T20 World cup 2026 Schedule:The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is going to be one of the most exceptional sporting events of the year.As India and Sri Lanka are going to host this tournament, cricket fans can expect a good atmosphere stadium, competitive cricket and world class cricketing action.
Tournament Timeline
T20 World Cup 2026 will be start from 7th February 2026 till 8th March 2026.According to ICC,Super 8 matches will be start from 21 February,Semi-final are scheduled around 4th & 5th March and Final on 8th of March.
It will consist a total of 55 matches and will be completed in total of 29 days. It will be co-hosted by India & Srilanka and will be consists of 8 venues.All Pakistan matches to be played in srilanka. If Pakistan qualifies for knockouts matches,all Pakistan’s matches will be shift to Colombo.
Tournament’s Format.
There will be 20 teams, participating in this T20 World Cup 2026.All 20 teams are divided into 4 groups consists of 5 teams in each group.Top 2 teams from each group will progress to Super 8s after which they will be divided into 2 groups in which top 2 teams from each group will be headed to semifinals and to finals.
Group Breakdown
Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands
Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman.
Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal
Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
07 Feb 2026 Pakistan vs Netherlands,SSC, Colombo
07 Feb 2026 West Indies vs Bangladesh,Kolkata
07 Feb 2026 India vs USA,Mumbai
08 Feb 2026 New Zealand vs Afghanistan,Chennai
08 Feb 2026 England vs Nepal,Mumbai
08 Feb 2026 Sri Lanka vs Ireland,Premadasa, Colombo
09 Feb 2026 Bangladesh vs Italy,Kolkata
09 Feb 2026 Zimbabwe vs Oman,SSC, Colombo
09 Feb 2026 South Africa vs Canada,Ahmedabad
10 Feb 2026 Netherlands vs Namibia,Delhi
10 Feb 2026 New Zealand vs UAE,Chennai
10 Feb 2026 Pakistan vs USA,SSC, Colombo
11 Feb 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan,Ahmedabad
11 Feb 2026 Australia vs Ireland,Premadasa, Colombo
11 Feb 2026 England vs West Indies,Mumbai
12 Feb 2026 Sri Lanka vs Oman,Kandy
12 Feb 2026 Nepal vs Italy,Mumbai
12 Feb 2026 India vs Namibia,Delhi
13 Feb 2026 Australia vs Zimbabwe,Premadasa, Colombo
13 Feb 2026 Canada vs UAE,Delhi
13 Feb 2026 USA vs Netherlands,Chennai
14 Feb 2026 Ireland vs Oman,SSC, Colombo
14 Feb 2026 England vs Bangladesh,Kolkata
14 Feb 2026 New Zealand vs South Africa,Ahmedabad
15 Feb 2026 West Indies vs Nepal,Mumbai
15 Feb 2026 USA vs Namibia,Chennai
15 Feb 2026 India vs Pakistan,Premadasa, Colombo
16 Feb 2026 Afghanistan vs UAE,Delhi
16 Feb 2026 England vs Italy,Kolkata
16 Feb 2026 Australia vs Sri Lanka,Kandy
17 Feb 2026 New Zealand vs Canada,Chennai
17 Feb 2026 Ireland vs Zimbabwe,Kandy
17 Feb 2026 Bangladesh vs Nepal,Mumbai
18 Feb 2026 South Africa vs UAE,Delhi
18 Feb 2026 Pakistan vs Namibia,SSC, Colombo
18 Feb 2026 India vs Netherlands,Ahmedabad
19 Feb 2026 West Indies vs Italy,Kolkata
19 Feb 2026 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe,Premadasa, Colombo
19 Feb 2026 Afghanistan vs Canada,Chennai
20 Feb 2026 Australia vs Oman,Kandy
Knockout Phase (Super 8s + Semis + Final)
Super 8 Stage begins: 22 February 2026
22 Feb: Y1 vs Y4, Kandy
23 Feb: X2 vs X3, Ahmedabad
24 Feb: Y2 vs Y3, Mumbai
25 Feb: X1 vs X4, Colombo
26 Feb: Y3 vs Y4, Ahmedabad
27 Feb: X2 vs X4, Chennai
28 Feb: Y1 vs Y2, Colombo
01 Mar: X1 vs X3, Kolkata
Semi-Finals:
04 Mar 2026: Semi-Final 1 — Kolkata or Colombo
05 Mar 2026: Semi-Final 2 — Mumbai
Final:
08 March 2026 — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (or Colombo, if Pakistan qualifies)
This world cup is going to introduce a wide pool of nations and with dapper format to maximize competition and entertainment.
In 2026 T20 World Cup,along with traditional cricketing gaints,several associate nations have made their place in 2026 T20 World Cup.
According to ICC, Rohit Sharma will be Brand Ambassador of Men’s T20 world cup 2026.
Please note that T20 World cup 2026 schedule may be subjected to change for any reasonas may be required in the sole discretion of ICC
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