2026 Women's T20 Cricket World Cup | All You Need to Know

Headingley is delighted to be hosting five games of the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026. Find out everything you need to know about the 2026 ICC Women’s World Cup at Headingley, including when we are hosting the games, which teams are playing, and ticket purchasing information.

What is the Women’s T20 World Cup?

The Women’s T20 world cup is a competition organised by the ICC (International Cricket Council). Currently, the 50-over women’s World Cup is taking place in India and Sri Lanka, where England have qualified for the semi-finals. Yorkshire’s very-own leg-spinner Sarah Glenn has been part of the World Cup squad and played one game for England so far.

Yorkshire’s Sarah Glenn during the England net session at Holkar Cricket Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Indore, India. (Photo by Matt Roberts-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

In 2026, England and Wales are hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will feature the best teams in the world. Those that have already qualified include Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the West Indies, with four other teams yet to qualify. Get to witness the world’s best players at Headingley in June!

Linsey Smith, Charlie Dean and Nat Sciver-Brunt of England celebrate their team’s victory and progression to the semi-final following the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match between India and England on October 19, 2025 in Indore, India. (Photo by Matt Roberts-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Which games are Headingley hosting in the Women’s T20 World Cup?

Headingley will be the host venue for five of the 2026 Women’s Cricket World Cup fixtures in June next year. The T20 Women’s World Cup fixtures at Headingley are: