Leeds to Host Key Matches in Women’s T20 World Cup

June 16, 2026 Off By

Leeds prepares for international cricket action at Headingley Stadium

Leeds is set to welcome cricket fans as it hosts several matches during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (WT20WC) at Headingley Stadium. The tournament, featuring 12 teams, began on Friday and will see Leeds as one of seven venues across the UK staging games.

Match schedule at Headingley

Headingley will host two matches on Wednesday, 17 June:

Australia vs Bangladesh – 10:30am
India vs Netherlands – 2:30pm

On Saturday, 20 June, England will play Scotland at 6:30pm, with limited tickets still available for this fixture. Additional matches at Headingley include:

West Indies vs Scotland – Thursday, 18 June, 6:30pm
Australia vs Pakistan – Tuesday, 23 June, 6:30pm

Event atmosphere and city-wide activities

Each matchday at Headingley will feature a festival atmosphere, with local DJ Gracie Garcia providing music for attendees. Beyond the stadium, Leeds city centre will host cricket-themed activities on Friday, 19 June (10am to 6pm) and Saturday, 20 June (10am to 5pm) in City Square and Briggate. These free events require no advance booking and offer opportunities for all ages to:

Participate in the ‘Run Chase Challenge’ representing Leeds
Engage in fast-paced cricket-inspired games
Create banners supporting favourite teams
Learn about team captains through interactive experiences
Discover ways to get involved in local cricket, including playing and volunteering

Significance for Leeds and the tournament

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is held biennially, with the 2026 edition being the largest to date. Early matches have attracted significant crowds, including a sell-out of 18,814 at Edgbaston Stadium for India vs Pakistan. Overall ticket sales across all venues have surpassed 200,000.

Leeds’s involvement highlights its status as a major sporting city, following the announcement that the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ will also take place in the city. Leeds previously hosted the men’s Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014, which drew around 230,000 spectators to the city centre and millions more along the Yorkshire route, generating an economic boost of over £100 million for the region.

Other notable sporting events hosted by Leeds in recent years include IRONMAN Leeds, the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.