T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Schedule, Team Details and Live Streaming

The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to start from 7th Feb 2026 across India and Sri Lanka and Men in Blue being defending Champions would be looking to make an impact big time and reclaim their title.

Here in this article we will dwell deep into complete details about Schedule around Marquee event to be shared in the below format:

Group Stage — Feb 7 to Feb 20, 2026

 

 

Super 8 Stage — Feb 21 to Mar 1, 2026

The top 2 teams from each group move to the Super 8s. Exact fixtures depend on standings, but here’s how the Super 8s are structured:

Y1 from Y4 means team falling from Number 1 place to 4th one

 

Knockouts — March 4 to March 8, 2026

 

 

All Possible Venues where T20 World Cup would be held is shared in the below format:

 

1. India: When it comes to India different venues where marquee event will be played include- Mumbai( Wankhede Stadium), Eden Gardens ( Kolkata), Narendra Modi Stadium(Ahmedabad) , Arun Jaitley Stadium( Delhi) and Cheapuk Stadium ( Chennai)

2. Sri Lanka: R Premdasa Stadium(Colombo) and Pallekele Stadium( Kandy)

 

Eyes on Teams: India, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are firm favorites to win marquee event.

India
Star Sports
Disney+ Hotstar

Pakistan
PTV Sports
Ten Sports
Tamasha
Myco
Daraz Live

Bangladesh
Gazi TV (GTV)
T Sports

Sri Lanka
Dialog TV
Local Sports Broadcasters

Nepal / Bhutan / Maldives
Star Sports
Disney+ Hotstar

United Kingdom & Europe
Sky Sports Cricket
Sky Go
NOW

Australia
Fox Sports
Kayo Sports

New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ
Sky Go NZ

Middle East & North Africa
CricLife
CricLife Max
StarzPlay
Switch TV

Africa (Sub-Saharan)
SuperSport
DStv Stream

United States
Willow TV
Willow App
ESPN+

Canada
Willow TV
Willow App

Caribbean
ESPN Caribbean

Rest of the World
ICC TV

Let us share the schedule related to T20 World Cup 2026 in the graphical format shared below:

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Start Date: 7 February 2026
Hosts: India & Sri Lanka
Defending Champions: India

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Group Stage (7 Feb – 20 Feb 2026)

07 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Pakistan vs Netherlands
Venue	SSC, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	West Indies vs Bangladesh
Venue	Kolkata

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	India vs USA
Venue	Mumbai

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08 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	New Zealand vs Afghanistan
Venue	Chennai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	England vs Nepal
Venue	Mumbai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	Sri Lanka vs Ireland
Venue	Premadasa, Colombo

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09 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Bangladesh vs Italy
Venue	Kolkata

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Zimbabwe vs Oman
Venue	SSC, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	South Africa vs Canada
Venue	Ahmedabad

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10 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Netherlands vs Namibia
Venue	Delhi

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	New Zealand vs UAE
Venue	Chennai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	Pakistan vs USA
Venue	SSC, Colombo

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11 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	South Africa vs Afghanistan
Venue	Ahmedabad

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Australia vs Ireland
Venue	Premadasa, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	England vs West Indies
Venue	Mumbai

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12 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Sri Lanka vs Oman
Venue	Kandy

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Nepal vs Italy
Venue	Mumbai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	India vs Namibia
Venue	Delhi

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13 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Australia vs Zimbabwe
Venue	Premadasa, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Canada vs UAE
Venue	Delhi

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	USA vs Netherlands
Venue	Chennai

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14 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Ireland vs Oman
Venue	SSC, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	England vs Bangladesh
Venue	Kolkata

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	New Zealand vs South Africa
Venue	Ahmedabad

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15 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	West Indies vs Nepal
Venue	Mumbai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	USA vs Namibia
Venue	Chennai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	India vs Pakistan
Venue	Premadasa, Colombo

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16 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	Afghanistan vs UAE
Venue	Delhi

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	England vs Italy
Venue	Kolkata

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	Australia vs Sri Lanka
Venue	Kandy

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17 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	New Zealand vs Canada
Venue	Chennai

