ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium to Replace Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy as Venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made changes to the venues for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium will now host matches instead of Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tournament, featuring eight teams, is scheduled from 30 September to 2 November across five venues in India and Sri Lanka. Navi Mumbai will host five matches, including a semi-final and possibly the final.

Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, expressed his confidence in Navi Mumbai as a venue for women's cricket: "Navi Mumbai has emerged as a genuine home for women's cricket in recent years. The support it has received during international fixtures and the Women's Premier League has been remarkable, creating an atmosphere that elevates the players and inspires fans. I am certain that the same energy will define the big matches of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup as it returns to India after 12 years."

Venue Changes and Schedule

The other venues remain unchanged: ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Holkar Stadium in Indore, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, and R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The first semi-final is set for 29 October in either Guwahati or Colombo. The second semi-final will be on 30 October in Navi Mumbai. If Pakistan reaches the knockout stages, their semi-final will be held in Colombo.

A special arrangement exists for an India-Pakistan semi-final scenario; it would take place as the first semi-final in Colombo. If Pakistan doesn't make it to the semi-finals, all knockout matches will occur in India.

Significance of the Tournament

Shah highlighted this tournament's importance: "We stand at a pivotal moment in the journey of the women's game. This World Cup has the potential to be remembered as one of those defining milestones that shaped the sport's future, not only in India but across the cricketing world." He also mentioned that unforeseen circumstances led to schedule adjustments and venue replacement.

The DY Patil Stadium is set to host three league matches, one semi-final, and could potentially stage the final on 2 November. Should Pakistan advance to the final, it will also be held in Colombo on 2 November.

2025 Women's World Cup Matches

The tournament kicks off with India facing Sri Lanka on 30 September in Guwahati. Other notable matches include Australia vs New Zealand on 1 October in Indore and Bangladesh vs Pakistan on 2 October in Colombo. The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for 5 October in Colombo.

This tournament promises excitement with its line-up of world-class venues showcasing top-tier women's cricket talent. It aims to inspire new fans while celebrating women's cricket's growth globally.