Full list of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule, Venue, Date, Timing has been declared on 25th November 2025. The 10th edition of T20 Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by Sri Lanka and India from February 7 February 2026 to 8 March 2026.
India Team champions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Table of ContentT20 World Cup 2026 Teams
Group A - India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USAGroup B - Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
Group C - England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
Group D - South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada, UAE
ICC T20 World Cup Group A Schedule 2026
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 |
| February 7 | India vs USA | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| February 10 | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 |
| February 10 | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo (SSC) | 19:00 |
| February 12 | India vs Namibia | Delhi | 19:00 |
| February 13 | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai | 19:00 |
| February 15 | USA vs Namibia | Chennai | 15:00 |
| February 15 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
| February 18 | Pakistan vs Namibia | Colombo (SSC) | 15:00 |
| February 18 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
ICC T20 World Cup Group B Schedule 2026
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
| February 9 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | 15:00 |
| February 11 | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 15:00 |
| February 12 | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy | 11:00 |
| February 13 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 11:00 |
| February 14 | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 |
| February 16 | Austarlia vs Sri Lanka | Kandy | 19:00 |
| February 17 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy | 15:00 |
| February 19 | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 15:00 |
| February 20 | Australia vs Oman | Kandy | 19:00 |
ICC T20 World Cup Group C Schedule 2026
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 15:00 |
| February 8 | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 15:00 |
| February 9 | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 |
| February 11 | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| February 12 | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai | 15:00 |
| February 14 | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 15:00 |
| February 15 | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai | 11:00 |
| February 16 | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 15:00 |
| February 17 | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| February 19 | West Indies vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 |
ICC T20 World Cup Group D Schedule 2026
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 11:00 |
| February 9 | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
| February 10 | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | 15:00 |
| February 11 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 |
| February 13 | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | 15:00 |
| February 14 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
| February 16 | Afghanistan vs UAE | Dehli | 11:00 |
| February 17 | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai | 11:00 |
| February 18 | South Africa vs UAE | Dehli | 11:00 |
| February 19 | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | 19:00 |
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule for Super 8 and knockouts
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eight, further the teams will be split into two groups of four each. The top two teams from those groups will qualify to the semifinals, followed by the final on 8th Match 2025.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 21 | Y2 vs Y3 | Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
| February 22 | Y1 vs Y4 | Kandy | 15:00 |
| February 22 | X1 vs X4 | Ahmedabad | 19:00 |
| February 23 | X2 vs X3 | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| February 24 | Y1 vs Y3 | Kandy | 19:00 |
| February 25 | Y2 vs Y4 | Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
| February 26 | X3 vs X4 | Ahmedabad | 15:00 |
| February 26 | X1 vs X2 | Chennai | 19:00 |
| February 27 | Y1 vs Y2 | Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
| February 28 | Y3 vs Y4 | Kandy | 19:00 |
| March 1 | X2 vs X4 | Delhi | 15:00 |
| March 1 | X1 vs X3 | Kolkata | 19:00 |
| March 4 | 1st SF | Kolkata/Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
| March 5 | 2nd SF | Mumbai | 19:00 |
| March 8 | Final | Ahmedabad/Colombo (RPS) | 19:00 |
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and Eden Gardens in Kolkata are the leading contenders to host the semifinals of the T20 World Cup, scheduled for February–March next year. The ICC has shortlisted eight venues across India and Sri Lanka for the tournament, which will be jointly organised by the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket. Five Indian cities Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai have been shortlisted, along with three venues in Sri Lanka, including two stadiums in Colombo and one in Kandy. The final venue is yet to be decided and will depend on which teams qualify for the title clash. Ahmedabad is being considered if Pakistan do not qualify, while Colombo is likely to host the final should Pakistan reach the summit clash.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule
| Date | Time | Team | Venue | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | 14:00 | United States Vs Canada | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas | A |
| 2 June 2026 | 14:00 | Namibia Vs Oman | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | B |
| 2 June 2026 | 10:00 | West Indies Vs Papua New Guinea | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | C |
| 3 June 2026 | 10:00 | Afghanistan Vs Uganda | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | C |
| 3 June 2026 | 10:00 | Sri Lanka Vs South Africa | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | D |
| 4 June 2026 | 10:00 | England Vs Scotland | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | B |
| 4 June 2026 | 14:00 | Netherlands Vs Nepal | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas | D |
| 5 June 2026 | 11:00 | India Vs Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | A |
| 5 June 2026 | 14:00 | Australia Vs Oman | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | B |
| 5 June 2026 | 14:00 | Papua New Guinea Vs Uganda | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | C |
| 6 June 2026 | 10:00 | United States Vs Pakistan | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas | A |
| 6 June 2026 | 14:00 | Namibia Vs Scotland | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | B |
