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T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: ICC Reveals Full Fixture as India & Sri Lanka Prep for Cricket’s Biggest Carnival!
The ICC has officially released the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule! Defending champions India will kick off their journey against the USA on Feb 7 in Mumbai, while the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash is set for Feb 15 in Colombo. Check full dates and venues here.
The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the much-awaited schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, this 10th edition of the tournament is set to be a subcontinental masterclass running from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
Following India's historic triumph in 2024, the "Men in Blue" will enter the tournament as defending champions, looking to retain their crown on home soil.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- Host Nations: India and Sri Lanka.
- Tournament Dates: February 7 – March 8, 2026.
- Format: 20 teams, 55 matches, 4 Groups (A, B, C, D).
- Neutral Venue Clause: All matches involving Pakistan will be held exclusively in Sri Lanka.
- Brand Ambassador: Legend Rohit Sharma has been officially named the face of the tournament.
Official Groups & Teams
The 20 qualifying nations have been divided into four competitive groups:
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia, USA |
| Group B | Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman |
| Group C | England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy |
| Group D | South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE, Canada |
Team India’s Group Stage Fixtures
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India starts their defense in the "City of Dreams."
- Feb 7: India vs USA (Mumbai, 7:00 PM IST)
- Feb 12: India vs Namibia (Delhi, 7:00 PM IST)
- Feb 15: India vs Pakistan (Colombo, 7:00 PM IST)
- Feb 18: India vs Netherlands (Ahmedabad, 7:00 PM IST)
T20 World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 7 Feb | Pakistan vs Netherlands | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, 7 Feb | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| Sat, 7 Feb | India vs USA | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, 8 Feb | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Sun, 8 Feb | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| Sun, 8 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, 9 Feb | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Mon, 9 Feb | Zimbabwe vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Mon, 9 Feb | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, 10 Feb | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Tue, 10 Feb | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| Tue, 10 Feb | Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, 11 Feb | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| Wed, 11 Feb | Australia vs Ireland | Premadasa, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Wed, 11 Feb | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, 12 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele | 11:00 AM |
| Thu, 12 Feb | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| Thu, 12 Feb | India vs Namibia | Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, 13 Feb | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Premadasa, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Fri, 13 Feb | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| Fri, 13 Feb | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, 14 Feb | Ireland vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, 14 Feb | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| Sat, 14 Feb | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, 15 Feb | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai | 11:00 AM |
| Sun, 15 Feb | USA vs Namibia | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| Mon, 16 Feb | UAE vs Afghanistan | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Mon, 16 Feb | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| Mon, 16 Feb | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, 17 Feb | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Tue, 17 Feb | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele | 3:00 PM |
| Tue, 17 Feb | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, 18 Feb | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Wed, 18 Feb | Pakistan vs Namibia | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Wed, 18 Feb | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, 19 Feb | West Indies vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Thu, 19 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Premadasa, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| Thu, 19 Feb | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, 20 Feb | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, 21 Feb | Super 8 – Group 2 | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, 22 Feb | Super 8 – Group 2 | Pallekele | 3:00 PM |
| Sun, 22 Feb | Super 8 – Group 1 | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, 23 Feb | Super 8 – Group 1 | Mumbai | |
| Tue, 24 Feb | Super 8 – Group 2 | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, 25 Feb | Super 8 – Group 2 | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, 26 Feb | Super 8 – Group 1 | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| Thu, 26 Feb | Super 8 – Group 1 | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, 27 Feb | Super 8 – Group 2 | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, 28 Feb | Super 8 – Group 2 | Pallekele | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, 1 Mar | Super 8 – Group 1 | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| Sun, 1 Mar | Super 8 – Group 1 | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
| Wed, 4 Mar | Semi-Final 1 | Kolkata/Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, 5 Mar | Semi-Final 2 | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, 8 Mar | FINAL | Ahmedabad/Premadasa, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
Pro Tip: If Pakistan reaches the final, the match moves to Colombo. Otherwise, the world's largest stadium in Ahmedabad will host the trophy lift!
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