ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026: Full Fixtures, Dates & Official Schedule (Feb–Mar 2026)
🧠 Introduction
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – the tenth edition of cricket’s globe-spanning Twenty20 tournament – is scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026 across India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 international teams competing for the coveted trophy. This World Cup promises thrilling matchups, including high-profile clashes like India vs USA, Pakistan vs Netherlands and India vs Pakistan in the group stage, followed by Super Eight, semifinals and final.
The ICC T20 World Cup is one of the most watched cricket tournaments globally. In 2026, it will consist of group stages, followed by Super Eight rounds and knockout matches. Matches will be staged across eight venues in both hosts, providing diverse climatic and pitch conditions that test both batters and bowlers.
🏏 Official Fixtures — Group Stage & Selected Matches
🅰️ GROUP A FIXTURES
Group A – Fixtures with Timings
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
 India
vs
 USA | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 7 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
 Pakistan
vs
 Netherlands | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
USA
vs
Netherlands | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
 Namibia
vs
Pakistan | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
India
vs
Netherlands | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
USA
vs
Namibia | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
India
vs
Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
Pakistan
vs
USA | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
India
vs
Namibia | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
Netherlands
vs
Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
🅱️ GROUP B FIXTURES
Group B – Fixtures with Timings
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
 Australia
vs
 Oman | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 8 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
 Sri Lanka
vs
 Ireland | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
 Zimbabwe
vs
Oman | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Australia
vs
Ireland | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
Sri Lanka
vs
Zimbabwe | Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Australia
vs
Sri Lanka | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
Ireland
vs
Oman | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Zimbabwe
vs
Australia | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
Ireland
vs
Zimbabwe | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Sri Lanka
vs
Oman | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
🅲 GROUP C FIXTURES
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
 England
vs
 Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 9 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
 West Indies
vs
 Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
 Scotland
vs
Italy | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
England
vs
West Indies | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
Nepal
vs
Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Scotland
vs
West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
England
vs
Nepal | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Scotland
vs
Nepal | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
Italy
vs
West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
England
vs
Scotland | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
🅳 GROUP D FIXTURES
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
 South Africa
vs
 United Arab Emirates | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 9 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
 New Zealand
vs
 Canada | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
 Afghanistan
vs
United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
South Africa
vs
Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
New Zealand
vs
Afghanistan | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
Canada
vs
United Arab Emirates | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
South Africa
vs
Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
New Zealand
vs
United Arab Emirates | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
Afghanistan
vs
Canada | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
South Africa
vs
New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
🧠 Tournament Structure
- Group Stage: February 7–20, 2026 — teams in four groups of five play round-robin matches.
- Super Eight Stage: February 22–28 — top two teams from each group progress to Super Eight.
- Semi-Finals: March 4 & 5 — knockout matches determine finalists.
- Final: March 8, 2026 — scheduled at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (or Colombo if Pakistan qualifies).
🏟️ Venues — All Official Stadiums
🇮🇳 India (5 venues)
- 🇮🇳 Narendra Modi Stadium — Ahmedabad
- 🇮🇳 Wankhede Stadium — Mumbai
- 🇮🇳 MA Chidambaram Stadium — Chennai
- 🇮🇳 Arun Jaitley Stadium — Delhi
- 🇮🇳 M. Chinnaswamy Stadium — Bengaluru
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (3 venues)
🇱🇰 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium — Kandy
🇱🇰 R. Premadasa Stadium — Colombo
🇱🇰 Sinhalese Sports Club Ground — Colombo
🎯 Key Teams & Storylines
- India: Defending champions and home favorites under new leadership.
- Pakistan: Placed in Group A; however political tensions may affect certain fixtures.
- Sri Lanka: Co-hosts banking on home advantage.
📌 Suggested Authoritative Sources
- ICC Official T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures & News – https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026
- Comprehensive match list & schedule – https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/matches
- ESPNcricinfo World Cup schedule – https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results
- Outlook India World Cup schedule & team listings – https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-2026-schedule-venue-match-timing-squads
- Full match details listings – https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2026-full-match-schedule-date-time
⚠ Article Disclaimer
Details reflect information available at the time of publication. Match dates, venues and fixtures are subject to change through official amendments by the ICC.
🤖 AI Content Disclaimer
This article was generated with AI assistance and may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or evolving details. Always refer to the official ICC World Cup website for the most up-to-date schedule.
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