| 7 June 2026 | 10:00 | Canada Vs Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | A |
| 7 June 2026 | 10:00 | New Zealand Vs Afghanistan | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | C |
| 7 June 2026 | 14:00 | Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas | D |
| 8 June 2026 | 10:00 | Australia Vs England | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | B |
| 8 June 2026 | 14:00 | West Indies Vs Uganda | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | C |
| 8 June 2026 | 10:00 | Netherlands Vs South Africa | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | D |
| 9 June 2026 | 11:00 | India Vs Pakistan | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | A |
| 9 June 2026 | 14:00 | Oman Vs Scotland | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | B |
| 10 June 2026 | 10:00 | South Africa Vs Bangladesh | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | D |
| 11 June 2026 | 10:00 | Canada Vs Pakistan | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | A |
| 11 June 2026 | 14:00 | Australia Vs Namibia | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | B |
| 11 June 2026 | 10:00 | Sri Lanka Vs Nepal | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida | D |
| 12 June 2026 | 11:00 | United States Vs India | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | A |
| 12 June 2026 | 14:00 | West Indies Vs New Zealand | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad | C |
| 13 June 2026 | 10:00 | England Vs Oman | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | B |
| 13 June 2026 | 14:00 | Afghanistan Vs Papua New Guinea | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad | C |
| 13 June 2026 | 10:00 | Bangladesh Vs Netherlands | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent | D |
| 14 June 2026 | 10:00 | United States Vs Ireland | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida | A |
| 14 June 2026 | 14:00 | New Zealand Vs Uganda | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad | C |
| 14 June 2026 | 10:00 | South Africa Vs Nepal | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent | D |
| 15 June 2026 | 11:00 | Canada Vs India | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida | A |
| 15 June 2026 | 14:00 | England Vs Namibia | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | B |
| 15 June 2026 | 14:00 | Australia Vs Scotland | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | B |
| 16 June 2026 | 10:00 | Ireland Vs Pakistan | Central Broward Park, Lauderhill, Florida | A |
| 16 June 2026 | 10:00 | Bangladesh Vs Nepal | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent | D |
| 16 June 2026 | 14:00 | Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | D |
| 17 June 2026 | 10:00 | New Zealand Vs Papua New Guinea | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad | C |
| 17 June 2026 | 14:00 | West Indies Vs Afghanistan | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | C |
T20 World Cup 2024 Supper 8 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 19 | A2 vs D1 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 19 | BI vs C2 | Saint Lucia |
| June 20 | C1 vs A1 | Barbados |
| June 20 | B2 vs D2 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 21 | B1 vs D1 | Saint Lucia |
| June 21 | A2 vs C2 | Barbados |
| June 22 | A1 vs D2 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 22 | C1 vs B2 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| June 23 | A2 vs B1 | Barbados |
| June 23 | C2 vs D1 | Antigua & Barbuda |
| June 24 | B2 vs A1 | Saint Lucia |
| June 24 | C1 vs D2 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
T20 World Cup 2024 Knock-out Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 26 | Semifinal 1 | Guyana |
| June 27 | Semifinal 2 | Trinidad and Tobago |
| June 29 | Final | Barbados |
T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
T20 World Cup 2026 Group B Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
T20 World Cup 2026 Group C Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
T20 World Cup 2026 Group D Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches Schedule, timings
| Date | Time IST | Match | Venue |
|---|
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Highlights 2026
| ICC Cricket T20 World Cup 2026 Date | From February to March 2026 |
| Host Country | India and Sri Lanka |
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Format | T20 (20 Over Cricket League Match) |
| Opening Match | February 2026 (Date - TBD) |
| Semi-Final-1 | March 2026 (Date - TBD) |
| Semi-Final-2 | March 2026 (Date - TBD) |
| Final Match | March 2026 (Date - TBD) |
| Participants Team | 20 |
| Total Matches to be played | 62 |
| First Edition | 2007 |
| Most Successful Team | India and West Indies (each 2 titles) |
| Next T20 World Cup Host Country | Australia and New Zealand |
| 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.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Prize Money
The ICC has announced the prize money for the T20 World Cup 2022 on 30 September 2026.
| Stage | Prize money (US$) | Teams/matches | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winners | $1.6 million | 1.00 | $1,600,000 |
| Runner-up | $800,000 | 1 | $800,000 |
| Losing semi-finalists | $400,000 each | 2 | $800,000 |
| Bonus for winning a "Super 12" match | $40,000 per match | 30 | $1,200,000 |
| Teams get knocked out in the "Super 12" stage | $70,000 each | 8 | $560,000 |
| Bonus for winning a "First round" match | $40,000 per match | 12 | $480,000 |
| Teams get knocked out in the "First round" | $40,000 each | 4 | $160,000 |
| Total | $5,600,000 | ||
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winners History (2007-2024)
| 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 |
ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings [As of 19 August 2024]
| pos | Team | matches | pts | rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 63 | 16835 | 267 |
| 2 | Australia | 40 | 10241 | 256 |
| 3 | England | 39 | 9876 | 253 |
| 4 | West Indies | 46 | 11604 | 252 |
| 5 | South Africa | 35 | 8777 | 251 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 49 | 12113 | 247 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 46 | 11097 | 241 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 40 | 9159 | 229 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 50 | 11253 | 225 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 39 | 8682 | 223 |
| 11 | Ireland | 47 | 9159 | 195 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 46 | 8896 | 193 |
| 13 | Scotland | 24 | 4606 | 192 |
| 14 | Namibia | 37 | 6965 | 188 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 21 | 3873 | 184 |
| 16 | UAE | 42 | 7386 | 176 |
| 17 | Nepal | 39 | 6601 | 169 |
| 18 | USA | 20 | 3381 | 169 |
| 19 | Oman | 38 | 6192 | 163 |
| 20 | PNG | 31 | 4472 | 144 |
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.