The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. The final match is expected to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A total of 20 teams will compete in the tournament, following the same format as the previous edition — divided into four groups of five teams. The top two teams from each group will move on to the Super 8 stage, followed by the semi-finals and the final.
Host Nations and Venues for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
India and Sri Lanka will host the 2026 T20 World Cup together. In India, the main matches will take place in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. In Sri Lanka, games will be held in Kandy and Colombo. All of Pakistan’s matches will be played in Sri Lanka, as both cricket boards — BCCI and PCB — agreed to use neutral venues for those games.
Full List of Qualified Teams and their Qualification Basis
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The top seven teams from the 2024 T20 World Cup — Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, and West Indies — have already qualified. Based on the T20I team rankings, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Ireland have also earned direct entry.
The rest of the teams qualified through regional tournaments:
- Canada from the Americas region
- Italy and Netherlands from Europe
- Namibia and Zimbabwe from Africa
- Nepal, Oman, and UAE from the Asia/East Asia-Pacific region.
Tournament Formats
The 2026 T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams, divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will move on to the Super 8 stage. In the Super 8s, the teams will be split into two groups of four. The top two teams from each of those groups will qualify for the semi-finals, and the winners of the semi-finals will face each other in the final.
Full Match Schedule Update
The official match schedule for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has not been released yet by the ICC. It is expected to be announced in the coming months, well before the tournament begins in February 2026. As per the tentative plan, the tournament will take place from early February to early March 2026, featuring 20 teams competing in about 55 matches across various venues in India and Sri Lanka.
How to Buy Tickets?
To buy tickets for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, fans should use official ticket platforms. In India, tickets will likely be sold through Paytm, BookMyShow, and Insider. For Sri Lanka, the official ticketing partners will be announced soon. Tickets might also be available offline at selected stadium box offices and authorized retail counters in major cities of both countries.
There will be different ticket categories, such as general admission, premium seats, and VIP hospitality packages that include perks like lounge access and exclusive events. Fans are advised to register early on official websites or ticket platforms to receive updates on ticket sale dates and early access offers.