The ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025, the 13th edition of the ODI World Cup for women, is set to be a landmark event. Hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will run from 30 September to 2 November 2025, and brings together the best Women cricket teams in the world to compete in a round-robin followed by knockout format. With a record prize pool, affordable ticket pricing, and historic firsts in match officiating, this edition is drawing major attention. Below is all you need to know: schedule, venues, prize money, tickets, teams, key fixtures, and frequently asked questions.
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ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Tournament Format & Teams
- Dates: 30 September to 2 November 2025
- Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Host nations: India and Sri Lanka
- Number of teams: 8
- Format: Round-robin group stage (each team plays every other team once; 7 matches for each), followed by two semi-finals and final
- Semi-finals: between the top four teams from the group stage (1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3)
- Final: Single match on 2 November 2025
WCWC 2025 teams
- Australia (defending champions)
- England
- India (co-host)
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka (co-host)
- Pakistan (qualified via the Women Qualifier)
- Bangladesh (qualified via the Women Qualifier)
WCWC 2025 Venues & Match Locations
The ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 matches will be played across five venues:
WCWC 2025 match locations in India and Sri Lanka
ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai (replaced Bengaluru as a venue in the revised schedule)
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Colombo will also host all matches played by Pakistan for this tournament, due to geopolitical considerations and neutral venue arrangements. The final is scheduled for 2 November 2025 and may be hosted at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai or Premadasa Stadium, Colombo depending on how semi-finals proceed.
WCWC 2025 Schedule & Key Fixtures
All group stage matches (28 matches) are set to begin at 3:00 PM local time in most cases, except some specific fixtures with earlier start times (for example, England vs New Zealand on 26 October with an earlier slot). Warm-up matches for all teams (except Australia will have only one warm-up match) are scheduled between 25–28 September 2025.
Here are some of the key fixtures:
- ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Opening match: India vs Sri Lanka – 30 September 2025 in Guwahati
- India vs Pakistan WCWC 2025 match: 5 October 2025, Colombo
- Semi-finals: First semi-final on 29 October; second on 30 October
- Final: 2 November 2025
ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Prize Money & Financial Rewards
- Total prize pool: USD 13.88 million a dramatic increase from the 2022 edition
- Winner’s share: USD 4.48 million
- Runner-up: USD 2.24 million
- Each semi-finalist: USD 1.12 million
- Fifth & sixth places: Each team gets USD 700,000
- Seventh & eighth places: Each receives USD 280,000
- Participation fee: USD 250,000 for all 8 teams
- Bonuses for group stage wins also apply
This prize money is now greater than what was offered in the 2023 Men’s World Cup, reflecting ICC’s commitment to gender equality in cricket.
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WCWC 2025 Tickets & Pricing
- Pre-sale launch: Tickets went live in an exclusive pre-sale window starting 4 September 2025, via Google Pay and official ICC ticket platform (tickets.cricketworldcup.com).
- Pricing for group matches: In India, starting from INR 100, one of the lowest ever for any ICC global event.
- Phase two sales: Wider availability for all fans from about 9 September 2025.
- Ticket purchase: All tickets can be purchased through the official ICC ticket site or authorized partners. Sri Lankan matches likewise via Sri Lankan channels.
Opening ceremony will be in Guwahati ahead of the first match. The tournament also features on-ground entertainment, fan activations, and anthem performances (e.g. note: Shreya Ghoshal will perform the official anthem at the Grand Opening Ceremony).
Historic Firsts & Officiating
- This World Cup will feature an all-female panel of match officials, including 14 umpires and four match referees. This is the first time in the Women ODI World Cup that officiating duties will be entirely by women.
- Neutral venue arrangements for Pakistan: all of Pakistan’s matches will be in Colombo. If Pakistan qualify for semi-finals or final, those knockouts may also be moved to Colombo under stipulated arrangements.
- Venue change: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, has replaced Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium in the revised schedule; this took effect in August 2025.
ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue | Local Start Time | GMT Start Time |
| 1 | 30 Sep 2025 | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women | Guwahati, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2 | 1 Oct 2025 | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women | Indore, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 3 | 2 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4 | 3 Oct 2025 | England Women vs South Africa Women | Guwahati, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 5 | 4 Oct 2025 | Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 6 | 5 Oct 2025 | India Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 7 | 6 Oct 2025 | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | Indore, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 8 | 7 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh Women vs England Women | Guwahati, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 9 | 8 Oct 2025 | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 10 | 9 Oct 2025 | India Women vs South Africa Women | Visakhapatnam, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 11 | 10 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh Women vs New Zealand Women | Visakhapatnam, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 12 | 11 Oct 2025 | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 13 | 12 Oct 2025 | India Women vs Australia Women | Visakhapatnam, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 14 | 13 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women | Visakhapatnam, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 15 | 14 Oct 2025 | Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 16 | 15 Oct 2025 | England Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 17 | 16 Oct 2025 | Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women | Visakhapatnam, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 18 | 17 Oct 2025 | Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 19 | 18 Oct 2025 | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 20 | 19 Oct 2025 | India Women vs England Women | Indore, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 21 | 20 Oct 2025 | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women | Navi Mumbai, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 22 | 21 Oct 2025 | South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 23 | 22 Oct 2025 | Australia Women vs England Women | Indore, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 24 | 23 Oct 2025 | India Women vs New Zealand Women | Navi Mumbai, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 25 | 24 Oct 2025 | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 26 | 25 Oct 2025 | Australia Women vs South Africa Women | Indore, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 27 | 26 Oct 2025 | England Women vs New Zealand Women | Visakhapatnam, India | 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 28 | 26 Oct 2025 | India Women vs Bangladesh Women | Navi Mumbai, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| SF1 | 29 Oct 2025 | Semi-Final 1 (1st place vs 4th place) | Guwahati or Colombo | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| SF2 | 30 Oct 2025 | Semi-Final 2 (2nd place vs 3rd place) | Navi Mumbai, India | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| Final | 2 Nov 2025 | Final (Winners of SF1 vs SF2) | Navi Mumbai or Colombo | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
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WCWC Broadcasters 2025
- Global broadcast rights: Many countries will have local broadcasters showing all matches.
