TOURNAMENT TICKET SALES BREAKS RECORD, BUILD ANTICIPATION FOR ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 

TOURNAMENT TICKET SALES BREAKS RECORD, BUILD ANTICIPATION FOR ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 

• Ticket sales set to cross 150,000-mark 30 days ahead of the opening match as upcoming tournament shatters all previous ticket sales records ahead of what promises to be the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup ever staged 

• Don’t miss your chance to catch the spirit of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and becoming part of history by buying tickets here: tickets.womens.t20worldcup.com/ 

• Warm-up match schedule confirmed with Cardiff, Derby and Loughborough hosting matches

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history with ticket sales already surpassing 145,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham. 

Ticket sales continue at a brisk pace and are set to cross the 150,000-mark soon as anticipation grows ahead of the mega event that will see the world’s top women cricketers in action during a 24-day spectacle to be played across seven iconic venues in England and Wales.  

This year’s ticket sales have surpassed the total fan attendance of 136,549 recorded across the entirety of the 2020 edition in Australia, highlighting the extraordinary momentum behind women’s cricket and the growing global demand for the women’s game.  

The achievement marks a major milestone for the ICC’s long-term commitment to accelerating the growth of women’s cricket worldwide and reflects the increasing passion and engagement from supporters in the United Kingdom (UK) and from around the world. 

Further excitement is set to build across England and Wales during Spirit Week, with a series of trophy appearances across host cities as part of the official Trophy Tour, presented by DP World, culminating in live city centre takeovers inviting fans to catch the spirit of the tournament. Increased marketing, communications and partnership activity in the run up to the opening match will also signal the infectious nature of a World Cup taking over the nation.  

The ICC and its charity partner UNICEF will once again deliver Cricket 4 Good clinics in local communities featuring young cricketers receiving playing tips and skills training from the stars of the tournament’s participating teams. 

ICC General Manager - Events and Corporate Communications, Gaurav Saxena said: “The 2026 edition becoming the highest-selling ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ever is another milestone for the women’s game.  

“It not only highlights the incredible momentum behind women’s cricket but also reflects the strong cultural pull of an ICC pinnacle event, appeal for which is not limited to only the sports fans.   

“This edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be our biggest tournament till date and is expected to smash attendance and viewership records in the UK and around the world. This milestone is a hugely exciting moment for everyone involved and has been almost a year in the making.  

“The response from fans is a testament to the bold, creative and well-executed marketing efforts of both the ICC and the ECB in the run-up to the tournament, more of which are to follow over the next four weeks.  

“We look forward to welcoming fans from across the globe to England and Wales for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.” 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Director, Beth Barrett-Wild said: “Surpassing 145,000 ticket sales is an incredible milestone and a powerful signal of the momentum behind the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. To have exceeded the previous record set in Australia, before a ball has been bowled, shows just how much excitement there is for this tournament and for women’s cricket globally. 

“We’ve always believed this tournament has the potential to be the biggest women’s cricket event in history, and the response from fans has been extraordinary. It reflects the growing profile of the women’s game, the strength of the teams and players on show, and the appetite for world-class sporting events across England and Wales as we build towards an unforgettable summer in 2026.” 

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature the top 12 teams competing across the seven venues after playing warm-up matches to be held from 6-10 June at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – home of the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre. Match start times will be 10h00 and 15h00. 

Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early as demand continues to rise for one of the most significant celebrations of women’s sport ever hosted in the United Kingdom. 

Catch the spirit of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – buy your tickets now and be part of history: tickets.womens.t20worldcup.com/ 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match Schedule 

6 June 2026

AM Netherlands vs Scotland Derby 

AM South Africa vs Ireland  Loughborough 

PM Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Derby 

PM New Zealand vs Bangladesh Loughborough 

8 June 2026

AM West Indies vs India Cardiff 

PM England vs Australia Cardiff 

9 June 2026 

AM Scotland vs Pakistan Derby 

AM Ireland vs Bangladesh Loughborough 

PM  Netherlands vs Sri Lanka Derby 

PM South Africa vs New Zealand Loughborough 

10 June 2026

AM India vs England Cardiff 

PM West Indies vs Australia Cardiff 

Notes to editors  

About ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July 2026. Over the course of 24 days, a total of 33 matches will be played across seven top-tier venues – Edgbaston (Birmingham), Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Bristol County Ground (Bristol), The Oval (London), and Lord’s (London). The newly expanded competition will see 12 teams competing for the prestigious trophy currently held by New Zealand. 

All matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with selected fixtures also broadcast free-to-air via Sky Mix and Sky Sports app. Fans can listen to ball-by-ball coverage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live, and follow it on BBC Sport website from 12th June - 5th July. 

About Cricket 4 Good 

Cricket 4 Good is the ICC’s global community outreach programme, aimed at leveraging the vast power and reach of cricket to transform the lives of children and families worldwide in partnership with UNICEF. These clinics not only promote physical and mental well-being through cricket and sport but also help develop life skills and self-awareness. 

At every ICC World Cup, each of the participating teams conduct a one-hour cricket clinic, where children get to meet their heroes and learn more about the game.   

About ICC 

The ICC is cricket’s global governing body, representing 110 members worldwide. It oversees major tournaments such as the Men’s and Women’s Cricket and T20 World Cups, enforces the Code of Conduct on professional standards and playing conditions (with the MCC responsible for the Laws of Cricket), appoints match officials for all international formats, and combats corruption through its Anti-Corruption Unit. Its Development department also works with Associate Members to strengthen cricket systems, raise standards, and grow the game globally. 

About ECB  

The ECB is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, responsible for developing and supporting all levels of the game from recreational cricket to the national teams. The ECB’s strategic goal “Inspiring Generations” is to encourage more young people to form a lifelong relationship with the game so that a new generation of fans will say “cricket is the game for me.”