Record ticket sales already for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales has become the highest-selling edition in the tournament’s history. Ticket sales have already surpassed 145,000 with 30 days still to go for the opening match between England and Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with six games taking place in Bristol.AdvertisementThe Bristol County Ground welcomes eight teams across six fixtures in June and tickets are selling fast. Established cricketing nations New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, Ireland and Scotland will join tournament newcomers Netherlands in playing group stage fixtures in Bristol.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.'No longer going to be a scattergun approach' - Steve Evans on Bristol Rovers' recruitment strategyBristol City reportedly activate League One-winning manager's release clause in head coach searchFull Bristol Fixture List:Sunday June 21: West Indies v Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BSTTuesday June 23: New Zealand v Scotland, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BSTTuesday June 23: Sri Lanka v Ireland, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BSTThursday June 25: South Africa v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground 18:30 BSTSaturday June 27: Pakistan v Netherlands, Bristol County Ground 10:30 BSTSaturday June 27: West Indies v Ireland, Bristol County Ground 14:30 BSTAdvertisementThis 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.And ahead of the tournament, the ICC and its charity partner UNICEF will once again deliver Cricket 4 Good clinics in local communities featuring young cricketers receiving playing tips and skills training from the stars of the tournament’s participating teams.ICC General Manager - Events and Corporate Communications, Gaurav Saxena said: “The 2026 edition becoming the highest-selling ICC Women’s T20 World Cup ever is another milestone for the women’s game.Advertisement“It not only highlights the incredible momentum behind women’s cricket but also reflects the strong cultural pull of an ICC pinnacle event, appeal for which is not limited to only the sports fans.“This edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is set to be our biggest tournament till date and is expected to smash attendance and viewership records in the UK and around the world. This milestone is a hugely exciting moment for everyone involved and has been almost a year in the making.“The response from fans is a testament to the bold, creative and well-executed marketing efforts of both the ICC and the ECB in the run-up to the tournament, more of which are to follow over the next four weeks.Advertisement“We look forward to welcoming fans from across the globe to England and Wales for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.”ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Director, Beth Barrett-Wild said: “Surpassing 145,000 ticket sales is an incredible milestone and a powerful signal of the momentum behind the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. To have exceeded the previous record set in Australia, before a ball has been bowled, shows just how much excitement there is for this tournament and for women’s cricket globally.“We’ve always believed this tournament has the potential to be the biggest women’s cricket event in history, and the response from fans has been extraordinary. It reflects the growing profile of the women’s game, the strength of the teams and players on show, and the appetite for world-class sporting events across England and Wales as we build towards an unforgettable summer in 2026.”Advertisement
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