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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Announced Dates & Venue Info

Siddharth Joshi
November 28, 2025

The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. It is set to take place from 07 February 2026, with the final scheduled for 08 March 2026. This event returns to two of cricket’s most passionate nations.

A total of 20 teams will compete in the tournament, using the same format as the previous edition. India enters as the defending champions after winning the 2024 title in the USA and the West Indies.

Check this blog for the latest updates, insights, and details about the 2026 T20 World Cup, including team progress, event news, and the tournament schedule.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Tournament Overview

With 20 teams ready to compete, the event promises a lively mix of well-known cricket nations and promising newcomers. It will start in 07 February 2026 and will feature a fast-paced format aimed at delivering intense matches, exciting moments, and unforgettable performances. 

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Source: Khel Now

Below is a detailed overview of the important information about the upcoming edition.

TournamentICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
OrganiserInternational Cricket Council (ICC)
FormatTwenty-20 International
Tournament formatGroup Stage, Super 8s & Knockout matches
Host(s)India, Sri Lanka
Number of teams20
Number of matches55
Recent edition2024
Defending championsIndia

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 –  All 20 Teams & Groups

All 20 teams competing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been finalized. Some teams secured automatic entry as hosts or through their performances in earlier ICC events. The other teams earned their spots by advancing through regional qualifying tournaments.

Below are all 20 teams qualified for the tournament.

TeamQualification Method
IndiaCo-hosts
Sri LankaCo-hosts
AfghanistanTop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
AustraliaTop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
BangladeshTop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
EnglandTop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
South AfricaTop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
USATop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
West IndiesTop 7 finish in T20WC 2024
IrelandICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings
New ZealandICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings
PakistanICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings
CanadaAmericas Qualifier
ItalyEurope Qualifier
NetherlandsEurope Qualifier
NamibiaAfrica Qualifier
ZimbabweAfrica Qualifier
NepalAsia/EAP Qualifier
OmanAsia/EAP Qualifier
UAEAsia/EAP Qualifier

Out of the 20 participating teams, four groups will be formed with five teams each for the tournament, as shown below.

Group AGroup BGroup CGroup D
IndiaAustraliaBangladeshUAE
NamibiaOmanItalyAfghanistan
NetherlandsIrelandNepalCanada
USAZimbabweWest IndiesNew Zealand
PakistanSri LankaEnglandSouth Africa

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Schedule

According to the latest announcement from the ICC, the much-anticipated T20 tournament will kick off with three matches on the opening day. The competition will last for one month, showcasing the best cricket action. 

Check here for the schedule.

MatchDateTime(Local)Venue
Pakistan vs Netherlands07 February 202611:00 AMSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
West Indies vs Bangladesh07 February 20263:00 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
India vs USA07 February 20267:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
New Zealand vs Afghanistan08 February 202611:00 AMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
England vs Nepal08 February 20263:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sri Lanka vs Ireland08 February 20267:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Bangladesh vs Italy09 February 202611:00 AMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Zimbabwe vs Oman09 February 20263:00 PMSinhalese Sport Club, Colombo
South Africa vs Canada09 February 20267:00 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Netherlands vs Namibia10 February 202611:00 AMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
New Zealand vs UAE10 February 20263:00 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pakistan vs USA10 February 20267:00 PMSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
South Africa vs Afghanistan11 February 202611:00 AMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Australia vs Ireland11 February 20263:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
England vs West Indies11 February 20267:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sri Lanka vs Oman12 February 202611:00 AMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Nepal vs Italy12 February 20263:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
India vs Namibia12 February 20267:00 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Australia vs Zimbabwe13 February 202611:00 AMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Canada vs UAE13 February 20263:00 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
USA vs Netherlands13 February 20267:00 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Ireland vs Oman14 February 202611:00 AMSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
England vs Bangladesh14 February 20263:00 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
New Zealand vs South Africa14 February 20267:00 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
West Indies vs Nepal15 February 202611:00 AMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
USA vs Namibia15 February 20263:00 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
India vs Pakistan15 February 20267:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Afghanistan vs UAE16 February 202611:00 AMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
England vs Italy16 February 20263:00 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Australia vs Sri Lanka16 February 20267:00 PMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
New Zealand vs Canada17 February 202611:00 AMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Ireland vs Zimbabwe17 February 20263:00 PMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Bangladesh vs Nepal17 February 20267:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
South Africa vs UAE18 February 202611:00 AMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Pakistan vs Namibia18 February 20263:00 PMSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
India vs Netherlands18 February 20267:00 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
West Indies vs Italy19 February 202611:00 AMEden Gardens, Kolkata
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe19 February 20263:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Afghanistan vs Canada19 February 20267:00 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Australia vs Oman20 February 20267:00 PMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Super 8 Group 2, Y2 vs Y321 February 20267:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Super 8 Group 2, Y1 vs Y422 February 20263:00 PMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Super 8 Group 1, X1 vs X422 February 20267:00 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Super 8 Group 1, X2 vs X323 February 20267:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Super 8 Group 2, Y1 vs Y324 February 20267:00 PMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Super 8 Group 2, Y2 vs Y425 February 20267:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Super 8 Group 1, X3 vs X426 February 20263:00 PMNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Super 8 Group 1, X1 vs X226 February 20267:00 PMMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Super 8 Group 2, Y1 vs Y227 February 20267:00 PMR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Super 8 Group 2, Y3 vs Y428 February 20267:00 PMPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Super 8 Group 1, X2 vs X401 March 20263:00 PMArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Super 8 Group 1, X1 vs X301 March 20267:00 PMEden Gardens, Kolkata
1st Semi-Final04 March 20267:00 PMTBC
2nd Semi-Final05 March 20267:00 PMWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Final08 March 20267:00 PMTBC

Defending champions India start their 2026 campaign against the USA on 07 February at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Italy will make its debut in a T20 World Cup after qualifying for the first time. 

Their first match is scheduled for 09 February 2026, when they face the Bangladesh national cricket team. In this tournament, the Italian team brings a new element to the 20-team field.

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Conclusion: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Set to Begin on 07 February!

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is officially set to start on 07 February 2026. India and Sri Lanka will co-host the 10th edition of the tournament. 

With 20 teams competing and a full schedule released, fans can look forward to a month of exciting cricket, including group stages, Super 8 clashes, semi-finals, and the final on 08 March 2026.

Defending champions India, debutants Italy, and several strong teams will make the event thrilling from beginning to end. Stay tuned for the action at iconic venues in India and Sri Lanka.

Siddharth Joshi

Siddharth Joshi is the voice behind GenZcricket, a cricket lover turned storyteller. Born in 2001, his dream of becoming a cricketer was cut short by an early injury—but his love for the game never faded. Instead, he found a new way to stay connected by analyzing matches, players, and stadiums through his platform. With GenZcricket, Siddharth aims to help the younger generation dive deeper into the game with insights, stats, and stories. His goal is to make cricket exciting, relatable, and accessible for fans of all ages—especially Gen Z.

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