The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup is to get under way with a spectacular live performance from the cast of Wicked ahead of England's tournament opener against Sri Lanka on June 12.
Wicked stars Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen will take centre stage, bringing West End drama to the world as Elphaba and Glinda, performing iconic songs from one of the most globally successful musicals of all time.
Marking Wicked's 20th anniversary in London's West End, the performance will transform Edgbaston into a one-night-only collision of live theatre and elite sport.
The collaboration forms part of the ICC's ambition to elevate the Women's T20 World Cup beyond sport alone, creating culturally resonant moments that blend elite competition with world-class entertainment and position the tournament among the biggest global live-event experiences.
The tournament is already on the yellow brick road to history and has set a new benchmark as the highest-selling edition, with more than 150,000 tickets sold with three weeks to go.
The performance of Wicked at the Women's T20 World Cup opening ceremony will be available to watch free to air on Sky Mix, YouTube and the Your Site App, as well as on Sky One and Your Site channels.
Beth Barrett-Wild, tournament director, said: "You wouldn't normally expect to see world-class cricket sharing the same stage as a hit West End musical, but that is exactly what makes this such an unmissable way to open the tournament.
"Bringing the magic of Wicked and its hugely talented cast to Edgbaston will create an epic night of spectacle, emotion, and atmosphere.
"It will also set the tone for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, opening 24 days of competition showcasing the very best in global cricket, with dramatic showdowns, unlimited excitement and gravity defying moments of unparalleled sporting skill. We can't wait to get things started!"
With more than 150,000 tickets already sold for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the countdown to the opening game is on. Tickets available via
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