The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the host nations for a few of its forthcoming tournaments in each the men’s and women’s circuits. Arguably the largest announcement is the choice to conduct the Women’s T20 Champions Trophy for the very first time.
Notably, the women’s division witnesses solely three ICC events i.e. ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and the Women’s U19 World Cup. The Women’s U19 World Cup is the most recent addition because the inaugural version was performed in South Africa in January 2023.
In the men’s circuit, the ultimate of the continued World Test Championship cycle (2023-25) will likely be performed in England as has been the case from the start. India goes to host two large tournaments. While the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will likely be performed solely in India in October and November (2025), the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will likely be collectively hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
ICC Event(s) Schedule:
Event | Year | Date (approx.) | Host nation(s) |
Men’s T20 World Cup | 2024 | June | West Indies & USA |
Women’s T20 World Cup | 2024 | October/November | Bangladesh |
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup | 2025 | January | Malaysia |
World Test Championship Final | 2025 | June | England |
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy | 2025 | February | Pakistan |
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | 2025 | October/November | India |
Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup | 2026 | January | Zimbabwe & Namibia |
Women’s T20 World Cup | 2026 | June | England |
Men’s T20 World Cup | 2026 | October/November | India & Sri Lanka |
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup | 2027 | January | Bangladesh and Nepal |
World Test Championship Final | 2027 | June | England |
Women’s T20 Champions Trophy | 2027 | February | Sri Lanka* |
Men’s Cricket World Cup | 2027 | October/November | South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe |
The group of the Women’s T20 Champions Trophy in February 2027 in Sri Lanka is tentative and the island nation is the provisional host.