The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the eighth edition of the men's T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and begin on February 7, 2026. It will be the largest T20 World Cup ever, featuring 20 teams. The tournament will conclude on March 8, and if Pakistan fails to qualify for the final, the final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. If Pakistan reaches the final, the title match will be held in Colombo.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 format
In the first round, all five teams from each group will play each other. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8 round. In the Super 8 round, all teams will play the remaining seven teams. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals. The final will be played between the winners of the two semi-finals.
T20 World Cup 2026 Teams
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- South Africa
- USA
- West Indies
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Namibia
- Zimbabwe
- Nepal
- Oman
- UAE
ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026 Group
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Namibia, USA, Netherlands
- Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
- Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
- Group D: New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
| Country | City | Stadium Name |
|---|---|---|
| India | Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| India | Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium |
| India | Chennai | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium |
| India | Delhi | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| India | Kolkata | Eden Gardens |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| Sri Lanka | Kandy | Pallekele International Stadium |
Why will the Pakistan team not come to India?
The last ICC tournament in India was in 2023. It was the ODI World Cup, in which Australia defeated India in the final. The Pakistan team traveled to India for this tournament. The India vs. Pakistan match was played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, this year, Team India did not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy; India played all its matches in Dubai. It was then decided that Pakistan would also not travel to India.
T20 World Cup Winners List
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | India | Pakistan |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | England | Australia |
| 2012 | West Indies | Sri Lanka |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2016 | West Indies | England |
| 2021 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2022 | England | Pakistan |
| 2024 | India | South Africa |
Which TV channels will broadcast the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches live in India?
Live broadcasts of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available on the Star Sports network.
Where can you find live streaming of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India?
Live streaming of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
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