The T20 World Cup will return for its 10th edition in February-March 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.
T20 World Cup 2026: Teams and Captains
Here are the 20 qualified teams in the T20 World Cup 2026, along with their captains.
| 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 |
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T20 World Cup 2026: Squads and Players
Squads will be announced later.
T20 World Cup 2026: Venues
Since India and Sri Lanka will co-host the tournament, the matches will take place at venues across both countries. Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Dharamsala, and Kolkata are the probable venues in India. Colombo, Dambulla, and Kandy might share the hosting duties in Sri Lanka.
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 Cricket Stadium, Dambulla
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule
The confirmed dates for the T20 World Cup 2026 haven’t yet been revealed. But the T20 showpiece is likely to take place from mid-February to mid-March 2026.
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
