ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Captains, Venues and Live Streaming Info

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 edition, 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, every team will face their group opponents once. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eight stage.

The eight teams will then be divided into two Super Eight groups. Each team will play three matches, and the top two sides from both groups will enter the semi-finals. Winners of both semi-finals will play the grand final.

Here you can find the latest details about the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, including the schedule, venues, teams, format, and live streaming information.

ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule

The T20 World Cup 2026 will be played from February 7 to March 8, 2026. A total of 55 matches are planned across India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will consist of the group stage, Super Eight, semi-finals, and final.

The ICC will officially announce the complete schedule on November 25, but India’s full group-stage fixtures are already confirmed through multiple reports.

Team India – Confirmed Schedule (Group Stage)

India – Expected Super Eight & Knockout Path

*Note: If Pakistan reaches the semifinal or final, those matches may shift to Colombo as per ICC’s pre-agreed arrangement.

T20 World Cup 2026 Groups and Teams

Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia

Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman

Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy

Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

T20 World Cup 2026: India’s Group

India is placed in one of the easier groups, with only one other Test-playing nation (Pakistan):

• India
• Pakistan
• USA
• Namibia
• Netherlands

T20 World Cup 2026: Teams and Captains

Here are the 20 qualified teams for the T20 World Cup 2026, along with their expected captains:

T20 World Cup 2026: Squads and Players

Team squads for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be officially announced closer to the tournament in late 2025.

T20 World Cup 2026: Venues

The ICC has shortlisted eight venues across India and Sri Lanka. Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad are confirmed from India’s side, while Colombo (two stadiums) and Kandy are finalised in Sri Lanka.

Expected Host Venues

• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Pallekele Stadium, Kandy
• Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming Details

Fans in India can watch the T20 World Cup 2026 live on:

• TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
• Live Streaming: JioCinema / Hotstar

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 promises an action-packed month of cricket with top cricketing nations, debutant teams like Italy, and iconic venues across India and Sri Lanka. With the tournament returning to the subcontinent after several years, fans can expect high-scoring thrillers, spin-friendly battles, and a grand finale in front of a massive Ahmedabad crowd.