🏆 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Full Schedule, Teams 
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in the world. It is the 10th edition of the World Cup and is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. There are 20 teams competing across 55 matches, including the group stage, Super Eights, semi-finals, and final. (Wikipedia)
🗓️ World Cup 2026 – Fullp0 Schedule (Group Stage) aBrisbane test match 2025
The tournament opens on 7 February 2026 with three matches across India and Sri Lanka. Below is the official Group Stage schedule: (icc)
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 11:00 AM | SSC, Colombo |
| West Indies vs Bangladesh | 3:00 PM | Kolkata | |
| India vs USA | 7:00 PM | Mumbai | |
| 08 Feb | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | 11:00 AM | Chennai |
| England vs Nepal | 3:00 PM | Mumbai | |
| Sri Lanka vs Ireland | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo | |
| 09 Feb | Bangladesh vs Italy | 11:00 AM | Kolkata |
| Zimbabwe vs Oman | 3:00 PM | SSC, Colombo | |
| South Africa vs Canada | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad | |
| 10 Feb | Netherlands vs Namibia | 11:00 AM | Delhi |
| New Zealand vs UAE | 3:00 PM | Chennai | |
| Pakistan vs USA | 7:00 PM | SSC, Colombo | |
| 11 Feb | South Africa vs Afghanistan | 11:00 AM | Ahmedabad |
| Australia vs Ireland | 3:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo | |
| England vs West Indies | 7:00 PM | Mumbai | |
| 12 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Oman | 11:00 AM | Kandy |
| Nepal vs Italy | 3:00 PM | Mumbai |
Note: Match timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST). (Khel Now)
🌍 Participating Teams & Group Format
There are 20 teams in four groups:
🟢 Group A
- India
- Pakistan
- USA
- Netherlands
- Namibia
🔵 Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Australia
- Ireland
- Zimbabwe
- Oman
🔴 Group C
- England
- West Indies
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Italy
🟡 Group D
- South Africa
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- Canada
- UAE
(Team list from official ICC announcement.) (ICC Cricket Schedule)
💡 You can show each team logo (size e.g., 200×200 px) in a grid with caption names for better website visuals.
🏟️ Top Venues for the Tournament
Here are some top stadiums hosting matches:
• 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)
• Sinhalese Sports Club Ground – Colombo (Sri Lanka)
• Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Kandy (Sri Lanka)
(Venues information based on official schedule announcements.) (icc)
⚡ Matches to Watch
Here are some of the most exciting contests fans look forward to:
⭐ India vs USA
- Opening match for defending champions India on 7 Feb in Mumbai. (icc)
🔥 India vs Pakistan
- A classic rivalry on 15 February in Colombo. (Reuters)
🏏 Australia vs Sri Lanka
- Expected to be high-intensity clash given both teams’ strong lineups. (t20worldcup2026schedule)
🌐 New Zealand vs South Africa
- A tactical battle between two cricketing powerhouses. (t20worldcup2026schedule)
🏆 Super Eights & Knockouts
After the group stage, the top two teams from each group progress to the Super Eights phase. From there, four teams move on to the semi-finals (March 4–5) and the Final on March 8 — most likely at Ahmedabad unless team scenarios shift to Colombo depending on which nations qualify. (t20worldcup2026schedule)
📌 Conclusion
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises a global cricketing festival with 20 nations, 55 thrilling matches, and iconic stadiums across India and Sri Lanka. Starting on 7 February and running until 8 March 2026, the tournament features fierce competition in groups, exciting rivalries like India vs Pakistan, and the chance to see new cricketing heroes emerge. Fans around the world will be glued to screens to watch batters, bowlers, and fielders battle for glory in what is set to be one of the most exciting T20 World Cups ever. (Wikipedia)