The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be hosted by Sri Lanka and India from 7 February 2026 to 8 March 2026. The Super 8 stage will be played from 21 February to 1 March 2026 across Colombo, Pallekele, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Kolkata. The semi-finals are set for 4 and 5 March, and the final will take place on 8 March 2026.
India Team champions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Table of ContentSuper 8 - Group 1 Teams
India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe
Super 8 – Group 2 Teams
England, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka
T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8 & Knockout Schedule
| Match No | Group / Stage | Date | Time (IST) | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Super 8 – Group 2 | Feb 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | New Zealand vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 42 | Super 8 – Group 2 | Feb 22, 2026 | 3:00 PM | England vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 43 | Super 8 – Group 1 | Feb 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 44 | Super 8 – Group 1 | Feb 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Zimbabwe vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 45 | Super 8 – Group 2 | Feb 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM | England vs Pakistan | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 46 | Super 8 – Group 2 | Feb 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 47 | Super 8 – Group 1 | Feb 26, 2026 | 3:00 PM | West Indies vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 48 | Super 8 – Group 1 | Feb 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs Zimbabwe | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 49 | Super 8 – Group 2 | Feb 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM | England vs New Zealand | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 50 | Super 8 – Group 2 | Feb 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 51 | Super 8 – Group 1 | Mar 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 52 | Super 8 – Group 1 | Mar 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| SF1 | 1st Semi-Final | Mar 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM | TBC vs TBC | TBC |
| SF2 | 2nd Semi-Final | Mar 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | TBC vs TBC | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Final | Final | Mar 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | TBC vs TBC | TBC |
T20 World Cup 2026 Teams
Group A - India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USAGroup B - Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
Group C - England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
Group D - South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada, UAE
ICC T20 World Cup Group A Schedule 2026
| Match No | Group | Date | Time (IST) | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group A | 07 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 2 | Group C | 07 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | West Indies vs Scotland | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 3 | Group A | 07 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs United States | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 4 | Group D | 08 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 5 | Group C | 08 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | England vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 6 | Group B | 08 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 7 | Group C | 09 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Scotland vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 8 | Group B | 09 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 9 | Group D | 09 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | South Africa vs Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 10 | Group A | 10 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Netherlands vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 11 | Group D | 10 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | New Zealand vs UAE | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 12 | Group A | 10 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | Pakistan vs United States | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 13 | Group D | 11 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 14 | Group B | 11 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Australia vs Ireland | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 15 | Group C | 11 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | England vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 16 | Group B | 12 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele International Stadium |
| 17 | Group C | 12 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Nepal vs Italy | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 18 | Group A | 12 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 19 | Group B | 13 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Australia vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 20 | Group D | 13 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Canada vs United States | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 21 | Group A | 13 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | United States vs Netherlands | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 22 | Group B | 14 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Ireland vs Oman | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 23 | Group C | 14 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | England vs Scotland | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 24 | Group D | 14 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 25 | Group C | 15 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | West Indies vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 26 | Group A | 15 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | United States vs Namibia | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 27 | Group A | 15 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 28 | Group D | 16 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | Afghanistan vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 29 | Group C | 16 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | England vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 30 | Group B | 16 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Stadium |
| 31 | Group D | 17 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | New Zealand vs Canada | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 32 | Group B | 17 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele International Stadium |
| 33 | Group C | 17 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | Scotland vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 34 | Group D | 18 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | South Africa vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 35 | Group A | 18 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Pakistan vs Namibia | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 36 | Group A | 18 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 37 | Group C | 19 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM | West Indies vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 38 | Group B | 19 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 39 | Group D | 19 Feb 2026 | 7:00 PM | Afghanistan vs Canada | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
| Match No | Group / Stage | Date | Time (IST) | Team | Venue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Dates | February to March 2026 |
| Host Countries | India and Sri Lanka |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Format | T20 (Twenty20 cricket) |
| Opening Match | February 07, 2026 |
| Semi-Final 1 | 03 March 2026 |
| Semi-Final 2 | 04 March 2026 |
| Final Match | 08 March 2026 |
| Participating Teams | 20 |
| Total Matches | 55 |
| First Edition | 2007 |
| Most Successful Teams | India and West Indies (2 titles each) |
| Next T20 World Cup Host | Australia and New Zealand (2028) |
| Official Website | https://www.t20worldcup.com/ |
ICC Men`s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled for 2026, and it will take place in India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held from February to March 2026. The tournament's preparations have already started, while the main event will begin within a month`s time. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is widely anticipated by cricket fans, as it will bring excitement and life to their otherwise monotonous lifestyles.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up matches
Warm-up matches for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in India and Sri Lanka for all 20 teams. The warm-up games for the First Round teams will take place On February.
Projected 2026 Prize Money (Officialy Not Announced Yet)
| Stage | Projected Prize (USD) |
|---|---|
| Champions | $3,000,000 |
| Runners-up | $1,600,000 |
| Losing Semi-finalists | $790,000 each |
| Teams (5th – 12th) | $380,000 each |
| Participation Fee | $250,000 each |
| Match Win Bonus | ~$31,000 per win |
| Disclaimer: The above prize money figures are projected estimates based on historical ICC tournaments and media reports. The ICC has not officially announced the final prize money distribution for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Actual amounts may vary. | |
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winners History (2007-2026)
| Edition | Year | Host(s) | Final venue | Winner | Runner-up | Result | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | India | Pakistan | India won by 5 runs | 12 |
| 2 | 2009 | England | Lord's, London | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | 12 |
| 3 | 2010 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | England | Australia | England won by 7 wickets | 12 |
| 4 | 2012 | Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | West Indies | Sri Lanka | West Indies won by 36 runs | 12 |
| 5 | 2014 | Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets | 16 |
| 6 | 2016 | India | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | West Indies | England | West Indies won by 4 wickets | 16 |
| 7 | 2021 | UAE & Oman | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | Australia | New Zealand | Australia won by 8 wickets | 16 |
| 8 | 2022 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | England | Pakistan | England won by 5 wickets | 16 |
| 9 | 2024 | West Indies & United States | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | India | South Africa | India won by 7 runs | 20 |
| 10 | 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | 20 | ||||
| 11 | 2028 | Australia & New Zealand | 20 | ||||
| 12 | 2030 | England, Ireland & Scotland | 20 |
FAQs about T20 World Cup Schedule
Ans. T20 World Cup will start from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Ans. The final match will be held in India on 8 March 2026.
Ans. India and Sri Lanka will host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Q. How many countries qualify to play T20 World Cup 2026?Ans. 20 countries participating the tournament; India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA, Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy, South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada, UAE
Q. Where is the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?Ans. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be hosted by Sri Lanka and India from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Q. Which country is No 1 in cricket T20?Ans. As of November 2025 ICC Official data, the top of the list for men's T20 nations is India with a rating of 272 followed by Australia is in 2nd position with 267 rating and England is in 3rd rank with 258 rating.