The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule has officially been unveiled, setting the stage for another blockbuster global cricket event. The tournament will begin on 7 February 2026, with defending champions India starting their title defence at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, against the United States. The final is scheduled for 8 March at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with Colombo named as the backup venue.
The opening day will be action-packed, with Pakistan, West Indies, and India all playing on the same day across Colombo, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Host Nations & Venues
The 2026 edition will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches spread across eight venues in the subcontinent.
Indian Venues
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- New Delhi
Sri Lankan Venues
- Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium)
- Colombo (SSC Ground)
- Kandy
The semi-finals will be played in Kolkata and Mumbai, while Colombo remains the alternate venue for one semi-final and the final, depending on qualification scenarios.
Schedule Unveiled at Mumbai Ceremony
The schedule announcement took place in Mumbai in the presence of several high-profile figures, including ICC Chairman Jay Shah, India captain Rohit Sharma, T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, and women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Rohit Sharma was also named the ICC Brand Ambassador for the tournament.
Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the tournament’s return to the region, stating:
“It is wonderful to welcome the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup back to the subcontinent so soon after a groundbreaking Women’s Cricket World Cup. The passion for cricket in this region is unmatched, and fans have been waiting eagerly for another global spectacle.”
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta echoed similar sentiments, calling the 2026 edition a landmark moment for global cricket.
Rohit Sharma Reflects on His T20 World Cup Journey
India captain Rohit Sharma shared his personal connection with the tournament and its legacy:
“I have the good fortune of winning this tournament two times and can say from experience that each win in this tournament is a special one. I won the title in 2007 as a youngster and then lifted it as captain in 2024, but it is not just the final that I remember with as much fondness. Many other matches also stand out to me with equal fondness.”
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Dates at a Glance
- Tournament Start: 7 February 2026
- Group Stage: 7–20 February
- Super Eights: From 21 February
- Semi-finals: 4 & 5 March
- Final: 8 March 2026
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
The tournament will feature 20 teams, divided into four groups.
Group A
India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands
India vs Pakistan will be played on 15 February in Colombo
Group B
Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
Group C
England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal
Group D
South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures (Group Stage & Knockouts)
Below is a WordPress-responsive fixtures table (mobile-friendly and SEO-safe):
| Dates | Match | Time | Venue |
| February 7, Saturday | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 11:00 AM | SSC, Colombo |
| February 7, Saturday | West Indies vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | Kolkata |
| February 7, Saturday | India vs USA | 7:00 PM | Mumbai |
| February 8, Sunday | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | 11:00 AM | Chennai |
| February 8, Sunday | England vs Nepal | 3:00 PM | Mumbai |
| February 8, Sunday | Sri Lanka vs ireland | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 9, Monday | Bangladesh vs Italy | 11:00 AM | Kolkata |
| February 9, Monday | Zimbabwe vs Oman | 3:00 PM | SSC, Colombo |
| February 9, Monday | South Africa vs Canada | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| February 10, Tuesday | Netherlands vs Namibia | 11:00 AM | Delhi |
| February 10, Tuesday | New Zealand vs UAE | 3:00 PM | Chennai |
| February 10, Tuesday | Pakistan vs USA | 7:00 PM | SSC, Colombo |
| February 11, Wednesday | South Africa vs Afghanistan | 11:00 AM | Ahmedabad |
| February 11, Wednesday | Australia vs Ireland | 3:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 11, Wednesday | England vs West Indies | 7:00 PM | Mumbai |
| February 12, Thursday | Sri Lanka vs Oman | 11:00 AM | Kandy |
| February 12, Thursday | Nepal vs Italy | 3:00 PM | Mumbai |
| February 12, Thursday | India vs Namibia | 7:00 PM | New Delhi |
| February 13, Friday | Australia vs Zimbabwe | 11:00 AM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 13, Friday | Canada vs UAE | 3:00 PM | Delhi |
| February 13, Friday | USA vs Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Chennai |
| February 14, Saturday | Ireland vs Oman | 11:00 AM | SSC, Colombo |
| February 14, Saturday | England vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | Kolkata |
| February 14, Saturday | New Zealand vs South Africa | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| February 15, Sunday | West Indies vs Nepal | 11:00 AM | Mumbai |
| February 15, Sunday | USA vs Namibia | 3:00 PM | Chennai |
| February 15, Sunday | India vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 16, Monday | Afghanistan vs UAE | 11:00 AM | Delhi |
| February 16, Monday | England vs Italy | 3:00 PM | Kolkata |
| February 16, Monday | Australia vs Sri Lanka | 7:00 PM | Kandy |
| February 17, Tuesday | New Zealand vs Canada | 11:00 AM | Chennai |
| February 17, Tuesday | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | 3:00 PM | Kandy |
| February 17, Tuesday | Bangladesh vs Nepal | 7:00 PM | Mumbai |
| February 18, Wednesday | South Africa vs UAE | 11:00 AM | Delhi |
| February 18, Wednesday | Pakistan vs Namibia | 3:00 PM | SSC, Colombo |
| February 18, Wednesday | India vs Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| February 19, Thursday | West Indies vs Italy | 11:00 AM | Kolkata |
| February 19, Thursday | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | 3:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 19, Thursday | Afghanistan vs Canada | 7:00 PM | Chennai |
| February 20, Friday | Australia vs Oman | 7:00 PM | Kandy |
| February 21, Saturday | Y2 vs Y3 | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 22, Sunday | Y1 vs Y4 | 3:00 PM | Kandy |
| February 22, Sunday | X1 vs X4 | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| February 23, Monday | X2 vs X3 | 7:00 PM | Mumbai |
| February 24, Tuesday | Y1 vs Y3 | 7:00 PM | Kandy |
| February 25, Wednesday | Y2 vs Y4 | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 26, Thursday | X3 vs X4 | 3:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
| February 26, Thursday | X1 vs X2 | 7:00 PM | Chennai |
| February 27, Friday | Y1 vs Y2 | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| February 28, Saturday | Y3 vs Y4 | 7:00 PM | Kandy |
| March 1, Sunday | X2 vs X4 | 3:00 PM | Delhi |
| March 1, Sunday | X1 vs X3 | 7:00 PM | Kolkata |
| March 4, Wednesday | Semi-final 1 | 7:00 PM | Kolkata/Colombo |
| March 5, Thursday | Semi-final 2 | 7:00 PM | Mumbai |
| March 8, Sunday | Final | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad/Colombo |
What Makes the 2026 T20 World Cup Special?
- Return of a global ICC event to the subcontinent
- High-profile India vs Pakistan clash at a neutral venue
- Balanced mix of traditional powers and emerging teams
- Multiple marquee venues, including Wankhede and Narendra Modi Stadium
With packed crowds, intense rivalries, and the fastest format of the game, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises a month-long cricketing spectacle unlike any other.
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