The buzz around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a whole new level as the ICC has officially released the full match schedule, confirming all match fixtures, venues, and timings for the tournament. This tenth edition of the T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is set to deliver a blockbuster cricketing spectacle.
Starting from February to March 2026, the tournament will unfold across 29 days and eight venues with five stadiums in India and three in Sri Lanka hosting the action. Fans can look forward to matches at iconic grounds, including the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Eeden Gardens in Kolkata, and the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
With the T20 WC 2026 groups finalized and high-voltage clashes like India vs Pakistan officially scheduled, anticipation is soaring across the globe. The release of the schedule has given fans the clarity they’ve been waiting for, allowing them to plan for what promises to be an unforgettable month of cricket.India is the winner of previous T20 WC.
The T20 World Cup 2026 road has officially begun, and the countdown to world-class cricket in the subcontinent is now in full motion.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The ICC has officially releasedthe complete match schedule for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, giving fans a full look at what promises to be an electrifying tournament.
With all 55 matches across India and Sri Lanka now confirmed, excitement is building for a month packed with world-class cricket.
The schedule features several blockbuster matches, including iconic clashes like India vs Pakistan, as well as high-stakes encounters such as England vs Bangladesh and Australia vs Sri Lanka.
With the fixtures now set, fans can finally start planning for every moment of the action as the road to T20 glory begins.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – All Qualified Teams
Team
Qualification Path
🇮🇳 India
Tournament Host
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Tournament Host
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🇦🇺 Australia
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🏴 England
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🇿🇦 South Africa
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🇺🇸 United States
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🌴 West Indies
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
🇮🇪 Ireland
ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings
🇳🇿 New Zealand
ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings
🇵🇰 Pakistan
ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings
🇨🇦 Canada
Americas Qualifier
🇮🇹 Italy
Europe Qualifier
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Europe Qualifier
🇳🇦 Namibia
Africa Qualifier
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Africa Qualifier
🇳🇵 Nepal
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
🇴🇲 Oman
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups & Format
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 20 teams, bringing together the biggest cricketing nations for a high-stakes global showdown.
Under the official groups format, the teams are split into four groups, with five teams in each group competing for a place in the next round.
Every team will play four matches during the group stage, and only the top two from each group will progress to the intense Super Eight phase where every ball, every run, and every decision becomes vital.
Here are the officially confirmed groups for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Group A
Team
Qualification Path
India 🇮🇳
Tournament Host
Pakistan 🇵🇰
ICC Men’s T20I Rankings
United States 🇺🇸
Americas Qualifier
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Europe Qualifier
Namibia 🇳🇦
Africa Qualifier
Group B
Team
Qualification Path
Australia 🇦🇺
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Tournament Host
Ireland 🇮🇪
ICC Men’s T20I Rankings
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Africa Qualifier
Oman 🇴🇲
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
Group C
Team
Qualification Path
England 🏴
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies 🌴
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Nepal 🇳🇵
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
Italy 🇮🇹
Europe Qualifier
Group D
Team
Qualification Path
New Zealand 🇳🇿
ICC Men’s T20I Rankings
South Africa 🇿🇦
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Top 7 finish – T20 World Cup 2024
Canada 🇨🇦
Americas Qualifier
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
In the Super Eight stage, the qualified teams will fight for a coveted spot in the semi-finals, where every match becomes a knockout in all but name.
The top two sides from each Super Eight group will move on to the final, where one champion will rise to claim the trophy and global glory.
T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
Category
Details
Tournament
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Edition
10th
Host Countries
India and Sri Lanka
Dates
7th February – 8th March 2026
Match Format
Twenty20 (20 overs per side)
Tournament Format
Group Stage, Super 8, Knockouts (Semi-finals & Final)
Total Teams
20 Participating Nations
Total Matches
55 (including group stages, Super 8, semi-finals & final)
Venues
India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi); Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy), Sinhalese Sports Club (Colombo)
First Match
7th February 2026 – Pakistan vs Netherlands at SSC Colombo
Final Match
8th March 2026 – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Official Schedule
Released by ICC – All matches, groups, and timings confirmed
Live Score & Updates
Available during the tournament via official ICC channels
Points Table
Updated after each match (T20 World Cup 2026 Standings)
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table (Group-wise)
The T20 World Cup 2026 brings together 20 qualified teams, organized into four groups of five. Listed below are the group-wise standings, which will be updated as the tournament progresses and each match is completed.
