ICC Announces T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament is set to take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026, with India and Sri Lanka serving as joint hosts.

The official schedule was revealed during a ceremony in Mumbai. Matches will be held across seven venues: Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Colombo, and Kandy.

A total of 20 teams will participate, divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage. In this stage, the eight teams will compete in two groups, with the top two from each group moving on to the semi-finals.

Groups

• Group A: India, Pakistan, United States, Netherlands, Namibia
• Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
• Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
• Group D: New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

Key Matches:

• Pakistan vs India will take place on 15 February 2026 in Colombo.
• The final is scheduled at Ahmedabad, but Colombo will host the final if Pakistan reaches the title match.
• Mumbai and Kolkata will host the semi-finals, with Pakistan’s involvement potentially shifting a semi-final to Colombo.

Full Fixtures – Men’s T20 World Cup 2026