Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 crosses 125k attendance mark
Record-breaking crowds continue to flock to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, making it the highest-attended edition in the tournament’s history.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has surpassed the 125,000 attendance mark, underlining the growing popularity of women’s cricket and the tournament’s record-breaking success across the United Kingdom.
The attendance, in what has been the highest-selling edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, registered the 125k mark after 4129 fans turned up for the ongoing India vs Bangladesh clash.
The milestone also comes after a historic opening weekend, which saw 44,844 fans attend matches across the first three days of the competition.
The tournament also witnessed a landmark moment when the clash between India and Pakistan drew a sell-out crowd, setting a new record for the highest attendance at a group-stage match in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Beyond packed stadiums, the event has also generated record-breaking broadcast figures and digital engagement, helping the tournament reach audiences across the globe and further elevating the profile of women’s cricket.
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta hailed the achievement, describing it as a significant milestone for the tournament and the sport.
ICC Chief Executive, Sanjog Gupta, said: “Crossing 125,000 in-stadia attendees is a landmark moment, not just for this event, but for the women's game as a whole. These crowds sit alongside record-breaking broadcast and digital figures, together marking an irreversible shift in the creative, commercial and cultural standing of ICC women's events."
Since getting underway on June 12, the tournament has delivered thrilling contests across venues in Bristol, Leeds, Southampton, Manchester and Birmingham, with the race for the knockout stages intensifying as the group phase enters its final stretch.