The official T20 World Cup 2026 schedule has finally been released, ending months of anticipation for cricket fans around the world. The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7, 2026, and will continue until March 8, 2026, bringing a full month of top-tier T20 cricket across India and Sri Lanka. With 20 teams and 55 matches, the stage is perfectly set for an unforgettable tournament.
With just a few months left, excitement is building especially as India, the last T20 World Cup winner (2024), prepares to defend its crown on home soil. The ICC has officially confirmed all venues, fixtures, and match timings, allowing fans to lock in dates and plan their travel well in advance.
From the T20 WC 2026 opening match to the grand finale, the competition will unfold across some of the most iconic stadiums in the cricketing world, including Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens, R. Premadasa Stadium, and the massive Narendra Modi Stadium.
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule & Dates Cricbuzz
Dates
Match
Group/Stage
Time
Venue
February 7, Saturday
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Group A
11:00 AM
SSC, Colombo
February 7, Saturday
West Indies vs Bangladesh
Group C
3:00 PM
Kolkata
February 7, Saturday
India vs USA
Group A
7:00 PM
Mumbai
February 8, Sunday
New Zealand vs Afghanistan
Group D
11:00 AM
Chennai
February 8, Sunday
England vs Nepal
Group C
3:00 PM
Mumbai
February 8, Sunday
Sri Lanka vs ireland
Group B
7:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 9, Monday
Bangladesh vs Italy
Group C
11:00 AM
Kolkata
February 9, Monday
Zimbabwe vs Oman
Group B
3:00 PM
SSC, Colombo
February 9, Monday
South Africa vs Canada
Group D
7:00 PM
Ahmedabad
February 10, Tuesday
Netherlands vs Namibia
Group A
11:00 AM
Delhi
February 10, Tuesday
New Zealand vs UAE
Group D
3:00 PM
Chennai
February 10, Tuesday
Pakistan vs USA
Group A
7:00 PM
SSC, Colombo
February 11, Wednesday
South Africa vs Afghanistan
Group D
11:00 AM
Ahmedabad
February 11, Wednesday
Australia vs Ireland
Group B
3:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 11, Wednesday
England vs West Indies
Group C
7:00 PM
Mumbai
February 12, Thursday
Sri Lanka vs Oman
Group B
11:00 AM
Kandy
February 12, Thursday
Nepal vs Italy
Group C
3:00 PM
Mumbai
February 12, Thursday
India vs Namibia
Group A
7:00 PM
New Delhi
February 13, Friday
Australia vs Zimbabwe
Group B
11:00 AM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 13, Friday
Canada vs UAE
Group D
3:00 PM
Delhi
February 13, Friday
USA vs Netherlands
Group A
7:00 PM
Chennai
February 14, Saturday
Ireland vs Oman
Group B
11:00 AM
SSC, Colombo
February 14, Saturday
England vs Bangladesh
Group C
3:00 PM
Kolkata
February 14, Saturday
New Zealand vs South Africa
Group D
7:00 PM
Ahmedabad
February 15, Sunday
West Indies vs Nepal
Group C
11:00 AM
Mumbai
February 15, Sunday
USA vs Namibia
Group A
3:00 PM
Chennai
February 15, Sunday
India vs Pakistan
Group A
7:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 16, Monday
Afghanistan vs UAE
Group D
11:00 AM
Delhi
February 16, Monday
England vs Italy
Group C
3:00 PM
Kolkata
February 16, Monday
Australia vs Sri Lanka
Group B
7:00 PM
Kandy
February 17, Tuesday
New Zealand vs Canada
Group D
11:00 AM
Chennai
February 17, Tuesday
Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Group B
3:00 PM
Kandy
February 17, Tuesday
Bangladesh vs Nepal
Group C
7:00 PM
Mumbai
February 18, Wednesday
South Africa vs UAE
Group D
11:00 AM
Delhi
February 18, Wednesday
Pakistan vs Namibia
Group A
3:00 PM
SSC, Colombo
February 18, Wednesday
India vs Netherlands
Group A
7:00 PM
Ahmedabad
February 19, Thursday
West Indies vs Italy
Group C
11:00 AM
Kolkata
February 19, Thursday
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
Group B
3:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 19, Thursday
Afghanistan vs Canada
Group D
7:00 PM
Chennai
February 20, Friday
Australia vs Oman
Group B
7:00 PM
Kandy
February 21, Saturday
Y2 vs Y3
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 22, Sunday
Y1 vs Y4
Super Eight
3:00 PM
Kandy
February 22, Sunday
X1 vs X4
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Ahmedabad
February 23, Monday
X2 vs X3
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Mumbai
February 24, Tuesday
Y1 vs Y3
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Kandy
February 25, Wednesday
Y2 vs Y4
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 26, Thursday
X3 vs X4
Super Eight
3:00 PM
Ahmedabad
February 26, Thursday
X1 vs X2
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Chennai
February 27, Friday
Y1 vs Y2
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Premadasa, Colombo
February 28, Saturday
Y3 vs Y4
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Kandy
March 1, Sunday
X2 vs X4
Super Eight
3:00 PM
Delhi
March 1, Sunday
X1 vs X3
Super Eight
7:00 PM
Kolkata
March 4, Wednesday
Semi-final 1
Semi-finals
7:00 PM
Kolkata/Colombo
March 5, Thursday
Semi-final 2
Semi-finals
7:00 PM
Mumbai
March 8, Sunday
Final
Final
7:00 PM
Ahmedabad/Colombo
Download T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule PDF
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T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place across a selection of iconic cricket stadiums in India and Sri Lanka, chosen for their world-class infrastructure, atmosphere, and ability to host massive crowds. These venues will set the stage for 55 thrilling matches throughout the tournament, ensuring an unforgettable experience for both players and fans.
🇮🇳 India (Primary Host)
Stadium
City
Capacity
Notable Matches
Narendra Modi Stadium
Ahmedabad
132,000
Opening Match & Final
Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai
33,000
Super 8 & Semi-final (2nd)
Eden Gardens
Kolkata
66,000
Super 8 Matches
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai
38,000
Group Matches
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi
41,000
Group Matches
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (Co-Host)
Stadium
City
Capacity
Notable Matches
R. Premadasa Stadium
Colombo
35,000
Group Matches, India vs Pakistan (if knockout)
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Kandy
35,000
Group Matches
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC)
Colombo
10,000+
Group Matches
Note: Galle International Stadium is not part of the official hosting list.
T20 World Cup 2026 Format
Group Stage: The tournament begins with 20 teams, divided into four groups of five. Each team plays four matches within its group, and every point becomes crucial in the race to qualify.
Super 8: The top two teams from each group move on to the Super 8 stage, where the eight qualifiers are split into two groups of four. This round intensifies the competition as teams fight for a place in the knockouts.
Knockouts: From here, the top four teams two from each Super 8 group advance to the semi-finals. The winners then clash in the grand final to crown the T20 World Cup 2026 champion.
Is the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule officially released?
Yes. The ICC has officially released the complete schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming all fixtures, venues, and match timings.
How many matches will be played in T20 World Cup 2026?
A total of 55 matches will be played across India and Sri Lanka, including the group stage, Super Eight, semi-finals, and the final.
How can I download the full schedule?
You can download the T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule PDF from the official ICC website or from authorized tournament update portals. The PDF includes all matches, venues, and timings in IST and GMT.
Where is the final match being held?
The final of the T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world.