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Venue	Kandy

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	Bangladesh vs Nepal
Venue	Mumbai

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18 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	South Africa vs UAE
Venue	Delhi

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Pakistan vs Namibia
Venue	SSC, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	India vs Netherlands
Venue	Ahmedabad

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19 February 2026

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	11:00
Match	West Indies vs Italy
Venue	Kolkata

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	15:00
Match	Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe
Venue	Premadasa, Colombo

Detail	Information
Time (IST)	19:00
Match	Afghanistan vs Canada
Venue	Chennai

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20 February 2026

Detail	Information
Matches	Australia vs Oman & other group fixtures
Venue	Kandy
Time	Varies

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Super 8 Stage (21 Feb – 1 Mar 2026)

Date	Match	Venue
21 Feb	Y2 vs Y3	Premadasa, Colombo
22 Feb	X1 vs X4	Ahmedabad
23 Feb	X2 vs X3	Mumbai
24 Feb	Y1 vs Y3	Kandy
25 Feb	Y2 vs Y4	Premadasa, Colombo
26 Feb	X3 vs X4	Ahmedabad
26 Feb	X1 vs X2	Chennai
27 Feb	Y1 vs Y2	Premadasa, Colombo
28 Feb	Y3 vs Y4	Kandy
01 Mar	X2 vs X4	Delhi
01 Mar	X1 vs X3	Kolkata

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Knockout Stage

Date	Match	Venue
04 Mar	Semi Final 1	Kolkata / Premadasa, Colombo
05 Mar	Semi Final 2	Mumbai
08 Mar	Final	Ahmedabad / Premadasa, Colombo

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Venues

India

City	Stadium
Mumbai	Wankhede Stadium
Kolkata	Eden Gardens
Ahmedabad	Narendra Modi Stadium
Delhi	Arun Jaitley Stadium
Chennai	Chepauk Stadium

Sri Lanka

City	Stadium
Colombo	R Premadasa Stadium
Kandy	Pallekele Stadium

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Tournament Favourites

Teams
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa

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Broadcasters & OTT Platforms

Region	Platforms
India	Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
Pakistan	PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Tamasha, Myco, Daraz Live
Bangladesh	Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports
Sri Lanka	Dialog TV, Local Sports Broadcasters
Nepal / Bhutan / Maldives	Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
UK & Europe	Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go, NOW
Australia	Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
New Zealand	Sky Sport NZ, Sky Go NZ
Middle East & North Africa	CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV
Africa	SuperSport, DStv Stream
USA	Willow TV, Willow App, ESPN+
Canada	Willow TV, Willow App
Caribbean	ESPN Caribbean
Rest of World	ICC

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) : 

 

1. When and where will the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 be played?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on 7 February 2026 and conclude with the final on 8 March 2026. The marquee tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marking one of the biggest multi-nation cricket events in the subcontinent in recent years. Matches will be spread across iconic venues in both countries, including Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Colombo, and Kandy. With India entering the tournament as the defending champions, expectations are high for packed stadiums, intense rivalries, and high-voltage encounters throughout the competition.

2. What is the format of the T20 World Cup 2026 and how does the schedule work?

The tournament is divided into three major phases: Group Stage, Super 8s, and Knockouts.

The Group Stage runs from 7 February to 20 February 2026, where teams compete in league matches to secure qualification.

The top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8 Stage, scheduled between 21 February and 1 March 2026, with teams seeded based on group standings.

The top performers from the Super 8s move into the Knockout phase, which includes two semi-finals on 4 and 5 March, followed by the Final on 8 March 2026.

This format ensures consistent competition while rewarding teams that perform across multiple stages.

3. Where can fans watch the T20 World Cup 2026 live across the world?

Fans across the globe will have multiple options to follow the tournament live through official broadcasters and OTT platforms. In India, the matches will be available on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar, while Pakistan viewers can tune in via PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and digital platforms like Tamasha. Audiences in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Caribbean will have access through region-specific sports networks and streaming services. Additionally, ICC TV will serve as a viewing option in regions without exclusive broadcast rights.