Overview

• The ICC has selected Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University as warm-up venues.
• The schedule and opponents for the warm-up fixtures will be announced in a forthcoming ICC statement.
• The main tournament will run from June 12 to July 5, 2026, featuring 33 matches at seven venues including Edgbaston, Old Trafford and The Oval.
• Eight of the 12 competing teams are confirmed and the final four spots will be decided through next year’s global qualifiers.
• The chosen venues aim to showcase elite women’s cricket to local fans and reinforce the sport’s expanding global profile ahead of next year’s event.