Women’s T20 World Cup ticket sales set for record

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 Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature the top 12 teams competing across the seven venues.