The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is the tenth edition of cricket’s premier T20 tournament, co‑hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. A total of 20 teams are competing across 55 matches in a format featuring a Group Stage, Super 8s, Semi‑Finals, and the Final, offering fans a month of high‑intensity cricket and marquee matchups across iconic subcontinental venues.
Group Stage Matches
07 Feb 2026 – Pakistan vs Netherlands
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: 11:00 AM SLST / 11:30 AM IST | 01:00 AM PST | 05:30 AM GMT
07 Feb 2026 – West Indies vs Bangladesh
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 3:00 PM IST | 02:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM GMT
07 Feb 2026 – India vs USA
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 7:00 PM IST | 06:30 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
08 Feb 2026 – New Zealand vs Afghanistan
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 11:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) | 05:30 AM GMT
08 Feb 2026 – England vs Nepal
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 3:00 PM IST | 02:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM GMT
08 Feb 2026 – Sri Lanka vs Ireland
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 7:00 PM SLST / 7:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 02:30 PM GMT
09 Feb 2026 – Bangladesh vs Italy
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 11:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) | 05:30 AM GMT
09 Feb 2026 – Zimbabwe vs Oman
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: 3:00 PM SLST / 3:30 PM IST | 02:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM GMT
09 Feb 2026 – South Africa vs Canada
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 7:00 PM IST | 06:30 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
10 Feb 2026 – Netherlands vs Namibia
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Time: 11:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) | 05:30 AM GMT
10 Feb 2026 – New Zealand vs UAE
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 3:00 PM IST | 02:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM GMT
10 Feb 2026 – Pakistan vs USA
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: 7:00 PM SLST / 7:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 02:30 PM GMT
11 Feb 2026 – South Africa vs Afghanistan
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 11:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) | 05:30 AM GMT
11 Feb 2026 – Australia vs Ireland
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 3:00 PM SLST / 3:30 PM IST | 02:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM GMT
11 Feb 2026 – England vs West Indies
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 7:00 PM IST | 06:30 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
12 Feb 2026 – Sri Lanka vs Oman
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Time: 11:00 AM SLST / 11:30 AM IST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) | 05:30 AM GMT
12 Feb 2026 – Nepal vs Italy
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 3:00 PM IST | 02:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM GMT
12 Feb 2026 – India vs Namibia
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Time: 7:00 PM IST | 06:30 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
13 Feb 2026 – Australia vs Zimbabwe
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 11:00 AM SLST / 11:30 AM IST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) | 05:30 AM GMT
Super 8 Stage Matches (TBD Teams)
21 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 41
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
22 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 42
Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 02:00 AM PST | 09:00 AM GMT
22 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 43
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
23 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 44
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
24 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 45
Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
25 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 46
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
26 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 47
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 02:00 AM PST | 09:00 AM GMT
26 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 48
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
27 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 49
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
28 Feb 2026 – Super 8 Match 50
Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
01 Mar 2026 – Super 8 Match 51
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 02:00 AM PST | 09:00 AM GMT
01 Mar 2026 – Super 8 Match 52
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
Knockouts
04 Mar 2026 – 1st Semi‑Final
Venue: Colombo or Kolkata (based on qualifiers)
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
05 Mar 2026 – 2nd Semi‑Final
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
08 Mar 2026 – Final
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad / R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (if Pakistan qualifies)
Time: 6:30 PM IST | 06:00 AM PST | 01:30 PM GMT
Live Streaming Info
In India, matches will be broadcast on Star Sports with streaming on JioHotstar. In Pakistan, games will be on PTV Sports and digital platforms. International viewers can watch via Sky Sports Cricket (UK), Willow TV (USA), and additional regional broadcast partners depending on location.
Conclusion
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 brings together the world’s best T20 talent in packed, action‑filled schedule across India and Sri Lanka. With 20 teams competing in group matches, Super 8s, and knockout rounds, this edition promises dramatic encounters, fan‑favorite rivalries, and a fitting climax on 8 March 2026 when the new T20 world champion is crowned. Regardless of geopolitical challenges that have affected marquee fixtures, the tournament remains a global cricket spectacle that fans have eagerly awaited.
