T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring unmatched excitement as India and Sri Lanka
co-host the biggest cricket festival in the shortest format. From legendary rivalries to rising
nations making headlines, this edition promises a month of explosive cricket action.
Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament Dates | February 7 – March 8, 2026 |
| Host Nations | India & Sri Lanka |
| Total Teams | 20 |
| Total Matches | 55 |
| Opening Match | Pakistan vs Netherlands (Colombo) |
| Final Match | Ahmedabad (March 8) |
Tournament Format
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | 4 groups (A–D), 5 teams each |
| Matches per Team | 4 |
| Super 8 | Top 2 teams from each group |
| Knockouts | Semi-Finals & Grand Final |
Marquee Matches to Watch
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| India vs USA | Feb 7 | Mumbai |
| England vs West Indies | Feb 11 | Mumbai |
| India vs Pakistan | Feb 15 | Colombo |
| Australia vs Sri Lanka | Feb 16 | Kandy |
| Grand Final | March 8 | Ahmedabad |
Team-wise Match Schedule (Group Stage)
| Team | Group Stage Matches |
|---|---|
| India | vs USA (Feb 7, Mumbai); vs Namibia (Feb 12, Delhi); vs Pakistan (Feb 15, Colombo) |
| Pakistan | vs Netherlands (Feb 7, Colombo); vs USA (Feb 10, Colombo); vs India (Feb 15, Colombo) |
| USA | vs India (Feb 7, Mumbai); vs Pakistan (Feb 10, Colombo) |
| Netherlands | vs Pakistan (Feb 7, Colombo) |
| West Indies | vs Bangladesh (Feb 7, Kolkata); vs England (Feb 11, Mumbai) |
| Bangladesh | vs West Indies (Feb 7, Kolkata) |
| England | vs West Indies (Feb 11, Mumbai) |
| Sri Lanka | vs Ireland (Feb 8, Colombo); vs Australia (Feb 16, Kandy) |
| New Zealand | vs Afghanistan (Feb 8, Chennai) |
| Afghanistan | vs New Zealand (Feb 8, Chennai) |
| Italy, Nepal & Others | Remaining fixtures to be announced |
Italy’s historic debut, emerging teams like USA and Nepal, and India hosting the event again
after 2016 make this edition one of the most anticipated T20 World Cups ever.
after 2016 make this edition one of the most anticipated T20 World Cups ever.
From electric night matches in Mumbai to a record-breaking final in Ahmedabad,
the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.
Get ready for a month of pure cricketing entertainment.
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