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England Women will return to The Central Co-op County Ground in 2026 to play the first Vitality IT20 of the World Cup summer against New Zealand, as well as a Metro Bank One-Day International against Ireland later in the year.
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side will kick off a huge summer of T20 cricket at Derby on Wednesday 20 May, as preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup begin ahead of the showpiece event throughout June and July 2026.
Then, on Thursday 3 September, The Central Co-op County Ground will play host to the second Metro Bank One-Day International between England Women and Ireland Women, with Derbyshire Women & Girls Pathway alumni, Sarah Glenn, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Bess Heath all in contention to represent their country at Derby next summer.
It will be the first time England and New Zealand have faced off at The Central Co-op County Ground since 2021, when Heather Knight scored a match-winning century in an ODI victory.
England in Derby 2026:
Wed 20 May: England Women vs New Zealand (Vitality IT20)
Thu 3 September: England Women vs Ireland Women (Metro Bank One-Day International)
The England Ballot 2026 is now closed and winners will be notified if they’re successful on 1 October. All remaining tickets will go on General Sale on 15 October and by filling out the form below, you’ll be the first to know if tickets reach General Sale.
Tickets for Members:
2026 Derbyshire Members can claim a FREE ticket for the Metro Bank One-Day International between England Women and Ireland Women on Thursday 3 September 2026.
Members can also claim a discounted ticket for the Vitality IT20 between England Women and New Zealand Women on Wednesday 20 May.
Details for how to claim England tickets will be communicated to 2026 Members in due course.
| Fixture | England Women vs New Zealand Women | England Women vs Ireland Women |
| Price for Members (Early Bird) | £10 | INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP |
| Price for Members (Advance) | £15 | INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP |
| Price for Members (On the Day) | £20 | INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Ticket Ballot open now!
The Ticket Ballot for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is now open, so sign up for the best chance to get your hands on tickets.
The Central Co-op County Ground has been confirmed as a warm-up venue for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Our venue will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women’s cricket to local fans before the first ball of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is bowled at Edgbaston on 12 June next year. The warm-up matches will see the best in the world go head-to-head as they prepare for next summer’s groundbreaking tournament.
Full details of the warm-up schedule will be revealed in due course.
Sign up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Ticket Ballot HERE.
