packed stadiums to grassroots celebrations, the message is clear — this is cricket’s moment.
Tickets are now available to the general public and selling quickly. Fans can purchase tickets at womens.t20worldcup.com.
