Women Central Europe Cup (Norway) 2026/27

The Women Central Europe Cup is a regional Twenty20 International cricket tournament. Organised by the Czech Cricket Union in partnership with the European Cricket Network, it provides competitive matches for emerging national sides. The competition was founded in 2024, with the inaugural edition taking place in Prague at the Scott Page Field in Vinoř. It was established to offer International Cricket Council ranking points for nations in the region.

Unlike domestic club competitions, this tournament features national teams rather than county or club sides. Participation is by invitation and is based on national team availability and developmental goals. The format typically involves a round-robin league stage among three to five participating teams. The event often concludes with a final or crowns the league leader as champion. It is a standalone invitational event and does not feature promotion or relegation.

Notable participants include the Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, and Luxembourg. The competition serves as a developmental pathway for these nations. While it contributes to ICC rankings, it is not part of the domestic league pyramid. It also operates separately from the broader European Cricket Championship, focusing specifically on Central European nations.

The winners of the identified editions are Gibraltar Women for 2024, Austria Women for 2025, and the Czech Republic Women for 2026. The tournament distinguishes itself from other regional cups by its focus on women's cricket in this specific geographic area. It offers a structured environment for teams to gain experience against similar-level opponents. The competition remains distinct from the men's Central Europe Cup, which began earlier and achieved Twenty20 International status in 2019. This event continues to grow as a key fixture in the regional cricket calendar for participating nations.