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No More Matches In M.Chinnaswamy! DY Patil Stadium Replaced As Key Venue For ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 News24 –


In a significant shake-up to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule, the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai has been confirmed as a new host venue, replacing Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The decision comes after the Karnataka State Association failed to secure the required government clearance to host matches, the ICC announced on Friday (August 22).

Why the Change?

Bengaluru’s participation as a venue had been in doubt since early August. The situation worsened following the tragic stampede during celebrations of RCB’s IPL title victory, raising serious concerns over crowd management and safety protocols.

With the clearance not coming through, ICC moved swiftly to finalize Navi Mumbai as the replacement. The DY Patil Stadium will now host three league games, a semi-final, and possibly the final – unless Pakistan qualifies, in which case the summit clash will be held at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.

Venue City Country
DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai India
ACA Stadium Guwahati India
ACA-VDCA Stadium Vizag India
Holkar Stadium Indore India
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Sri Lanka

Revised Fixtures – Key Changes

Match New Venue Original Venue Date
India vs Sri Lanka Guwahati Bengaluru September 30
England vs South Africa Guwahati Bengaluru October 3
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Navi Mumbai Bengaluru October 20
India vs New Zealand Navi Mumbai Bengaluru October 23
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Guwahati Vizag October 10
England vs New Zealand Vizag Guwahati October 26

Tournament Schedule & Stakes

The tournament runs from September 30 to November 2, featuring league games followed by two semifinals and the final. The top four teams from the league stage will progress to the knockout phase.

Why DY Patil Stadium?

The DY Patil Stadium, known for its modern facilities and past experience of hosting high-profile cricket events, offers a strong alternative. It is expected to deliver world-class conditions for both players and fans, ensuring India remains at the heart of the tournament buzz.