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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Schedule
Dec. 2, 2025
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7, 2026, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. A total of 20 teams will compete across 40 group-stage matches, with each team playing four round-robin games before advancing to the Super Eight stage.
The tournament returns to the subcontinent for the first time since 2016 - Sri Lanka co-hosted in 2012 and India in 2016.
Eight venues across India and Sri Lanka will host matches (including Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, pictured, and India’s massive Narendra Modi Stadium). The final is set for 8 March 2026 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Full Match Schedule (All Times in IST)
The full fixture list for the group stage is as follows (local times):GROUP A - Fixtures
Note: Pakistan will play all its Group A matches in Sri Lanka.| Match No | Date (2026) | Day | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 07 Feb 2026 | Sat | Pakistan vs Netherlands | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 |
| A2 | 07 Feb 2026 | Sat | India vs USA | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| A3 | 10 Feb 2026 | Tue | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 |
| A4 | 10 Feb 2026 | Tue | Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo | 19:00 |
| A5 | 12 Feb 2026 | Thu | India vs Namibia | Delhi | 19:00 |
| A6 | 15 Feb 2026 | Sun | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai | 15:00 |
| A7 | 15 Feb 2026 | Sun | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 19:00 |
| A8 | 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | Pakistan vs Namibia | SSC, Colombo | 15:00 |
| A9 | 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
GROUP B - Fixtures
| Match No | Date (2026) | Day | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 08 Feb 2026 | Sun | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo | 19:00 |
| B2 | 09 Feb 2026 | Mon | Zimbabwe vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | 15:00 |
| B3 | 11 Feb 2026 | Wed | Australia vs Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo | 15:00 |
| B4 | 12 Feb 2026 | Thu | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy | 11:00 |
| B5 | 13 Feb 2026 | Fri | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Premadasa, Colombo | 11:00 |
| B6 | 14 Feb 2026 | Sat | Ireland vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 |
| B7 | 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Kandy | 19:00 |
| B8 | 17 Feb 2026 | Tue | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy | 15:00 |
| B9 | 19 Feb 2026 | Thu | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Premadasa, Colombo | 15:00 |
| B10 | 20 Feb 2026 | Fri | Australia vs Oman | Kandy | 11:00 |
GROUP C - Fixtures
| Match No | Date (2026) | Day | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 07 Feb 2026 | Sat | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 15:00 |
| C2 | 08 Feb 2026 | Sun | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 15:00 |
| C3 | 09 Feb 2026 | Mon | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 |
| C4 | 11 Feb 2026 | Wed | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| C5 | 12 Feb 2026 | Thu | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai | 15:00 |
| C6 | 14 Feb 2026 | Sat | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 15:00 |
| C7 | 15 Feb 2026 | Sun | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai | 11:00 |
| C8 | 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 15:00 |
| C9 | 17 Feb 2026 | Tue | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| C10 | 19 Feb 2026 | Thu | West Indies vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 |
GROUP D - Fixtures
| Match No | Date (2026) | Day | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 08 Feb 2026 | Sun | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 11:00 |
| D2 | 09 Feb 2026 | Mon | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
| D3 | 11 Feb 2026 | Wed | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 |
| D4 | 13 Feb 2026 | Fri | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | 15:00 |
| D5 | 14 Feb 2026 | Sat | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
| D6 | 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 |
| D7 | 17 Feb 2026 | Tue | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai | 11:00 |
| D8 | 18 Feb 2026 | Wed | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 |
| D9 | 19 Feb 2026 | Thu | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | 19:00 |
Knockouts
Super Eight- 20 Feb – 01 Mar 2026 - two groups of four; top 2 progress to semis.
Semi-Finals
| Match No | Date (2026) | Day | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF1 | 05 Mar 2026 | Thu | TBD vs TBD | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 19:00 |
| SF2 | 06 Mar 2026 | Fri | TBD vs TBD | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 19:00 |
Final
| Match No | Date (2026) | Day | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 08 Mar 2026 | Sun | TBD vs TBD | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
- If Pakistan qualifies, their semi-final will be moved to R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Group Stage Breakdown & Key Matches
Quick Summary
- 20 teams across 4 groups
- Top 2 from each group → Super Eight
- Each team plays 4 matches
- Group A features India–Pakistan
- Group B includes Australia & co-host Sri Lanka
- Group C includes England, West Indies, Bangladesh
- Group D features South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan
Group A
Group A includes India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, and Netherlands. India opens their campaign on February 7 in Mumbai against the USA, while Pakistan play on the same day in Colombo. The big highlight of this group is the India vs Pakistan clash on February 15 in Colombo - always the most-watched fixture of any global tournament. Pakistan will play all their group matches in Sri Lanka, making conditions a major storyline in this group.Group B
Group B features Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Oman. Sri Lanka, as co-hosts, have two crucial home games - against Oman on February 12 and against Australia on February 16, both in Kandy. Australia face Ireland and Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka, while Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman fight for the second qualifying spot behind the group favourites.Group C
Group C includes England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, and Nepal. England begin against Nepal on February 8, while Bangladesh take on West Indies in the opening round on February 7. This group has several exciting matchups:- West Indies vs England on February 11 in Mumbai
- England vs Bangladesh on February 14 in Kolkata
Group D
Group D contains South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and UAE. This group has a strong competitive edge, starting with New Zealand’s opener against Afghanistan on February 8 in Chennai. Key clashes include:- South Africa vs Afghanistan on February 11 in Ahmedabad
- South Africa vs New Zealand on February 14 in Ahmedabad
Broadcast & Streaming Info
TV and streaming partners for T20 World Cup 2026 include the major sports networks around the world. For example:- India & Subcontinent: Star Sports (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar.
- Australia: Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.
- South Africa: SuperSport channels.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports (Sky Sports Cricket).
- United States & Canada: Willow TV and ESPN+ (Willow Canada).
- Sri Lanka: SLRC Channel Eye and Dialog TV.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports (Geo Super).
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (TV) and streaming on Rabbithole/Toffee.
- Middle East & UAE: STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX.
- Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean.
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