T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule: International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday (November 25) announced Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. In a bid for their second consecutive title, India will defend their crown at home after winning the 2024 edition.
‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma has been named as the brand ambassador for the tournament.
A total of 55 matches will be played in the tournament across 8 venues (five from India and three from Sri Lanka). The T20 World Cup matches will be staged across several major venues, including Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, as well as Colombo (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium and Sinhalese Sports Club) and Kandy.
Italy will be making a World Cup debut this year. India will be playing a World Cup without any of its modern-day greats like Virat, Rohit and Dhoni.
The expanded tournament will feature 20 teams competing in a format that includes a group stage, Super Eight, semifinals, and the final.
T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule
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Tournament format
The tournament structure for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will mirror the format of the 2024 edition, which was held in West Indies and USA.
Group stage: The 20 participating teams are divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next round.
Super Eight: The qualifying eight teams will be placed into two groups of four. Based on their rankings, the top two teams from each Super Eight group will proceed to the knockout stage.
Knockout stage: The semifinals will be played in Mumbai and Kolkata (or Colombo if Pakistan or Sri Lanka are involved) with the final taking place in Ahmedabad, unless Pakistan advances, in which case it would shift to Colombo.
Key dates: The event is scheduled to run for 31 days, starting on February 7 and concluding with the final on March 8, 2026.
Qualified teams and group breakdown
A total of 20 teams have qualified through different pathways. India and Sri Lanka secured automatic qualification as co-hosts.
The top seven teams from the 2024 T20 World Cup (excluding the host nations) also gained entry, along with the next three highest-ranked teams in the ICC T20I rankings. The final eight spots were filled via regional qualifiers.
The teams have been divided into the following groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia, USA
Group B: Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
Group C: Bnagladesh, England, Italy, Nepal, West Indies
Group D: Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE
