Women’s World Cup T20 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 cricketing infrastructure. Designed by renowned architects Michael Hopkins & Partners, the venue is known for its bowl-shaped layout and striking three-storey pavilion, which has become a defining feature of the stadium.

Located near Southampton on the edge of the M27 corridor, the site initially faced logistical challenges. During the 2004 Champions Trophy, England’s match against Sri Lanka was overshadowed by significant traffic problems as thousands of fans struggled to get to the venue.

However, over time the Rose Bowl established itself as one of England’s premier cricket grounds. In 2005 it hosted England’s first T20 International against Australia, a year later it introduced floodlit cricket and welcomed several high-profile day and night matches. In 2011, it gained Test status when England faced Sri Lanka, becoming the country’s 10th Test venue.

The stadium has also adopted sustainability initiatives in recent years. In 2024, it launched an ambitious plan to become the world’s greenest cricket ground, starting with the installation of more than 1,000 solar panels, which are expected to generate more than 25% of the venue’s energy consumption.

T20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2026 MATCHES AT THE ROSE BOWL, SOUTHAMPTON

Sat, June 13

West Indies vs New Zealand Match 4 Pool B

Tuesday, June 16

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Match 7 Pool B

Tuesday, June 16

England v Ireland Match 8 Pool B

Fri, June 19

New Zealand vs Ireland Match 13 Pool B

Sat, June 20

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Match 15 Pool A

Sat, June 20

Australia vs. Netherlands, 14th match, Group A

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Published on:

04 Jun 2026 15:59 IST