The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to schedule the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup between February 7 and March 8, with India and Sri Lanka confirmed as co-hosts. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the ICC has already shared the proposed window with participating teams, though the final schedule is yet to be approved.
The tournament will feature 20 teams and nearly 55 matches, making it one of the biggest editions of the event. At least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka are expected to stage games. The final could take place either at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad or in Colombo. The choice of venue may depend on whether Pakistan reaches the title clash, as India and Pakistan currently do not tour each other’s countries due to political tensions.
The format will remain the same as the 2024 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Teams will be divided into four groups of five. The top two sides from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, followed by the semi-finals and final.
Fifteen teams have already qualified for the 2026 event. These include hosts India and Sri Lanka, along with Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, and Italy, who will make their World Cup debut. The remaining five places will be filled through regional qualifiers, with two spots from Africa and three from Asia and East Asia Pacific.
For Indian cricket fans, 2026 promises to be a jam-packed year. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is expected to be played in January or early February, followed immediately by the T20 World Cup. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be scheduled from March 15 to May 31. In addition, India will host New Zealand for an ODI and T20I series from January 11 to 31.
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