The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today launched a bold new global marketing campaign – Catch the Spirit – igniting excitement ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which will take place on home soil next summer, including matches at Lord’s. 

Featuring stars such as Ellyse Perry (Australia), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Lauren Bell (England) and Richa Ghosh (India) — with a special cameo from Andrew Flintoff — the campaign showcases the infectious energy a country feels when a World Cup comes to town.

ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Fixtures at Lord’s in 2026

England v West Indies – Wednesday 24 June (18:30)

South Africa v Qualifier – Sunday 28 June (10:30)

Australia v India - Sunday 28 June (14:30)

TBC v TBC (The Final – 14:30)

The tournament is set to offer hundreds of thousands of fans the chance to see the world’s best cricketers in action at world-class venues up and down the country and is a huge opportunity to propel women’s cricket firmly into the mainstream.

The campaign launch coincides with tickets going on general sale for the competition. England and Wales will play host to the best cricketing talent with 33 matches over 24 days from the tournament opener on 12 June at Edgbaston, to the final at Lord’s on 5 July. With demand already high across all matches, fans are encouraged to secure tickets early for what promises to be a historic moment in women’s sport.  

England batter, Maia Bouchier, said: "Growing up in North London, I've been lucky to spend a lot of time at Lord's, it never gets lost on me how special it is to play there. It's going to be incredible with the World Cup here next summer, for the team and the fans. We're so excited for cricket to have its moment!"  

England’s Heather Knight added: "Home World Cups are always incredibly special. Winning the 2017 World Cup at Lord’s is a day I’ll never forget, it was a catalyst moment for women’s cricket in this country, and next summer we have the chance to go even bigger.”

Tickets are now on general sale. Fans can get ready to catch the spirit by purchasing tickets to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 HERE. 

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