The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is the biggest cricketing event after the Champions Trophy 2025. With the shortest and most exciting format of the game, the T20 World Cup continues to dominate global viewership and fan interest.
As excitement builds, fans are actively searching for the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, teams list, groups, points table, live streaming details, and winners list.
In this detailed post, you’ll find everything about the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in one place — updated, structured, and easy to understand.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in the T20 format from 7 February to 8 March 2026. This mega tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled across some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in both countries.
A total of 20 international teams will compete for the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy across 55 matches, making it one of the biggest editions in the tournament’s history.
| Tournament Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Edition | 10th |
| Board | ICC |
| Host Countries | India & Sri Lanka |
| Total Teams | 20 |
| Total Matches | 55 |
| First Match | Saturday, 7 February 2026 |
| Final Match | Sunday, 8 March 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.icc-cricket.com |
T20 World Cup 2026 Teams & Groups
The 20 teams participating in T20 World Cup 2026 are divided into four groups, with each group featuring a balanced mix of top-ranked and emerging teams.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Pakistan, Netherlands, USA, Namibia |
| Group B | England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy |
| Group C | Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Canada |
| Group D | Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman |
Each team will play against other teams in its group during the group stage, with the top teams qualifying for the Super 8 round.
T20 World Cup 2026 Venues
The tournament will be played across India and Sri Lanka, as officially confirmed by the ICC.
| Venue | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | India |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | India |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | India |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | India |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | New Delhi | India |
| R Premadasa Stadium | Colombo | Sri Lanka |
| SSC | Colombo | Sri Lanka |
| Pallekele Stadium | Kandy | Sri Lanka |
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule – Match List & Time Table
The tournament begins with Netherlands vs Pakistan on 7 February 2026, while India will play the opening night match against USA at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The schedule includes:
- Group Stage: 7 February – 20 February 2026
- Super 8: 21 February – 1 March 2026
- Semi-Finals: 4 & 5 March 2026
- Final: 8 March 2026
| Match | Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 February 2026 | Saturday | Netherlands vs Pakistan | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM | PAK won by 3 wickets |
| 2 | 7 February 2026 | Saturday | Scotland vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM | WI won by 35 runs |
| 3 | 7 February 2026 | Saturday | India vs USA | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM | IND won by 30 runs |
| 4 | 8 February 2026 | Sunday | Afghanistan vs New Zealand | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM | |
| 5 | 8 February 2026 | Sunday | England vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:00 PM | |
| 6 | 8 February 2026 | Sunday | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 7 | 9 February 2026 | Monday | Scotland vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM | |
| 8 | 9 February 2026 | Monday | Oman vs Zimbabwe | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM | |
| 9 | 9 February 2026 | Monday | Canada vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM | |
| 10 | 10 February 2026 | Tuesday | Namibia vs Netherlands | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM | |
| 11 | 10 February 2026 | Tuesday | New Zealand vs UAE | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3:00 PM | |
| 12 | 10 February 2026 | Tuesday | Pakistan vs USA | SSC, Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 13 | 11 February 2026 | Wednesday | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM | |
| 14 | 11 February 2026 | Wednesday | Australia vs Ireland | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | |
| 15 | 11 February 2026 | Wednesday | England vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM | |
| 16 | 12 February 2026 | Thursday | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 11:00 AM | |
| 17 | 12 February 2026 | Thursday | Italy vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:00 PM | |
| 18 | 12 February 2026 | Thursday | India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:00 PM | |
| 19 | 13 February 2026 | Friday | Australia vs Zimbabwe | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 11:00 AM | |
| 20 | 13 February 2026 | Friday | Canada vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:00 PM | |
| 21 | 13 February 2026 | Friday | Netherlands vs USA | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM | |
| 22 | 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Ireland vs Oman | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM | |
| 23 | 14 February 2026 | Saturday | Scotland vs England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM | |
| 24 | 14 February 2026 | Saturday | New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM | |
| 25 | 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Nepal vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11:00 AM | |
| 26 | 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Namibia vs USA | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3:00 PM | |
| 27 | 15 February 2026 | Sunday | India vs Pakistan | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 28 | 16 February 2026 | Monday | Afghanistan vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM | |
| 29 | 16 February 2026 | Monday | England vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM | |
| 30 | 16 February 2026 | Monday | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 7:00 PM | |
| 31 | 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Canada vs New Zealand | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM | |
| 32 | 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 3:00 PM | |
| 33 | 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Scotland vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM | |
| 34 | 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | South Africa vs UAE | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM | |
| 35 | 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Namibia vs Pakistan | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM | |
| 36 | 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM | |
| 37 | 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Italy vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM | |
| 38 | 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | |
| 39 | 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Afghanistan vs Canada | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM | |
| 40 | 20 February 2026 | Friday | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 7:00 PM | |
| 41 | 21 February 2026 | Saturday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 42 | 22 February 2026 | Sunday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 3:00 PM | |
| 43 | 22 February 2026 | Sunday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM | |
| 44 | 23 February 2026 | Monday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM | |
| 45 | 24 February 2026 | Tuesday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 7:00 PM | |
| 46 | 25 February 2026 | Wednesday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 47 | 26 February 2026 | Thursday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM | |
| 48 | 26 February 2026 | Thursday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:00 PM | |
| 49 | 27 February 2026 | Friday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 50 | 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Pallekele Stadium, Kandy | 7:00 PM | |
| 51 | 1 March 2026 | Sunday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3:00 PM | |
| 52 | 1 March 2026 | Sunday | Super 8 – TBD vs TBD | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:00 PM | |
| 53 | 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Semi Final 1 | Kolkata / Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
| 54 | 5 March 2026 | Thursday | Semi Final 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM | |
| 55 | 8 March 2026 | Sunday | Final | Ahmedabad / Colombo | 7:00 PM | |
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming & Telecast
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live across multiple platforms.
| Coverage | Platform |
|---|---|
| Live Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (India) | Jio Hotstar |
| Global Streaming | ICC Official Broadcast Partners |
Matches will be available in multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table (Format)
- All teams play in the group stage
- 2 points for each win, 0 points for a loss
- Top teams from each group qualify for the Super 8
- Top 4 teams in Super 8 advance to the Semi-Finals
- Winners of the semi-finals qualify for the Final
The points table will be updated regularly as matches are completed.
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP A | |||||||
| 1 | IND | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.450 |
| 2 | PAK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.240 |
| 3 | NED | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.240 |
| 4 | USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.450 |
| 5 | NAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GROUP B | |||||||
| 1 | AUS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | IRE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | OMN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | SL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | ZIM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GROUP C | |||||||
| 1 | WI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.750 |
| 2 | SCO | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.750 |
| 3 | NEP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | ENG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | ITA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GROUP D | |||||||
| 1 | AFG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | CAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | NZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | SA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | UAE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUPER 8 | |||||||
| 1 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winners List
| Season | 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 |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD |
T20 World Cup 2026 – Related FAQs
When will T20 World Cup 2026 start?
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will start on 7 February 2026 and end on 8 March 2026.
How many teams are playing in T20 World Cup 2026?
A total of 20 teams will participate.
What is the T20 World Cup 2026 format?
Group Stage → Super 8 → Semi-Finals → Final.
Which team has won the most T20 World Cups?
India, the West Indies and England are among the most successful teams in T20 World Cup history.
Where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 live?
In India, matches will be live on Star Sports Channel and Jio Hotstar App.
