The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed the Women’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2025-2029, featuring dedicated windows for women’s T20 leagues around the world to maximize player availability. Among these, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) window has been shifted from February-March to January-February beginning in 2026. This move allows major leagues like The Hundred (August) and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) (November) to operate without overlap, thereby increasing player participation across tournaments.
The newly announced FTP also introduces the Women’s Champions Trophy, set to debut in 2027, enhancing the global tournament calendar. The cycle kicks off with the Women’s ODI World Cup in 2025 in India, followed by the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026. The Women’s Champions Trophy will be held in 2027, followed by another T20 World Cup in 2028 and the ODI World Cup in 2029.
The ICC’s General Manager of Cricket, Wasim Khan, expressed excitement about the FTP, noting that the expanded Women’s Championship format now includes Zimbabwe, growing the competition to eleven teams. He highlighted the collaboration with Member Boards, who have introduced tri-series and multi-format series, creating a balanced schedule to elevate women’s cricket globally.
