The countdown to one of the most anticipated tournaments in women’s sport has officially begun. Tickets for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka from 30 September to 2 November, are now live, with the ICC announcing a record-breaking affordability initiative for fans across the globe.
In what is already being hailed as a watershed moment for women’s cricket, tickets for the group stage, available via an exclusive Google Pay pre-sale window from 7 pm IST on 4 September, are priced at a historic low, starting from just ₹100 (approx. $1.14) for matches in India. This move not only underscores the ICC’s vision to make the World Cup the most accessible global sports event to date but also signals its intent to expand the fan base of women’s cricket like never before.
Following the pre-sale phase, the general sale of tickets will open at 8 pm IST on 9 September on Tickets.cricketworldcup.com, offering fans worldwide the chance to secure their seat at the sport’s grandest stage. This two-tier approach reflects the ICC’s new partnership with Google, which has been positioned as a landmark collaboration aimed at amplifying visibility, technology-driven engagement, and inclusivity in women’s sport.
As anticipation builds, the ICC has also confirmed a dazzling curtain-raiser in Guwahati, where India will take on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener on 30 September. The Grand Opening Ceremony will feature a live performance by celebrated playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who will also lend her voice to the yet-to-be-released official anthem, “Bring It Home.” Her performance will be fused with cinematic visuals and on-ground activations, setting the stage for a month-long celebration of cricket, culture, and community.
The 2025 edition is particularly significant as it marks the return of the Women’s ODI World Cup to India after 12 years, with Sri Lanka stepping in to co-host select fixtures. Eight teams will vie for ultimate glory, with the champions set to walk away with a historic share of USD 4.48 Million from a record prize pot of $13.88 million, the largest in the competition’s history.
For India, a nation deeply synonymous with cricketing passion, and Sri Lanka, a land where the game beats at the heart of local culture, this World Cup is far more than a sporting event. It is a cultural festival, a statement of inclusivity, and a powerful reminder of how far women’s sport has come, and how much further it can go with the right impetus.
With ticket prices deliberately kept nominal, the ICC has thrown open the doors to entire families, students, and first-time spectators, ensuring stadiums are packed with the kind of diverse, vibrant crowds that have made cricket an unparalleled unifier in the subcontinent.
The participating teams will begin arriving in the host cities later this month, with fan activations, grassroots clinics, and cultural showcases lined up alongside the matches. For the players, the stage is set; for the fans, the opportunity has never been greater, the chance to be part of history, at a price that makes history in itself.
As the world readies for this spectacle of sport, one thing is certain: the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 isn’t just about crowning a champion; it’s about bringing cricket closer to its people, inspiring and encouraging the young girls to take up the sport and bringing the game home.
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