T20 World Cup Schedule 2026 – Dates, Venues & Time Table
The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule is something cricket fans have been waiting for a long time. Whenever a World Cup comes closer, the excitement automatically builds up, and people start searching for match dates, timings, and venues. In India especially, the schedule matters a lot because fans usually plan their routine around big matches.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature a total of 20 teams and 55 matches. This tournament will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with most of the matches taking place in Indian stadiums and a few matches being played in Sri Lanka due to limited venues. The tournament is expected to start in early February 2026 and will run till 8 March 2026.
According to available information, the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026 was announced on 25 November 2025 at 7 PM. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7 February 2026, the same day the first match of the tournament will be played.
T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
Tournament: ICC T20 World Cup
Year: 2026
Total Teams: 20
Teams Qualified So Far: 15
Total Matches: 55
Opening Ceremony Date: 7 February 2026
Final Match Date: 8 March 2026
The teams will be divided into four groups, with each group consisting of five teams. Every team will play group-stage matches before moving on to the next round. After the group stage, the top eight teams will qualify for the Super Eight round.
The first match of the tournament will be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands on 7 February 2026 at SSC, Colombo. This match will officially kick off the World Cup.
T20 World Cup Schedule 2026
Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the T20 World Cup 2026, and even though the exact dates were not clear earlier, the schedule now gives a proper idea of how the tournament will progress. The matches are spread across February and early March, which gives teams enough recovery time between important games.
Below is the complete T20 World Cup 2026 group stage schedule in IST, presented in a clear table format so fans can easily check match details without confusion.
T20 World Cup 2026 Match Schedule (IST)
| Date | Group | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 7 | A | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 11:00 AM | SSC, Colombo |
| Sat, Feb 7 | C | West Indies vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Sat, Feb 7 | A | India vs USA | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Sun, Feb 8 | D | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | 11:00 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Sun, Feb 8 | C | England vs Nepal | 3:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Sun, Feb 8 | B | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Mon, Feb 9 | B | Australia vs Oman | 11:00 AM | Pallekele, Kandy |
| Mon, Feb 9 | D | South Africa vs Canada | 3:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Mon, Feb 9 | A | USA vs Namibia | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Tue, Feb 10 | D | Afghanistan vs UAE | 11:00 AM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Tue, Feb 10 | B | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | 3:00 PM | Pallekele, Kandy |
| Tue, Feb 10 | A | Pakistan vs USA | 7:00 PM | SSC, Colombo |
| Wed, Feb 11 | C | Bangladesh vs Italy | 11:00 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Wed, Feb 11 | B | Australia vs Zimbabwe | 3:00 PM | Pallekele, Kandy |
| Wed, Feb 11 | C | England vs West Indies | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Thu, Feb 12 | A | Netherlands vs USA | 11:00 AM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Thu, Feb 12 | C | Nepal vs Italy | 3:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Thu, Feb 12 | A | India vs Namibia | 7:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Fri, Feb 13 | D | New Zealand vs UAE | 11:00 AM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Fri, Feb 13 | D | South Africa vs Afghanistan | 3:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Fri, Feb 13 | B | Sri Lanka vs Oman | 7:00 PM | SSC, Colombo |
| Sat, Feb 14 | B | Australia vs Ireland | 11:00 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Sat, Feb 14 | D | New Zealand vs South Africa | 3:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Sat, Feb 14 | C | West Indies vs Italy | 7:00 PM | Pallekele, Kandy |
| Sun, Feb 15 | C | Bangladesh vs Nepal | 11:00 AM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Sun, Feb 15 | A | Namibia vs Netherlands | 3:00 PM | SSC, Colombo |
| Sun, Feb 15 | A | India vs Pakistan | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Mon, Feb 16 | D | Afghanistan vs Canada | 11:00 AM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Mon, Feb 16 | B | Sri Lanka vs Australia | 3:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Mon, Feb 16 | C | England vs Bangladesh | 7:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Tue, Feb 17 | B | Zimbabwe vs Oman | 11:00 AM | Pallekele, Kandy |
| Tue, Feb 17 | D | South Africa vs UAE | 3:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Tue, Feb 17 | C | West Indies vs Nepal | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Wed, Feb 18 | A | Pakistan vs Namibia | 11:00 AM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Wed, Feb 18 | C | England vs Italy | 3:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Wed, Feb 18 | A | India vs Netherlands | 7:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Thu, Feb 19 | D | New Zealand vs Canada | 11:00 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Thu, Feb 19 | B | Ireland vs Oman | 3:00 PM | Pallekele, Kandy |
| Thu, Feb 19 | D | Afghanistan vs UAE | 7:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Fri, Feb 20 | C | Bangladesh vs Italy | 11:00 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Fri, Feb 20 | D | South Africa vs Canada | 3:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Fri, Feb 20 | B | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | 7:00 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Super Eight and Knockout Schedule
After the group stage ends on 20 February 2026, the tournament will move into the Super Eight stage, which will run from 21 February to 1 March 2026. A total of 12 matches will be played in this round, featuring the top eight teams.
