ICC MEN'S T20 World Cup 2026 schedule:Teams,squads,match timetable and venue

 ICC MEN'S T20 World Cup 2026 schedule:Teams,squads,match timetable and venue 

ICC mens T20 World Cup 2026 schedule the 2026 ICC men's T20 World Cup, hosted by India and Sri Lanka is scheduled from February 7 to March 8. A record of 20 teams will compete across 8 Venues(5 in India 3 in Sri Lanka) the tournament follows the 2024 format: a group stage (feb 7 to 20) leading to the super eight and knockout matches. The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan group match is set for February 15 in Colombo, with the final schedule for March 8 in Ahmedabad /Colombo.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 full match schedule the ICC men's T20 World Cup is back and this time India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the mega tournament in February 2026 with 20 teams iconic venues and cricket biggest rivalary in the group stage in for a blockbuster month.

Tournament timeline 

• Dates February 7 March 82026 
• Team 20 Nations 10 automatic qualifier plus 10 via global qualifier 
• Format group stage superhit semi finals final

Key highlights 

• India and Sri Lanka are joint hosts, marking the first time the tournament is split between these two Nations. 
• Pakistan's matches will be played in Sri Lanka due to political Sensitivities, including the marquee India versus Pakistan gas in Colombo. 
• The Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad is the front runner to host the final, while Ahmedabad and Kolkata set for the semi finals.

List of qualified team in T20 World Cup 2026 

• India (host), Sri Lanka (host), Afghanistan
•  Australia, Bangladesh,
•  England ,South Africa,
•  United States ,West Indies
•  Ireland, New Zealand,
•  Pakistan, Canada,
•  Netherlands, Italy,
•  Zimbabwe, Namibia, 
• Nepal, Oman, UAE.

Group overview

•  Group A: India USA, Namibia, Netherland, Pakistan 
• Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman, 
• Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal, 
• Group D:South Africa, newzealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE 

All group B matches, featuring  co-host Sri Lanka ,will take place exclusively across Sri Lanka Venues. all of Pakistan's match will also the played in Sri Lanka. 

If Pakistan qualifes for the semi finals, Colambo's are premadasa  stadium will replace Kolkata as the host of semi final 1. should Pakistan reach the final, that venue will also shift from Ahmedabad to Colombo.

Host Nations and venues India 

• Arun Jaitley stadium, Delhi 
• Eden garden, Kolkata 
• MH Chidambaram stadium, Chennai 
• Narendra Modi stadium, Ahmedabad 
• Wankhede  stadium, Mumbai 

Sri Lanka 

• Palle kele international cricket stadium, kandy 
• R premdas stadium, Colombo 
• Sihale se sports club, Colombo

conclusion

the ICC match T20 World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster event -not just for cricket but for Global fans .with top- tier talent, historic rivalries, and large stadiums it is said to be one of the most exciting editions yet. whether you are die- hard India fan natural supporter or someone who loves of Underdogs, the this world cup has something for everyone.