ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
India & Sri Lanka • 7 February – 8 March 2026 • 20 Teams • Group Stage → Super 8s → Knockouts
Tournament Window
7 Feb – 8 Mar 2026
Fast‑paced group stage, then Super 8s and knockouts.
Teams & Format
20 teams • 4 groups
Top two from each group qualify for the Super 8s.
Opening Day
Triple‑header on 7 February
Pakistan vs Netherlands, WI vs Scotland, India vs USA.
Venue Rule
Special Pakistan conditions
Semi‑finals / final can shift to Colombo if Pakistan qualify.
1. Group Stage Schedule (7 – 20 February)
All fixtures| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| 7 Feb | West Indies vs Scotland | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 7 Feb | India vs USA | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 8 Feb | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| 8 Feb | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| 8 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| 9 Feb | Scotland vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| 9 Feb | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | 3:00 PM |
| 9 Feb | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 10 Feb | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 10 Feb | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| 10 Feb | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo (SSC) | 7:00 PM |
| 11 Feb | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| 11 Feb | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| 11 Feb | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 12 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy | 11:00 AM |
| 12 Feb | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| 12 Feb | India vs Namibia | Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| 13 Feb | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 11:00 AM |
| 13 Feb | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| 13 Feb | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| 14 Feb | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| 14 Feb | England vs Scotland | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 14 Feb | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 15 Feb | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai | 11:00 AM |
| 15 Feb | USA vs Namibia | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| 15 Feb | India vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| 16 Feb | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 16 Feb | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 16 Feb | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| 17 Feb | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| 17 Feb | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| 17 Feb | Scotland vs Nepal | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 18 Feb | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 18 Feb | Pakistan vs Namibia | Colombo (SSC) | 3:00 PM |
| 18 Feb | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 19 Feb | Italy vs West Indies | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| 19 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| 19 Feb | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| 20 Feb | Australia vs Oman | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
2. Super 8 Stage (21 February – 1 March)
Top two from each group| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Super 8 – Match 1 | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| 22 Feb | Super 8 – Match 2 | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| 22 Feb | Super 8 – Match 3 | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 23 Feb | Super 8 – Match 4 | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 24 Feb | Super 8 – Match 5 | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| 25 Feb | Super 8 – Match 6 | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| 26 Feb | Super 8 – Match 7 | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| 26 Feb | Super 8 – Match 8 | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| 27 Feb | Super 8 – Match 9 | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| 28 Feb | Super 8 – Match 10 | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| 1 Mar | Super 8 – Match 11 | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| 1 Mar | Super 8 – Match 12 | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
3. Knockout Stage (Semi‑Finals & Final)
High‑stakes| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March | Semi‑Final 1 | Kolkata / Colombo* | 7:00 PM |
| 5 March | Semi‑Final 2 | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 8 March | Grand Final | Ahmedabad / Colombo* | 7:00 PM |
If Pakistan qualify for the Semi‑Finals, they will play in Colombo regardless of group ranking. The final venue is also subject to Pakistan’s qualification due to current hosting agreements.
T20 World Cup Live – How to Watch in Your Country
Streaming & TVIn 2026, the way fans consume cricket has evolved with vertical mobile feeds, 360‑degree stadium views and richer broadcast technology. Here is how to catch the T20 World Cup live wherever you are:
- India: JioStar leads the digital experience. Watch live telecast on Star Sports Network or stream via the JioHotstar app, with coverage in 8+ languages including Indian Sign Language for India’s matches.
- USA & Canada: Willow TV remains the home of cricket. All matches featuring Team USA are free to stream on Willow’s official YouTube channel to help grow the game in North America.
- United Kingdom: Catch every match on Sky Sports Cricket, with a dedicated Hindi commentary feed for the Semi‑Finals and Final to serve the large South Asian diaspora.
- Australia: Matches are streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
T20 World Cup 2026 – FAQs
Quick answersA: The tournament officially begins on 7 February 2026. Match 1 features Pakistan vs Netherlands at the SSC Ground in Colombo at 11:00 AM IST, followed by India vs USA at 7:00 PM IST.
A: In India, you can watch the tournament on the JioHotstar app. In the USA and Canada, all matches featuring Team USA are available for free on Willow TV’s official YouTube channel.
A: Bangladesh withdrew after the ICC declined their request to play all their matches exclusively in Sri Lanka. They have been replaced in Group C by Scotland, the next highest‑ranked team.
A: Yes. The high‑voltage India vs Pakistan fixture is scheduled for 15 February 2026 in Colombo, though fans should monitor ICC updates as there are ongoing political discussions around venue and participation.
A: The final is scheduled for 8 March 2026. The primary venue is the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but Colombo has been designated as an alternate venue if Pakistan qualify for the final.
A: There are 20 teams divided into four groups of five. The top two from each group advance to the Super 8 stage, which leads into the Semi‑Finals and then the Grand Final.
A: India are the defending champions, having won the 2024 edition by defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
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