Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
The Rose Bowl, Hampshire's current home ground, opened its doors in 2001 and represented a major step forward for the county's cricket infrastructure. Designed by renowned architects Michael Hopkins & Partners, the venue is known for its bowl-shaped layout and striking three-tier pavilion, which has become a defining feature of the stadium.
The Rose Bowl, Hampshire's current home ground, opened its doors in 2001 and represented a major step forward for the county's cricket infrastructure. Designed by renowned architects Michael Hopkins & Partners, the venue is known for its bowl-shaped layout and striking three-tier pavilion, which has become a defining feature of the stadium.
Situated near Southampton on the edge of the M27 corridor, the ground initially encountered logistical challenges. During the 2004 Champions Trophy, significant traffic issues overshadowed England's match against Sri Lanka as thousands of fans struggled to access the venue.
Over time, however, the Rose Bowl established itself as one of England's leading cricket grounds. It hosted England's maiden T20 International in 2005 against Australia, introduced floodlit cricket a year later, and welcomed several high-profile day-night fixtures. In 2011, it earned Test status when England faced Sri Lanka, becoming the country's 10th Test venue.
The stadium has also embraced sustainability initiatives in recent years. In 2024, it launched an ambitious plan to become the world's most environmentally friendly cricket ground, beginning with the installation of more than 1,000 solar panels that are expected to generate over 25% of the venue's energy consumption.
WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 MATCHES AT ROSE BOWL, SOUTHAMPTON
Sat, Jun 13
West Indies vs New Zealand, 4th Match, Group B
Tue, Jun 16
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 7th Match, Group B
Tue, Jun 16
England vs Ireland, 8th Match, Group B
Fri, Jun 19
New Zealand vs Ireland, 13th Match, Group B
Sat, Jun 20
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 15th Match, Group A
Sat, Jun 20
Australia Vs Netherlands, 14th Match, Group A
The Rose Bowl, Hampshire's current home ground, opened its doors in 2001 and represented a major step forward for the county's cricket infrastructure. Designed by renowned architects Michael Hopkins & Partners, the venue is known for its bowl-shaped layout and striking three-tier pavilion, which has become a defining feature of the stadium.
Situated near Southampton on the edge of the M27 corridor, the ground initially encountered logistical challenges. During the 2004 Champions Trophy, significant traffic issues overshadowed England's match against Sri Lanka as thousands of fans struggled to access the venue.
Over time, however, the Rose Bowl established itself as one of England's leading cricket grounds. It hosted England's maiden T20 International in 2005 against Australia, introduced floodlit cricket a year later, and welcomed several high-profile day-night fixtures. In 2011, it earned Test status when England faced Sri Lanka, becoming the country's 10th Test venue.
The stadium has also embraced sustainability initiatives in recent years. In 2024, it launched an ambitious plan to become the world's most environmentally friendly cricket ground, beginning with the installation of more than 1,000 solar panels that are expected to generate over 25% of the venue's energy consumption.
WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 MATCHES AT ROSE BOWL, SOUTHAMPTON
Sat, Jun 13
West Indies vs New Zealand, 4th Match, Group B
Tue, Jun 16
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 7th Match, Group B
Tue, Jun 16
England vs Ireland, 8th Match, Group B
Fri, Jun 19
New Zealand vs Ireland, 13th Match, Group B
Sat, Jun 20
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 15th Match, Group A
Sat, Jun 20
Australia Vs Netherlands, 14th Match, Group A
