Hey cricket fans! The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is just days away – it kicks off on February 7. But before the real action starts, teams get ready with 16 warm-up matches from February 2 to 6. These practice games aren’t official, so no records count, but they’re super important for players to find rhythm and test combinations.
India’s main team faces South Africa and New Zealand in key warm-ups, while India A plays a couple too. All matches happen in India (Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Chennai) and Sri Lanka (Colombo)
T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches schedule
| Match No | Teams | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan vs Scotland | 2 Feb | 3:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| 2 | India A vs USA | 2 Feb | 5:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 3 | Canada vs Italy | 2 Feb | 7:00 PM | Chennai |
| 4 | Sri Lanka A vs Oman | 3 Feb | 1:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| 5 | Netherlands vs Zimbabwe | 3 Feb | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| 6 | Nepal vs USA | 3 Feb | 5:00 PM | Chennai |
| 7 | Namibia vs Scotland | 4 Feb | 1:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| 8 | Afghanistan vs West Indies | 4 Feb | 3:00 PM | Bengaluru |
| 9 | Ireland vs Pakistan | 4 Feb | 5:00 PM | Colombo |
| 10 | India vs South Africa | 4 Feb | 7:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 11 | Oman vs Zimbabwe | 5 Feb | 1:00 PM | Colombo |
| 12 | Canada vs Nepal | 5 Feb | 3:00 PM | Chennai |
| 13 | Australia vs Netherlands | 5 Feb | 5:00 PM | Colombo |
| 14 | New Zealand vs USA | 5 Feb | 7:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| 15 | Italy vs UAE | 6 Feb | 3:00 PM | Chennai |
| 16 | India A vs Namibia | 6 Feb | 5:00 PM | Bengaluru |
Big ones to watch: India’s clash with South Africa on Feb 4 evening, and New Zealand vs USA later that week. These games help big teams fine-tune before the main tournament.
Where to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches Live
In India, catch all the action on Star Sports Network – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and regional/Hindi feeds. Star Sports holds the ICC broadcast rights till 2026, and warm-ups are included.
For streaming, head to JioHotstar (JioCinema + Hotstar app/website) – it’s free with a Jio connection or easy subscription. Perfect for watching on mobile, laptop, or TV.
These warm-ups are your first taste of T20 World Cup 2026 excitement! Which match are you most excited for – India vs South Africa or something else? Let us know in the comments. The countdown is on!
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