ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Fixture and Schedule
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is the 10th edition of the biennial global Twenty20 cricket championship. It’s co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running from 7 February – 8 March 2026 with 20 teams competing across group, Super 8 and knockout stages.
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Television Broadcasters by Region
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Country/Region |
TV Channels |
Streaming Platforms |
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India |
Star Sports 1/2/3, Star Sports Hindi |
Disney+ Hotstar |
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Pakistan |
PTV Sports, A Sports, Ten Sports |
Tamasha, Myco |
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UK |
Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event |
Sky Go, NOW TV |
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Australia |
Fox Sports |
Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now |
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USA/Canada |
Willow TV |
Willow TV Online, ESPN+ |
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South Africa |
SuperSport Cricket |
DStv Now |
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Sri Lanka |
SLRC (Channel Eye), Dialog TV |
Dialog ViU |
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Caribbean |
ESPN Caribbean |
ESPN Play Caribbean |
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Bangladesh |
Gazi TV (GTV) |
Toffee, Rabbithole |
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New Zealand |
Sky Sport NZ |
Sky Go NZ |
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Middle East |
STARZPLAY |
CricLife MAX |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 marks the tenth edition of the prestigious international Twenty20 tournament, bringing together 20 cricketing nations in a fast-paced, short-format competition. The event kicks off on 7 February 2026 and runs through 8 March 2026, giving players and fans nearly a month of nonstop cricketing action.
This year’s World Cup features an initial group stage with four groups of five teams each. The top two teams from each group progress to the Super 8 stage, which further filters teams into the knockout rounds. The tournament operates across eight stadiums — five in India and three in Sri Lanka — offering a geographic balance that tests teams in varied conditions.
Unlike past editions, this tournament blends emerging teams like the USA, Canada, and Italy with perennial cricketing powerhouses such as India, Australia, and England. This diversity is reflected in the match schedule and group compositions. With high-stakes matches, roaring crowds, and strategic T20 gameplay, this edition promises to be among the most thrilling yet.
Complete Match Schedule
The full ICC T20 World Cup 2026 schedule has been officially released by the ICC, and fans can mark their calendars for every key matchup. The group stage begins on 7 February 2026, featuring clashes such as Pakistan vs Netherlands, West Indies vs Scotland, and India’s opening game against the USA at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Across the next two weeks, each team will contest multiple fixtures within its group, with matches played in venues including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Sri Lankan grounds in Colombo, Pallekele and Kandy.
After the group stage concludes, the Super 8 stage will feature the top two teams from each group in a round-robin format, leading into the semifinals (4 March & 5 March) and ultimately the final on 8 March. Matches in these later rounds will be hosted primarily in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and if certain teams like Pakistan progress, Sri Lanka’s R. Premadasa Stadium may host key ties.
What is the Tournament format?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 follows a multi-stage structure designed to balance competitiveness with high-stakes knockout drama. With 20 teams competing, the format ensures every side gets multiple matches before elimination while keeping the excitement of quick progression that defines T20 cricket.
Here’s how the tournament unfolds:
1. Group Stage (Round 1)
- 20 teams are divided into 4 groups of 5 teams each
- Each team plays 4 matches (one against every other team in their group)
- Points system:
- Win = 2 points
- No Result/Tie = 1 point
- Loss = 0 points
- Teams are ranked based on:
- Total points
- Net Run Rate (NRR)
- Head-to-head (if needed)
👉 Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Super 8 stage.
2. Super 8 Stage
- The 8 qualified teams are split into 2 groups of 4 teams
- Each team plays 3 matches
- Same points system applies
👉 Top 2 teams from each Super 8 group progress to the semifinals.
3. Knockout Stage
- 2 Semifinals
- 1 Final
Semifinal winners advance to the final.
If knockout matches are tied:
If weather intervenes, reserve days are scheduled for semis and final
Super Over is played