A chance to be there when World Cup comes to Leeds

Leeds is set to come out to bat as a global sporting city as it prepares to host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup next year.

- by Charles Brown

After hosting England's Test triumph against India this week, Headingley stadium will once again be placed firmly on the worldwide cricket stage when it welcomes the landmark women's tournament in 2026.

The iconic venue is scheduled to host five nail-biting showdowns as the likes of Australia, India, West Indies, Pakistan and England battle it out for the trophy, currently held by New Zealand.

The action kicks off on June 12, 2026, marking the start of a whirlwind month of world-class cricket, with fixtures in Headingley set for: June 17 (Australia Women v Qualifier at 10.30am and India Women v Qualifier at 2.30pm); June 18 (West Indies Women v Qualifier at 6.30pm); June 20 (England Women v Qualifier at 6.30pm); and June 23 (Australia Women vs Pakistan Women at 6.30pm).