T20I MEN’S WORLD CUP 2026
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in the February–March 2026 window.
Basic details
Hosts: India and Sri Lanka.
Dates: Tournament window is early February to early March 2026; coverage from major outlets notes play from around 7 February to 8 March.
Defending champions: India, after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Format and teams
Format: 20 teams, four groups of five, top two from each group to Super 8s, then semi-finals and final.
Qualification:
Direct: Hosts India and Sri Lanka, plus top sides from the 2024 T20 World Cup and ICC T20I rankings.
Regional qualifiers: Spots from Africa, Europe, Americas and combined Asia–EAP, which brought in teams like Italy, Nepal, Oman, UAE, Canada, Namibia, Zimbabwe and others.
Venues
India venues:
Ahmedabad – Narendra Modi Stadium.
New Delhi – Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Kolkata – Eden Gardens.
Chennai – M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Mumbai – Wankhede Stadium.
Sri Lanka venues:
Colombo – R. Premadasa Stadium.
Colombo – Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC).
Kandy – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
T20I World Cup Group Teams
T20I World Cup Qualified Teams
When is the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule and key dates
The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule and key dates are as follows:
Super 8 Match Schedule
- The tournament will start on February 7, 2026, with the opening match between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Other opening day matches West Indies vs Bangladesh in Kolkata, and India vs USA in Mumbai on February 7.
- The group stage will run from February 7 to February 20, 2026.
- The Super Eight phase starts on February 21 and goes until March 1, 2026.
- Semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2026.
- The final will be played on March 8, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. However, if Pakistan reaches the final, it may be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as per neutral venue agreements.
- A marquee match between India and Pakistan is set for February 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST in Colombo.
The tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches spread across multiple venues in both countries. This schedule is confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is available on official cricket websites like Online cricket id Betting Exchange Id and Shiva official book.