ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Tournament Details and Viewing Information
The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, featuring a record 12 teams competing across seven venues in 33 matches. This is the first time the tournament has expanded to 12 teams, with defending champions New Zealand and six-time winners Australia among the favorites. The expanded format and record prize pool make this one of the most competitive editions in the tournament's history.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be the 10th edition of the tournament, marking a significant expansion with 12 teams competing for the first time, up from 10 in previous editions. The tournament runs from June 12 to July 5, 2026, across seven venues in England and Wales, with the final scheduled for Lord's on July 5. The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six, with the top two from each group advancing to semi-finals. Defending champions New Zealand will attempt to retain their title, while Australia, with six previous titles, is considered a favorite. The tournament will feature 33 matches total, and the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa achieved over 700 million video views, demonstrating the growing global interest in women's cricket.
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The prize pool amount is mentioned as 'record' in Source 1 but the specific monetary value is not provided in either article.
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