FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 Sweepstake Kit | Women in Sport
Published If we want equality for women and girls, we need everyone onside. That’s why this summer, we’re celebrating the FIFA World Cup with a charity sweepstake. Download your sweepstake kit here. Women’s sport is going through a period of unprecedented growth. In 2025, 12.2m people tuned into the Lionesses’ historic Women’s Euro victory, making […]
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Squad, fixtures and results
Published Women’s team sport is undergoing a revolution. In 2025, the Lionesses became back-to-back Euros champions, and the Red Roses lifted the World Cup trophy in front of a record 81,885 fans at Twickenham. Now, England’s female cricketers have the chance to add to that incredible legacy, with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup coming […]
Summer of Women’s Sport 2026 Calendar: Dates, times and where to watch
Published Last summer proved the power of women’s sport. The Lionesses historic Euros win last year was the most-watched sports moment of the year across all UK broadcasters, and the Red Roses vs France at Twickenham was the most-watched rugby match of 2025 – men’s or women’s. But despite this progress, the situation for women and girls on the ground is slow to change. In England, 24% fewer girls than […]
Women in Sport strengthens Board with three new trustee appointments
Published We have further strengthened our Board with the appointment of three outstanding new trustees, bringing a wealth of leadership experience across business, sport and public service. As the leading research and advocacy charity, we are delighted to welcome Clare Broadbent, Ganan Kanagathurai and Chris Haward to our Board as we continue to drive systemic […]
Women in Sport’s response to DCMS’s Game On report
Published Today, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee published the final report from its Game On inquiry into community and school sport. The report draws on input and expertise from across the sport sector, including Women in Sport’s knowledge and insight. We provided written evidence to the inquiry as well as being asked to […]
Meet Women in Sport’s 2026 London Marathon runners
Published Get to know our #TeamWomenInSport runners at the 2026 London Marathon and learn their motivations behind supporting our charity. Charlie and Sabine Partners Charlie and Sabine (Beanie) are running for us because women’s sport is central to their lives: women’s rugby is how they met, where they work, and something they believe everyone should […]
England Women’s Rugby star Sadia Kabeya MBE joins Women in Sport as new Ambassador
Published Women in Sport is delighted to announce that Sadia Kabeya MBE, England rugby international and Player of the Match in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, has joined the charity as an official Women in Sport Ambassador. Sadia’s appointment comes at a crucial moment for women’s sport. Despite growing visibility and success at the elite […]
1.3 million girls who once loved sport drop out as teenagers. And that’s not ok.
Published In the week of International Women’s Day 2026, Women in Sport has teamed up with Ocean Outdoor to highlight the shocking stat that demonstrates how many girls are still missing out on all the benefits and joy sport can bring. Despite the huge growth of women’s sport and the phenomenal success of our elite […]
2026 Winter Paralympics: When is it, how to watch and who are the women to look out for?
Published The 2026 Winter Olympics proved that women truly belong in adventure sport. We witnessed extraordinary athletes pushing limits, taking risks, and pursuing the sports they love. Now our attention turns to the Winter Paralympics, with the incredible female athletes of Paralympics GB ready to take their place in the spotlight. Who are they and […]
“When girls see someone like them, they believe they belong”: Disabled women share their experiences in sport
Published Our research following the 2024 Paralympics found that 6 in 10 disabled girls were inspired to try a new sport and 79% felt it proved “disabled sport is equally important as non-disabled sport”. But despite wanting to get involved, disabled girls are not getting the support they need to be active. 4 in 10 say there aren’t enough opportunities for […]