Ballot Opens for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Tickets
Cricket fans, the wait is finally over. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 ticket ballot has officially launched, giving you a shot at snagging seats for one of women’s sport’s most anticipated showdowns. The ballot runs from 10am on 30 July to 8pm on 13 August. If you’re eyeing a hot seat, set a reminder—the window is tight and competition is expected to be fierce.
The ballot system means you can’t just hop in and buy your ticket straightaway. Instead, you’ll register (or log into) your ICC account, pick your matches across Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze ticket categories, and enter your payment details. Here’s the key: you can request up to ten tickets per match. Since demand varies, there’s an option to let the system bump you up or down a category if your preferred choice is full. This way, you won’t miss out just because a particular pricing tier sold out first.
You’ll need a Visa or Mastercard—those are the only two payment options available. What if you change your mind? No worries, you can update your application until the deadline. After 13 August, sit tight: successful applicants get notified by 16 September. If you don’t get picked, you’ll be refunded for any money already taken at the time of the draw.
What’s on Offer: Key Matches, Venues, and Atmosphere
There’s plenty to look forward to on the pitch. England’s opener against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June headlines the first matches, promising high drama and plenty of action. The very next day, Southampton’s Utilita Bowl is hosting a double-header featuring West Indies versus New Zealand, setting the stage for a cricket-filled day that fans won’t want to miss. Later, Australia, India, Pakistan, and a pair of qualifying teams will also take part in battles at the same venue, making Southampton a focal point for serious group-stage encounters.
The tournament has a packed format: 12 teams split into two groups of six. Group 1 puts Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and two qualifiers into an early clash of heavyweights. Group 2 sees West Indies, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and two more qualifiers sharpening their skills. Edgbaston and Utilita Bowl are the two big venues, with Edgbaston getting four matches and Utilita Bowl landing six, including those highly anticipated fixtures with Australia and India.
Tickets aren’t the only thing up for grabs—hospitality deals and those rare pitch-facing hotel rooms are also available. These packages mean you can watch the action in absolute comfort, sometimes just steps away from your bed. If you joined the earlier presale (either as someone who pre-registered or who bought England Women’s tickets for 2025), you had first dibs. But the broader ballot now means any cricket fan can toss their name into the ring for a chance to attend.
- Ballot running 30 July (10am) to 13 August (8pm)
- Apply for up to 10 tickets per match category
- Visa and Mastercard only, all online
- Notification if you’re successful comes by 16 September
- Key matches at Edgbaston and Utilita Bowl, including big names and double-headers
Demand is high and excitement is building—not just because of the scale of the tournament, but because fans know Women’s T20 World Cups often deliver surprises, upsets, and moments you’ll want to say you witnessed in person. Don’t let the opportunity pass by.