Group A Points Table
Team
M
W
L
T
N/R
PT
Series Form
Next
India 🇮🇳
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs USA, NAM, PAK
Pakistan 🇵🇰
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs NED, USA, IND
United States 🇺🇸
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs IND, PAK, NED
Netherlands 🇳🇱
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs PAK, NAM, USA
Namibia 🇳🇦
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs NED, IND, USA
Group B Points Table
Team
M
W
L
T
N/R
PT
Series Form
Next
Australia 🇦🇺
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs IRE, ZIM, SL
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs IRE, OMA, AUS
Ireland 🇮🇪
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs SL, AUS, OMA
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs OMA, AUS, IRE
Oman 🇴🇲
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs ZIM, SL, IRE
Group C Points Table
Team
M
W
L
T
N/R
PT
Series Form
Next
England 🏴
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs NEP, WI, BAN
West Indies 🌴
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs BAN, ENG, NEP
Bangladesh 🇧🇩
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs WI, ITA, ENG
Nepal 🇳🇵
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs ENG, ITA, WI
Italy 🇮🇹
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs BAN, NEP, ENG
Group D Points Table
Team
M
W
L
T
N/R
PT
Series Form
Next
Afghanistan 🇦🇫
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs NZ, SA, UAE
New Zealand 🇳🇿
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs AFG, UAE, SA
South Africa 🇿🇦
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs CAN, AFG, NZ
Canada 🇨🇦
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs SA, UAE, NZ
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
vs NZ, CAN, AFG
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table will update in real time as the tournament progresses. Teams will receive 2 points for every win, 1 point for a no-result or abandoned match, and 0 points for a loss. When two or more teams finish with the same number of points, their position on the table will be determined by Net Run Rate (NRR), the primary tiebreaker used to rank sides accurately.
T20 World Cup 2026 Tickets
Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the opening of T20 World Cup 2026 ticket sales.
With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament, tickets are expected to be made available on major Indian platforms such as Paytm, Insider, and BookMyShow, while official Sri Lankan ticketing partners will be announced soon.
Supporters will also have the option to purchase tickets offline through selected stadium box offices and authorized retail counters across key cities.
Information regarding ticket prices, seating categories, and booking periods has not yet been released.
Be sure to stay tuned for official updates from the ICC, BCCI, and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on ticket sale dates, pricing, and stadium availability.
T20 World Cup 2026 Broadcast TV Channels & Live Streaming
Country
TV Broadcast & Live Stream
India & Subcontinent
Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Australia
Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
South Africa
SuperSport
Bangladesh
Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites
Afghanistan
Ariana TV
New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ
UK
Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go app
USA
Willow TV, ESPN+
Sri Lanka
SLRC (Channel Eye), Dialog TV
Canada
Willow Canada
Pakistan
PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Tamasha app
MENA
STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX
UAE
CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV
Caribbean
ESPN Caribbean
When will the T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held from 7 February to 8 March 2026. The ICC has officially released the complete match schedule, including all fixtures, venues, dates, and start times for every game.
Who is hosting the T20 World Cup 2026?
The 2026 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India is hosting the event for the first time since the 2016 edition. Sri Lanka returns as co-host after more than a decade, offering a shared and expanded cricketing festival across both nations.
How many teams will participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
A total of 20 international teams will compete in this edition. These teams are divided into four groups of five, following an expanded tournament structure that allows more nations to participate and increases the level of global competition.
Where can fans purchase tickets for the T20 World Cup 2026?
Tickets will be sold exclusively through official ICC-approved platforms. In India, fans can expect sales through: BookMyShow Paytm Insider ICC’s official ticketing website In Sri Lanka, tickets will be available via authorized SLC ticketing partners. ICC, BCCI, and SLC will soon publish detailed announcements regarding ticket prices, booking dates, venue-specific passes, and hospitality packages.
