ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures Announced for India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the official fixtures for the 2026 T20 World Cup today, unveiling groups, venues, key matches and the full tournament calendar. The event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches across eight major venues between February 7 and March 8, 2026. So let’s have a look at ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Complete Schedule.
What the Schedule Breaks Down To
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Start date: February 7, 2026
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End date / Final: March 8, 2026 (at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)
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Participants: 20 teams divided into four groups of five.
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Progression: Top two from each group advance to Super Eight, followed by semifinals and final, same as the 2024 format.
Groups & India’s Draw
Under the group draw revealed today:
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Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
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The high-voltage Indian cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team clash is scheduled on February 15, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Other groups include heavyweights such as Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies and more, making this edition one of the most competitive yet.
Host Venues: India & Sri Lanka Spread
The matches will be played across eight venues — five in India and three in Sri Lanka. Indian venues include:
- Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) — Final host
- Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
- Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi)
- Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
- MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
Sri Lankan venues:
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
The venue plan also includes contingencies: if semifinals or finals include teams like Pakistan, matches may shift to Sri Lankan venues per the neutral-venue agreement.
2026 T20 World Cup: Full Fixtures & Schedule
| Date | Match / Teams | Venue |
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| Feb 07, 2026 | Pakistan national cricket team vs Netherlands national cricket team | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Feb 07, 2026 | West Indies national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Feb 07, 2026 | India national cricket team vs United States national cricket team | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Feb 08, 2026 | New Zealand national cricket team vs Afghanistan national cricket team | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Feb 08, 2026 | England national cricket team vs Nepal national cricket team | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Ireland national cricket team | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Feb 09, 2026 | Bangladesh national cricket team vs Italy national cricket team | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Feb 09, 2026 | Zimbabwe national cricket team vs Oman national cricket team | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Feb 09, 2026 | South Africa national cricket team vs Canada national cricket team | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Netherlands national cricket team vs Namibia national cricket team | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Feb 10, 2026 | New Zealand vs UAE | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Pakistan vs USA | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Why This Announcement Matters
- The return of the T20 World Cup to the subcontinent after a gap has generated huge excitement among fans worldwide.
- The early confirmation of fixtures gives teams time to prepare logistics, training schedules, and strategy ahead of a busy 2026 cricket calendar.
- The scheduling of marquee matches — especially India vs Pakistan — will draw global attention and set the tone for the tournament.
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