The ICC T20 World Cup will return for its 10th edition from February 7 to March 8, 2026. India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the T20I tournament.
Like the last iteration, 20 teams will feature in the T20 World Cup 2026. The teams will be split into four groups of five sides each.
In the group stage, the teams will meet their group opponents once. Then the top two teams from all four groups will move into the Super Eight round.
The eight teams will again be divided into two groups, taking on their group members once to secure the top two spots. Teams occupying the top two positions in both groups will make the semi-finals. Then the semi-final winners will square off in the title clash.
Here you can find the complete schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, along with qualified teams, venues, and live stream details.
ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule
The T20 World Cup 2026 is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8, 2026. A total of 55 matches will be played across India and Sri Lanka. The group stage will be followed by the Super Eight, semi-finals, and final.
T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule
The official schedule announced by ICC. The T20 World Cup is set to begin on February 7 and will conclude with the final in Ahmedabad on March 8.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Opening Match – India vs TBD | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 8–24 Feb 2026 | Group Stage Matches (Groups A–D) | Across India & Sri Lanka |
| 25 Feb – 2 Mar 2026 | Super Eight Round | Multiple Venues |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Semi-Final 1 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Semi-Final 2 | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Final | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
T20 World Cup 2026: Teams and Captains
Here are the 19 teams that have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 so far, along with their expected captains. Only one slot remains, which will be decided after the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier.
| Team | Captain (Expected) |
|---|---|
| India | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Sri Lanka | Charith Asalanka |
| Afghanistan | Rashid Khan |
| Australia | Mitchell Marsh |
| Bangladesh | Litton Das |
| England | Harry Brook |
| South Africa | Aiden Markram |
| United States of America | Monank Patel |
| West Indies | Shai Hope |
| Ireland | Paul Stirling |
| New Zealand | Mitchell Santner |
| Pakistan | Salman Agha |
| Canada | Saad Bin Zafar |
| Italy | Joe Burns |
| Netherlands | Scott Edwards |
| Namibia | Gerhard Erasmus |
| Zimbabwe | Sikandar Raza |
| Nepal | Rohit Paudel |
| Oman | Zeeshan Maqsood |
| UAE | Muhammad Waseem |
T20 World Cup 2026: Squads and Players
Squads for all teams will be announced closer to the tournament in late 2025.
T20 World Cup 2026: Venues
Since India and Sri Lanka will co-host the tournament, matches will take place at venues across both countries. At least five Indian venues and two Sri Lankan venues are expected to be finalized. The final is likely to be held in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on whether India and Pakistan are involved.
T20 World Cup 2026 Expected Venues
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming Details
In India, fans can catch the T20 World Cup 2026 live on their TV and mobile devices.
- Live broadcast on TV: Star Sports Network
- Livestream on app and website: JioHotstar
T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be a historic tournament with 20 teams, thrilling rivalries, and a month-long cricketing carnival across India and Sri Lanka. With giants like India, Australia, and England joined by rising nations such as Italy, Namibia, and Canada, fans can expect a blend of tradition and fresh talent on the global stage. As the countdown begins, cricket lovers around the world eagerly await the final qualifiers, group draws, and official fixtures that will set the stage for one of the most exciting editions of the T20 World Cup.
