The T20 World Cup 2026 is one of the biggest global cricket events, featuring 20 teams competing in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The tournament is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and includes a group stage, Super 8s and knockout rounds.
India enters as defending champions, with high-octane matches lined up across iconic cricket venues.
Official T20 World Cup 2026 Fixture List
Group Stage Matches (7 – 20 Feb 2026)
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 7 Feb | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Colombo (SSC) |
| 7 Feb | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 7 Feb | India vs USA | Mumbai |
| 8 Feb | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai |
| 8 Feb | England vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| 8 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo |
| 9 Feb | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata |
| 9 Feb | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo |
| 9 Feb | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad |
| 10 Feb | Netherlands vs Namibia | Ahmedabad |
| 10 Feb | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai |
| 10 Feb | Pakistan vs UAE | Colombo |
| 11 Feb | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad |
| 11 Feb | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo |
| 11 Feb | England vs West Indies | Mumbai |
| 12 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy |
| 12 Feb | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai |
| 12 Feb | India vs Namibia | Delhi |
| 13 Feb | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo |
| 13 Feb | Canada vs Namibia | Colombo |
| 13 Feb | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai |
| 14 Feb | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo |
| 14 Feb | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| 14 Feb | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| 15 Feb | USA vs Namibia | Chennai |
| 15 Feb | India vs Pakistan | Colombo |
| 16 Feb | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi |
| 16 Feb | England vs Italy | Kolkata |
| 16 Feb | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Kandy |
| 17 Feb | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai |
| 17 Feb | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy |
| 18 Feb | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| 18 Feb | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi |
| 18 Feb | Pakistan vs Namibia | Colombo |
| 18 Feb | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad |
| 19 Feb | Italy vs West Indies | Kolkata |
| 19 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo |
| 20 Feb | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai |
| 20 Feb | Australia vs Oman | Kandy |
Super 8 Stage (22 – 28 Feb 2026)
Teams qualifying from groups play in two Super 8 groups. Exact line-ups depend on group positions. Matches include day and evening fixtures at Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Colombo.
Venues in India & Sri Lanka
Matches are spread across major cricket stadiums in India and Sri Lanka including:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- SSC Cricket Ground & R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Pallekele & Kandy stadiums in Sri Lanka
Key Matches to Watch
- India vs Pakistan – Group Match: A marquee rivalry in Colombo.
- Group clashes featuring Australia, England & New Zealand: Must-watch fixtures with Super 8 implications.
Semi-Finals & Final: Held in iconic stadiums with massive global viewership.
Conclusion
The T20 World Cup 2026 fixture list promises a thrilling month of explosive T20 international action, featuring global rivalries, emerging teams and top stars battling across India and Sri Lanka’s premier venues. Cricket fans worldwide can look forward to a packed schedule of matches, culminating in semi-finals in early March and a grand final on 8 March 2026, bringing the best of T20 cricket to life.
FAQs
1. When does the T20 World Cup 2026 start and end?
It starts on 7 February 2026 and ends with the final on 8 March 2026.
2. How many teams are playing in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
There are 20 national teams participating across the group, Super 8 and knockout stages.
3. Where are the T20 World Cup 2026 matches being held?
Matches are held in India and Sri Lanka, across stadiums like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Colombo.
4. Which teams are in the opening match of T20 World Cup 2026?
The tournament opens with Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo on 7 February.
5. When is the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match?
India vs Pakistan is scheduled on 15 February 2026 in Colombo.
