T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule, Dates & Venues

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be one of the most exciting cricket tournaments ever, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. This 10th edition features 20 teams battling in 55 matches across iconic venues in both countries. As defending champions, India will aim to retain their title in front of passionate home crowds (with some key matches shifted due to geopolitical considerations).

This comprehensive guide covers the full schedule, groups, venues, key fixtures like India vs Pakistan, and everything cricket fans need to know for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Tournament Overview

Dates: February 7 – March 8, 2026
Hosts: India and Sri Lanka (co-hosts)
Teams: 20 (including powerhouses like India, Australia, England, Pakistan, and debutants like Italy)
Format: Group stage → Super Eight → Semi-finals → Final
Total Matches: 55 T20Is
Venues: 5 in India (Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai) + 3 in Sri Lanka (Colombo - R. Premadasa & SSC, Kandy - Pallekele)

Note: Due to an agreement, Pakistan's matches (including any potential India clash) will be played in Sri Lanka at neutral venues.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Groups

Teams are divided into four groups (based on latest announcements):

Group A: India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia, USA
Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
Group D: (South Africa and others – details from qualifiers/final draw)

(Scotland replaced Bangladesh in fixtures after venue/safety issues.)

Key Venues for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Final)
Eden Gardens, Kolkata (Semi-final 1)
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (Semi-final 2, India's opener)
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule Highlights

The tournament kicks off on February 6/7 (depending on time zone) with exciting openers. Here's a summary of major fixtures (all times approximate IST; check official ICC for live updates):

Opening Matches (February 6-7, 2026):

Netherlands vs Pakistan – Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo (late Feb 6 IST / early Feb 7)
Scotland vs West Indies – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India vs United States – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (prime-time blockbuster opener)

** marquee Clash**:

India vs Pakistan – February 15, 2026, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (neutral venue – massive global interest!)

Super Eight Stage: February 21 – March 1, 2026 Semi-Finals:

Semi-final 1: March 4, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Semi-final 2: March 5, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (or Colombo alternative)

Final:

March 8, 2026 – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (backup: R. Premadasa, Colombo if needed)

For the complete day-by-day fixtures, groups, and exact timings (including day/night games), visit the official ICC website: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/matches or reliable sources like ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.

Teams and Squad Insights

Squads were announced recently (provisional by early January 2026). Highlights:

India (Captain: Suryakumar Yadav) – Features stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma, and Tilak Varma (Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli retired from T20Is post-2024 win).
Pakistan, Australia, England, and South Africa bring strong line-ups with returning players like Kagiso Rabada.
Debutants: Italy making their first appearance!

Why Watch ICC T20 World Cup 2026?

Expect high-octane T20 action, explosive batting, death-over thrillers, and massive crowds in stadiums like Eden Gardens and Narendra Modi Stadium. With India co-hosting, matches in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi promise electric atmospheres.

Stay tuned for live scores, points tables, highlights, and predictions right here on NRIGlobe.com – your go-to source for global cricket updates, NRI-friendly coverage, and more!

Last updated: January 2026. Schedule subject to minor changes; always verify with ICC official sources.

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