The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on 7 February 2026 and runs through to 8 March 2026, with matches played across India and Sri Lanka. Twenty nations will battle it out in a compact and thrilling format spanning the group stage, Super Eight round and knockout phase.
Below is the complete match schedule released by the ICC, showing fixtures, dates and venues for the group stage. Super Eight and knockout details will be determined once group positions are finalised.
Group Stage Schedule
Friday 7 February 2026
Pakistan
Netherlands
West Indies
Bangladesh
India
USASaturday 8 February 2026
New Zealand
Afghanistan
England
Nepal
Sri Lanka
IrelandSunday 9 February 2026
Bangladesh
Italy
Zimbabwe
Oman
South Africa
CanadaMonday 10 February 2026
Netherlands
Namibia New Zealand
UAE Pakistan USATuesday 11 February 2026
South Africa Afghanistan
Australia Ireland England West IndiesWednesday 12 February 2026
Sri Lanka Oman Nepal Italy India NamibiaThursday 13 February 2026
Australia Zimbabwe Canada UAE USA NetherlandsFriday 14 February 2026
Ireland Oman England Bangladesh New Zealand South AfricaSaturday 15 February 2026
West Indies Nepal USA Namibia India PakistanSunday 16 February 2026
Afghanistan UAE England Italy Australia Sri LankaMonday 17 February 2026
New Zealand Canada Ireland Zimbabwe Bangladesh NepalTuesday 18 February 2026
South Africa UAE Pakistan Namibia India NetherlandsWednesday 19 February 2026
West Indies Italy Sri Lanka Zimbabwe Afghanistan CanadaThursday 20 February 2026
Australia OmanSuper 8s
Saturday 21 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
The top teams from the group stage advance to the Super 8s, where competition intensifies and every match carries knockout-level pressure. This stage often defines the favourites heading into the final week of the tournament.
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Wednesday 4 March & Thursday 5 March 2026
The final four teams battle it out for a place in the World Cup final. These matches are expected to draw massive global audiences and packed stadiums.
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Final
Sunday 8 March 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 reaches its climax with the final on 8 March 2026, bringing a month of elite cricket to a dramatic close.
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Matches are being played across eight confirmed stadiums in India and Sri Lanka:
India
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Sri Lanka
- Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule promises non-stop action across some of the world’s most famous cricket stadiums. From the opening group matches to the final showdown, fans can expect a festival of cricket that blends elite competition with unforgettable matchday experiences.
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