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 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 7 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
🅱️ GROUP B FIXTURES
Group B – Fixtures with Timings
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 8 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy |
| 14 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
🅲 GROUP C FIXTURES
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 9 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
🅳 GROUP D FIXTURES
| Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 9 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 15:30 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14:00 |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 19:00 |
| 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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