T20 World Cup 2026 Full Fixture and Team Wise Schedule: Complete Match List, Dates, Venues & Timings
The T20 World Cup 2026 schedule is finally here, and the ICC has officially confirmed all fixtures, dates, venues, and match timings at a grand event in Mumbai attended by several cricketing personalities, including 2024 T20 World Cup–winning captain Rohit Sharma. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures now out, fans can start planning for what promises to be one of the most exciting white-ball tournaments ever.
India will begin their title defence on February 7 against the USA in Mumbai, marking the official opening of their campaign. A few hours earlier, Pakistan will take on the Netherlands in Colombo to open the global event. West Indies vs Bangladesh in Kolkata rounds off the opening-day triple-header. With all this action-packed into one day, the 2026 T20 World Cup full schedule already has fans buzzing.
When is the T20 World Cup 2026 Starting?
The tournament begins on February 7, 2026, and will run until March 8, 2026. Every match, venue, and timing is now part of the officially announced ICC T20 WC 2026 schedule.
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA
Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy
Group D: South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada, UAE
This is the complete set of T20 World Cup 2026 teams, featuring debutants Italy and returning nations like Zimbabwe and Canada.
T20 World Cup 2026 Full Fixture List (Group Stage)
This is the T20 World Cup 2026 match-by-match schedule, covering every date, fixture, venue, and timing exactly as provided.
Group A – T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage Fixtures
(India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA)
India and Pakistan headline Group A, with their blockbuster clash set for February 15 in Colombo.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| February 7 | India vs USA | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 10 | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| February 10 | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo (SSC) | 7:00 PM |
| February 12 | India vs Namibia | Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| February 13 | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| February 15 | USA vs Namibia | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| February 15 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 18 | Pakistan vs Namibia | Colombo (SSC) | 3:00 PM |
| February 18 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
Group B – ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures
(Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman)
Co-hosts Sri Lanka have a challenging draw featuring Australia, Zimbabwe, and Ireland.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 9 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | 3:00 PM |
| February 11 | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| February 12 | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy | 11:00 AM |
| February 13 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 11:00 AM |
| February 14 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (SSC) | 11:00 AM |
| February 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| February 17 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 19 | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
| February 20 | Australia vs Oman | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
Group C – T20 WC 2026 Schedule Country-Wise
(England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy)
Debutants Italy join a tough group featuring two former world champions.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 8 | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| February 9 | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| February 11 | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 12 | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| February 14 | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 15 | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai | 11:00 AM |
| February 16 | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 17 | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 19 | West Indies vs Italy | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
Group D – T20 World Cup 2026 All Matches
(South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada, UAE)
Arguably the “group of death” with 2024 runners-up South Africa challenged by New Zealand and Afghanistan.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| February 9 | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 10 | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| February 11 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| February 13 | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| February 14 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 16 | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| February 17 | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| February 18 | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| February 19 | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Schedule
The top two teams from each group qualify for the Super Eight stage. The ICC has already seeded teams based on rankings (India X1, England Y1, Australia X2, New Zealand Y2, West Indies X3, Pakistan Y3, South Africa X4, Sri Lanka Y4). Non-qualifiers will be replaced by teams from their groups.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 21 | Y2 vs Y3 | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 22 | Y1 vs Y4 | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 22 | X1 vs X4 | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| February 23 | X2 vs X3 | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 24 | Y1 vs Y3 | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| February 25 | Y2 vs Y4 | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 26 | X3 vs X4 | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| February 26 | X1 vs X2 | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| February 27 | Y1 vs Y2 | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
| February 28 | Y3 vs Y4 | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| March 1 | X2 vs X4 | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| March 1 | X1 vs X3 | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
Semifinals & Final – T20 World Cup 2026 Final Match Date
The knockout stage carries unique venue rules depending on whether Pakistan and/or Sri Lanka qualify.
Semifinals
- March 4– 1st Semifinal (Kolkata/Colombo) – 7:00 PM
- March 5– 2nd Semifinal (Mumbai) – 7:00 PM
Final
- March 8, 2026– Final (Ahmedabad/Colombo) – 7:00 PM
This date marks the official T20 World Cup 2026 final match date.
Team-wise T20 World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
India Match Schedule – T20 World Cup 2026
- Feb 7: vs USA (Mumbai)
- Feb 12: vs Namibia (Delhi)
- Feb 15: vs Pakistan (Colombo RPS)
- Feb 18: vs Netherlands (Ahmedabad)
T20 World Cup 2026 Venue-Wise Schedule
The 2026 T20 World Cup will be played across major venues such as:
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
- Delhi
- Colombo (SSC & RPS)
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Kandy
This is the complete T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums list as per the matches announced.
FAQs
- What is the official T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?
All fixtures, dates, venues, and timings announced by the ICC are given above in the complete 2026 T20 World Cup full schedule. - Where can I get the T20 WC 2026 fixtures PDF?
The complete T20 WC 2026 fixtures PDF can be created from the match tables above. - What is the T20 World Cup 2026 format?
Four groups → Super 8 → Semifinals → Final. - What are the T20 World Cup 2026 dates?
February 7 to March 8, 2026. - Which countries are hosting the T20 World Cup 2026?
Matches will be played in India and Sri Lanka.
The T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures announced have set the stage for a blockbuster tournament. With iconic venues, high-stakes rivalries, new teams like Italy, and unpredictable groups, the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 complete match list is packed with drama from start to finish.
Whether you’re tracking the T20 World Cup 2026 match schedule, planning to watch India’s campaign, or just searching for the T20 World Cup 2026 latest updates, this detailed schedule gives you everything you need.
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