The Super Eight teams will be divided into two groups, and each team will play three matches. To qualify for the semi-finals, a team must win at least two matches. If teams are tied on points, qualification will be decided by net run rate.
The knockout stage will consist of two semi-finals and one final.
- Semi-Final 1: 4 March 2026
- Semi-Final 2: 5 March 2026
- Final: 8 March 2026
Because of agreements between cricket boards, Pakistan will play all of its matches in Sri Lanka. If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals or final, those matches may also be played in Sri Lanka. Otherwise, knockout matches are likely to be hosted in India.
T20 World Cup Final Date and Venue
The T20 World Cup 2026 final will be played on 8 March 2026. The final venue has not been fully confirmed yet. If Pakistan qualifies for the final, the match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. If Pakistan does not qualify, the final is expected to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Match Timings for T20 World Cup 2026
Most matches in the T20 World Cup 2026 are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. Some matches will begin at 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM, especially on days with double headers. On such days, the first match will be played in the afternoon and the second match will start in the evening.
This timing structure works well for Indian viewers and allows fans to watch most matches without major schedule issues.
T20 World Cup 2026 Team-wise Participation
A total of 20 teams will participate in the tournament. Out of these, 15 teams have already qualified. Teams like India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, and Bangladesh are among the confirmed participants. Some teams like Italy and Canada will be making rare appearances, which adds extra interest to the tournament.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Pakistan, Netherlands, USA, Namibia |
| Group B | Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Oman, Zimbabwe |
| Group C | England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy |
| Group D | New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE |
The remaining teams will qualify through the official qualification process, and their details will be updated once confirmed.
T20 World Cup 2026 Squads – All Teams List
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squads have started coming out as teams prepare for the tournament that runs from 7 February to 8 March 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Each team can name a 15-player squad, and many sides have already announced their rosters while others will follow soon. icc+1
Group A Squads
Team India Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar. icc
Pakistan – To be announced
USA – To be announced
Namibia – To be announced
Netherlands – To be announced
Group B Squads
Sri Lanka’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2026 (Preliminary Squad)
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew. icc
Australia – To be announced
Zimbabwe – To be announced
Ireland – To be announced
Oman – To be announced
Group C Squads
England – To be announced
West Indies – To be announced
Bangladesh – To be announced
Italy – To be announced
Nepal – To be announced
Group D Squads
South Africa – To be announced
New Zealand – To be announced
Afghanistan – To be announced
Canada – To be announced
UAE – To be announced
T20 World Cup Schedule PDF Download
Many cricket fans prefer to save the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule PDF on their mobile phones. This makes it easier to check match dates and timings even without internet access. Once the PDF download option is available, fans will be able to download the full schedule directly from this page.
T20 World Cup Fixtures 2026
The fixtures of the T20 World Cup 2026 are now mostly clear, and fans can expect some exciting matches throughout the tournament. The India vs Pakistan clash remains the most anticipated match, while other group games also promise competitive cricket.
With matches spread across India and Sri Lanka, stadium attendance is expected to be high, especially for evening games.
Stadium-wise T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted across multiple stadiums in India and Sri Lanka. Indian venues include Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata. Sri Lankan venues like Colombo and Kandy will also host several matches.
Some stadiums will host group matches as well as knockout games, depending on team qualification and venue availability.
T20 World Cup Champions So Far
When people search for T20 World Cup champions, they usually want quick clarity. Who won, how many times, and which teams actually dominate this format. The history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clearly shows that this tournament doesn’t always reward consistency. One good campaign is enough to become champion, but repeating that success is rare.
So far, only a few teams have managed to win the T20 World Cup more than once. Some strong teams have reached finals multiple times but failed to lift the trophy again. This is why the T20 World Cup winners list is often discussed before every new edition, including the T20 World Cup 2026, because past champions usually start as favourites.
Below is the complete list of T20 World Cup champions so far, from the first edition till the most recent one.
| Year | Host Country | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | South Africa | India | Pakistan |
| 2009 | England | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | West Indies | England | Australia |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | England |
| 2021 | UAE & Oman | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2022 | Australia | England | Pakistan |
| 2024 | West Indies & USA | India | South Africa |
| 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | – | – |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
When will the T20 World Cup 2026 final be played?
The final Match of World Cup T20 will be played on 8 March 2026.
Where will Pakistan play its matches in the T20 World Cup 2026?
Due to not so good relations with Pakistan will play all its matches in Sri Lanka.
What are the match timings for T20 World Cup 2026?
Most matches start at 7:00 PM IST, with some afternoon games at 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM.
How many matches will be played in the T20 World Cup 2026?
A total of 55 matches will be played.
What is the format of the T20 World Cup 2026?
The tournament follows a Group Stage, Super Eight, and knockout format.
Where will the T20 World Cup 2026 final be held?
If Pakistan qualifies, the final will be in Colombo. Otherwise, it will be played in Ahmedabad.
