T20 Blast 2026
T20 Blast 2026 is starting on Friday, 22-May-2026 and will end on Saturday, 18-Jul-2026. There are a total of 115 matches to be played in it, and a total of 18 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 22 stadiums of England. You can watch this series live on FANCODE. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 18-Jul-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of T20 Blast 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The T20 Blast will return in 2026, with matches taking place in England and Wales from May 22 to July 12. Organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the tournament will feature 18 county teams competing in a revised group-stage format followed by a knockout phase. Somerset will enter this season as defending champions after winning the title in the previous edition.
What is T20 Blast?
The T20 Blast is the domestic Twenty20 competition of England and Wales, in which county teams play short-format cricket. Introduced in 2003, it has become a regular fixture of the domestic calendar and is played annually during the English summer.
T20 Blast 2026 Format
The format has been changed for the 2026 season, with teams divided into three regional groups instead of two major groups. Each county will play 12 group-stage matches, consisting of home and away matches against teams within their group, as well as two cross-group matches. The top teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage.
T20 Blast 2026 Teams
| North Group | Central Group | South Group |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Falcons | Glamorgan | Essex |
| Durham | Gloucestershire | Hampshire Hawks |
| Lancashire Lightning | Northamptonshire Steelbacks | Kent Spitfires |
| Leicestershire Foxes | Somerset | Middlesex |
| Notts Outlaws | Warwickshire Bears | Surrey |
| Yorkshire | Worcestershire Rapids | Sussex Sharks |
FAQs for T20 Blast 2026
Q-1: When will T20 Blast 2026 begin?Answer: T20 Blast 2026 is scheduled to begin on Friday, 22 May 2026.
Q-2: When will T20 Blast 2026 end?Answer: The final match of T20 Blast 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in T20 Blast 2026?Answer: T20 Blast 2026 includes 115 matches. The matches will be played in 2 format(s).
Q-4: How many teams will play in T20 Blast 2026?Answer: 18 teams will take part in T20 Blast 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host T20 Blast 2026 matches?Answer: T20 Blast 2026 matches will be played at 22 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host T20 Blast 2026?Answer: England will host T20 Blast 2026.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in T20 Blast 2026?Answer: T20 Blast 2026 will include 2 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I watch live matches of T20 Blast 2026?Answer: Live coverage of T20 Blast 2026 will be available on FanCode. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-9: Where can I find the complete T20 Blast 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete T20 Blast 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
