Revised schedule announced for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

A new itinerary for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has been revealed, with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of five locations for the eight-team competition.

The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five contests, including three league matches, a semifinal, and possibly the final, following a reschedule due to the unavailability of Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The tournament dates and locations remain the same: 30 September to 2 November at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed pleased with the announcement of the new location, which he believes is appropriate for women’s cricket. Jay Shah said:

“Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for women’s cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Women’s Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years.

“We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the women’s game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sport’s future, not only in India but across the cricketing world.

“While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule and replace a venue, we are pleased to now have a line-up of five world-class venues that will showcase the very best of the women’s game. The stage is set, and I am confident this tournament will capture imaginations and inspire a new generation of fans.”

The final of the tournament will be held either in Colombo or Navi Mumbai on November 2; the first semifinal will take place in Guwahati or Colombo on October 29 and the second semifinal in Navi Mumbai on October 30.