ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule promises to be one of the biggest cricketing spectacles anywhere in the world, featuring the very best players and teams competing in front of millions of fans. Hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will see action that is high-octane, full stadiums and edge-of-the-seat matches spread across some of the most iconic venues in the history of cricket. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 featuring 20 international teams, a fiercely contested multi-stage playing format and matches played over February and March in 2026, expect to see high-speed action, iconic rivalries, and moments to remember that set fire on this cricket’s shortest and most thrilling stage.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (Group Stage Matches – February 7 to February 20, 2026)
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 07 Feb 2026 | PAK vs NED | SSC, Colombo |
| 07 Feb 2026 | WI vs BAN | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 07 Feb 2026 | IND vs USA | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 08 Feb 2026 | NZ vs AFG | Chennai |
| 08 Feb 2026 | ENG vs NEP | Mumbai |
| 08 Feb 2026 | SL vs IRE | Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 09 Feb 2026 | BAN vs ITA | Kolkata |
| 09 Feb 2026 | ZIM vs OMA | SSC, Colombo |
| 09 Feb 2026 | SA vs CAN | Ahmedabad |
| 10 Feb 2026 | NED vs NAM | Delhi |
| 10 Feb 2026 | NZ vs UAE | Chennai |
| 10 Feb 2026 | PAK vs USA | SSC, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | SA vs AFG | Ahmedabad |
| 11 Feb 2026 | AUS vs IRE | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | ENG vs WI | Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | SL vs OMA | Kandy |
| 12 Feb 2026 | NEP vs ITA | Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | IND vs NAM | Delhi |
| 13 Feb 2026 | AUS vs ZIM | Premadasa, Colombo |
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (Super 8 Stage – February 21 to February 29, 2026)
After the initial group stage, the top two teams from each of the four groups (A,B,C,D) face off in a Super 8 round that cuts down further competitors for the semi-finals.
These games are played at important centres of India and Sri Lanka (Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai/ Colombo and Kandy).
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (Knockouts – March 2026)
| Stage | Date | Venue |
| Semi-final 1 | March 4, 2026 | Kolkata / Colombo (venue dependent) |
| Semi-final 2 | March 5, 2026 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Final | March 8, 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad or Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Host Cities & Venues
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be held at the below mentioned venues in India and Sri Lanka:
India:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Sri Lanka:
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Tournament Format at a Glance
- 20 teams drawn into four groups (A, B, C and D)
- 40 Group games between Feb 7–20, 2026
- Super 8 round: Feb 21-29, 2026
- Semi-finals: Mar 4–5, 2026
- Final: March 8, 2026
Key Matches to Watch In ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Opening Day (Feb 7):
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai || India vs USA
- Pakistan v Netherlands at SSC, Colombo
- India vs Pakistan: To be played on February 15, 2026, in Colombo (subject to final confirmation)
Broadcast & Viewing Info
Watch The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule matches are broadcast around the world with official and local partners, as well as streamed live. Several games will also be live-streamed on digital platforms in some countries.
Summary About The T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
Tournament Duration:
- February 7 Notice – March 8, 2026
- 55 matches, including Group, Super 8s, Knockouts
- Staged in India & Sri Lanka
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