ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures: Schedule, Teams & Key Matches

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be co‑hosted by India and Sri Lanka and runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026. A total of 20 teams will compete across 55 matches in eight iconic cricket stadiums spread across both countries.

Tournament Format

Group Stage: February 7–20

Super 8s: February 21–28

Knockouts (Semi‑Finals): March 4–5

Final: March 8

Total Matches: 55

Host Venues:

Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium – Final match venue)

Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)

Kolkata (Eden Gardens)

Chennai (MA Chidambaram Stadium)

New Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)

Colombo (R. Premadasa & SSC Grounds)

Kandy (Pallekele International Stadium)

Knockouts & Finals

After the Group Stage and Super 8s:
Semi‑Finals: Early March 2026 (venues include Kolkata, Colombo & Mumbai)
Final: March 8, 2026, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

(unless Pakistan reaches the final, in which case Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium may host)

Participating Teams

Twenty teams confirmed for the tournament include:

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

These teams represent cricketing regions from across the globe, creating one of the most competitive T20 events of the year.

Highlights to Watch

India vs USA — Opening fixture (7 Feb, Mumbai)
India vs Pakistan — Expected high‑voltage clash (15 Feb, Colombo)
Final Match — 8 March 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (or Colombo if Pakistan qualifies for final)

Summary of Key Dates

Tournament Start: 7 Feb 2026

Group Stage: 7–20 Feb

Super 8s: 21–28 Feb

Semi‑Finals: 4–5 Mar

Final: 8 Mar 2026