T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: India, Sri Lanka Host Feb 7–Mar 8

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, with the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The full schedule was announced by the ICC in November 2025.

India open their title defence on February 7 against the United States at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in a marquee night match. The same day, Pakistan face the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo and the West Indies play Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The tournament uses 20 teams in four groups of five; the top two from each group advance to the Super Eights, then to semi-finals and final. Fifty-five matches are scheduled across 29 days.

Background

India are defending champions after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados. The 2026 edition returns the event to the subcontinent: India hosted in 2016 and Sri Lanka in 2012. The format mirrors 2024, with group stages, Super Eights, and knockouts. Rohit Sharma, who led India to the 2024 title, was named ICC Brand Ambassador for the 2026 tournament at the schedule reveal in Mumbai. ICC Chairman Jay Shah and CEO Sanjog Gupta presented the fixtures.

Venues and Schedule

Eight venues will host matches. In India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), and Eden Gardens (Kolkata). In Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo), and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy).

Group stage runs February 7–20 (40 matches). Super Eights begin February 21. Semi-finals are in Kolkata or Colombo and Mumbai; the final is on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Colombo is the alternative venue for the final and for one semi-final if Pakistan reach those stages. If India and Pakistan meet in the semi-finals, that match will be in Colombo; if India face any other team in the semi-finals, that match will be in Mumbai.

Groups

• Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan
• Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
• Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal
• Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

All Group B matches are in Sri Lanka. All of Pakistan's matches are also in Sri Lanka.

Impact

Fans searching for "T20 World Cup schedule" are looking for dates, venues, and how to watch. The ICC has published the full fixture list and opened ticket registration. Willow TV and other broadcasters will carry the event in the US and elsewhere. The India–USA opener and India–Pakistan clash (February 15 at Premadasa) are among the most anticipated games.

What's Next

Ticket sales will follow registration on the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 site. Official travel packages will be offered through ICC Travel & Tours. Expect broadcast and streaming details to be announced in the months before the tournament.