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.
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Pakistan vs Netherlands | SSC, Colombo |
| 07 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 07 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | India vs USA | Mumbai |
| 08 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai |
| 08 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | England vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| 08 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Zimbabwe vs Oman | SSC, Colombo |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Australia vs Ireland | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | England vs West Indies | Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | India vs Namibia | Delhi |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Australia vs Zimbabwe | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Canada vs UAE | Delhi |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Ireland vs Oman | SSC, Colombo |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | USA vs Namibia | Chennai |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | India vs Pakistan | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | England vs Italy | Kolkata |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Pakistan vs Namibia | SSC, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | West Indies vs Italy | Kolkata |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele |
| 21 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Y2 vs Y3 | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | Y1 vs Y4 | Pallekele |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | X1 vs X4 | Ahmedabad |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | X2 vs X3 | Mumbai |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Y1 vs Y3 | Pallekele |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Y2 vs Y4 | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 03:00 PM | X3 vs X4 | Ahmedabad |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | X1 vs X2 | Chennai |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Y1 vs Y2 | R Premadasa, Colombo |
| 28 Feb 2026 | 07:00 PM | Y3 vs Y4 | Pallekele |
| 01 Mar 2026 | 03:00 PM | X2 vs X4 | Delhi |
| 01 Mar 2026 | 07:00 PM | X1 vs X3 | Kolkata |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 07:00 PM | Semi Final 1 | TBC |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 07:00 PM | Semi Final 2 | Mumbai |
| 08 Mar 2026 | 07:00 PM | FINAL | TBC |
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)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2026 | India vs USA | Ahmedabad |
| 12 Feb 2026 | India vs Namibia | Delhi |
| 15 Feb 2026 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | India vs Netherlands | Mumbai |
India – Expected Super Eight & Knockout Path
| Stage | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Super 8 – Match 1 | 22 Feb 2026 | Ahmedabad |
| Super 8 – Match 2 | 26 Feb 2026 | Chennai |
| Super 8 – Match 3 | 1 Mar 2026 | Kolkata |
| Semi-Final | 5 Mar 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai* |
| Final | 8 Mar 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad* |
*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:
| 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 |
| USA | 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
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.



