DY Patil Stadium Misses Women's Champions Trophy Due To Renovation, ICC Names Mumbai & Vadodara Venues
New Delhi, Sep 7: Ongoing repair work has resulted in Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium missing out on hosting matches for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy, set to be played in India from February 14 to 28, 2027. DY Patil Stadium misses out Last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium as the venues for…
The Women's Champions Trophy, set to take place in India from February 14 to 28, 2027, was ultimately hosted at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and Vadodara International Cricket Stadium due to ongoing renovation work at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The privately-owned DY Patil Stadium, located within the DY Patil University campus, has a significant history in women's cricket, hosting the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final where India defeated South Africa to claim its first senior women's ICC trophy.
The venue is also a primary host for Women's Premier League (WPL) fixtures. Extensive repair work across the spectator stands, particularly the addition of washrooms on higher levels, has rendered the stadium unavailable for the upcoming tournament. Officials explained that the construction work, which includes installing washrooms on floors 1, 2, and 3, is ongoing and cannot be conducted simultaneously with high-profile games due to safety and logistical concerns.
The Women's Champions Trophy will feature the top six women's T20I sides as per the July 6, 2026 cut-off date, including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.
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