- ICC.tv will stream matches in territories without dedicated rights holders.
- Digital platforms and apps will provide streaming in various regions.
- Match timings are largely structured to suit prime-time viewership in India and Sri Lanka, with most matches starting mid-afternoon local time.
Whats New in ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025
- The record prize pool ($13.88 million) makes this one of the most lucrative Women ODI tournaments ever.
- The introduction of an all-female officiating panel marks an important milestone in Women cricket governance.
- The tournament’s ticket affordability, with group stage tickets in India starting at as low as INR 100, is designed to widen access and drive attendance.
- Neutral venue arrangements for Pakistan emphasize ICC’s navigation of political complexity while ensuring inclusion.
- Venue changes (such as replacing Bengaluru with Navi Mumbai) reflect flexibility and efforts to optimize infrastructure and fan convenience.
WCWC 2025 FAQs
Will all teams play an equal number of matches in ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025?
Yes. With a round-robin format, each of the eight teams will play seven group stage matches one against each of the other teams before the top four advance to semi-finals.
How can fans from outside India and Sri Lanka watch the WCWC matches?
ICC.tv has streaming for many territories without local broadcast partners. Additionally, official broadcasters in each country typically carry the tournament. Viewers should check local sports network schedules and streaming services.
Are there reserve days for knockout matches?
The official schedule has not detailed reserve days for all matches. However, cricket tournaments of this scale usually include contingency plans for interruptions (e.g. rain) especially for semi-finals and the final. It is advisable for fans to follow ICC announcements closer to match days.
What are the safety protocols, fan entry, and seating arrangements?
Venue safety protocols, including entry gates, bag checks, and crowd management, will follow ICC and host country guidelines. Stadiums are expected to have segregated seating for different fan zones, and ticket hygiene (authenticity checks) will be enforced. Fans are urged to buy tickets only from authorized platforms.
Will there be extra features like fan zones, merchandise stalls, and opening ceremony in ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025?
Yes. The tournament will feature an opening ceremony in Guwahati, live musical performances, themed fan zones, and official merchandise available at stadiums and through online partners. These add to the match-day experience, especially for attending fans.
How many teams are participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
A total of eight teams will compete in this edition of the tournament. These include India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Together, they represent the best women’s cricketing talent from around the globe.
Where is the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 being played?
The World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Matches are scheduled across top cricket venues such as Guwahati, Indore, Navi Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo, offering fans an exciting mix of stadium experiences in two cricket-loving nations.
What is the format of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
The tournament will use a round-robin format, where every team faces each other once during the group stage. The top four teams on the points table will move into the semi-finals, with the winners eventually battling it out in the grand final for the trophy.
How can fans buy tickets for the Women’s World Cup 2025?
Tickets will be made available through the official ICC portal and authorized ticketing partners in India and Sri Lanka. Since high-profile matches, especially India vs Pakistan, are expected to sell out fast, fans are encouraged to book their seats as early as possible.
What is the prize money for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
The ICC has announced a substantial prize fund for this edition. The champions will secure the largest portion, while the runners-up and semi-finalists will also receive significant rewards. The prize pool reflects the growing stature of women’s cricket on the world stage.
Will live streaming be available worldwide?
Yes. Every match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 will be broadcast live through ICC’s global media partners. In India, coverage will be available on Star Sports and streamed online via Disney+ Hotstar and SonyLiv. Other regions will have coverage through their respective broadcasters to ensure fans worldwide don’t miss out.
Who are the defending champions in the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
Australia enters this tournament as the defending champion, having lifted the trophy in the previous edition. With their rich history in women’s cricket, they will once again be a team to watch.
What records could be broken in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
This World Cup presents opportunities for new milestones, such as players challenging for the all-time highest run tally, fastest centuries in women’s ODIs, or becoming the leading wicket-taker in tournament history. With so much talent on display, fans can expect several record-breaking performances.
Will the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 use DRS technology?
Yes, the Decision Review System (DRS) will be implemented across all matches. This ensures accuracy in umpiring decisions and adds another layer of fairness and professionalism to the tournament.
Why is the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 important for the future of women’s cricket?
The World Cup is more than just a competition it’s a platform that showcases the rapid growth of women’s cricket. It plays a vital role in inspiring young girls worldwide, boosting international interest in the sport, and driving progress toward equal recognition and opportunities in cricket.
Conclusion
The ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be more than just a tournament it’s set to be a statement: affirming the value of Women cricket, pushing for equity, and elevating fan engagement. From Guwahati to Colombo, Indore to Navi Mumbai, fans will witness top-level ODI cricket featuring the world’s best players. With low ticket prices, enhanced broadcasting access, and historic innovations in officiating and presentation, this edition is expected to raise the bar. Therefore, mark your calendars from 30 September to 2 November 2025, prepare to book early, and get ready for what is shaping up to be one of the most memorable Women Cricket World Cups ever.