ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Start Date | 7 February 2026 |
| Final Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Host Countries | India & Sri Lanka |
| Total Teams | 20 |
| Total Venues | 8 |
| Defending Champion | India |
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Overview
The tournament begins 7 February 2026 with Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo and ends with the Final on 8 March 2026.
Key Match Timings
| Match Slot | Local Time | GMT |
| Morning | 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| Afternoon (D/N) | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| Night | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The matches will be played across India and Sri Lanka.
| Country | Stadium | City |
| India | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| India | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| India | Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| India | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi |
| India | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Sinhalese Sports Club | Colombo |
| Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Stadium | Kandy |
Participating Teams
Direct Qualification & Rankings
| Category | Teams |
| Hosts | India, Sri Lanka |
| 2024 Super Eight Teams | Afghanistan, Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies, USA, Bangladesh* |
| Rankings Qualification | New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland |
Note: Bangladesh withdrew and was replaced by Scotland.
Regional Qualifiers
| Region | Qualified Teams |
| Europe | Netherlands, Italy |
| Americas | Canada |
| Asia | Nepal, Oman, UAE |
| Africa | Namibia, Zimbabwe |
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| India | Australia | England | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | West Indies | New Zealand |
| Netherlands | Ireland | Scotland | Afghanistan |
| Namibia | Oman | Nepal | UAE |
| USA | Zimbabwe | Italy | Canada |
Tournament Format
- First Round: 4 groups of 5 teams each.
- Top 2 teams from each group advance to Super Eight.
- Super Eight divided into two groups of four.
- Top 2 teams from each Super Eight group reach Semi‑Finals.
- Winners compete in the Final on 8 March 2026.
Super Eight Seeding System
| Seed | Team |
| X1 | India |
| X2 | Australia |
| X3 | West Indies |
| X4 | South Africa |
| Y1 | England |
| Y2 | New Zealand |
| Y3 | Pakistan |
| Y4 | Sri Lanka |
If a seeded team fails to qualify, the replacing team takes its seed position.
Rain Rules & Knockout Regulations
- Group & Super Eight: Minimum 5 overs per side required.
- Semi‑Final & Final: Minimum 10 overs per side.
- Reserve Days: Available for both semi‑finals and final.
- Tie Matches: Decided by unlimited Super Overs until a winner emerges.
- Abandoned Final: Teams declared joint winners.
Previous T20 World Cup Winners
| Year | Winner |
| 2007 | India |
| 2009 | Pakistan |
| 2010 | England |
| 2012 | West Indies |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka |
| 2016 | West Indies |
| 2021 | Australia |
| 2022 | England |
| 2024 | India |
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Region | Broadcaster |
| India | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV, Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| USA & Canada | WillowTV |
| England | Sky Sports / NOW |
| West Indies | ESPN |
| Australia | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| South Africa & Africa | SuperSport |
| UAE & MENA | STARZPLAY, CricLife MAX |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, Dialog Play |
Key Match to Watch – India vs Pakistan
The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A is expected to be the biggest match of the tournament, attracting massive global viewership and intense rivalry excitement.
Final Words
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises thrilling cricket action with 20 teams, iconic venues in India and Sri Lanka, and high‑stakes knockout matches leading to the grand final on 8 March 2026.
Stay tuned for match results, points table updates, and player performances throughout the tournament.
