-India to begin title defence against USA in Mumbai on 7 Feb 2026 High-voltage India vs Pakistan clash set for Colombo on 15 February
The ICC has unveiled the complete schedule and groups for the 10th Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Defending champions India will kick off the tournament against USA on 7 February at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — the first of six matches on a blockbuster opening day.
Tournament Format
- 20 teams | 55 matches | 29 days
- 8 venues: 5 in India, 3 in Sri Lanka
- 40 group-stage matches (7–20 Feb)
- Super 8s (21 Feb onwards)
- Semi-finals & Final
Groups
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Australia | England | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | West Indies | New Zealand |
| USA | Ireland | Bangladesh | Afghanistan |
| Netherlands | Zimbabwe | Nepal | Canada |
| Namibia | Oman | Italy (debutants) | UAE |
Key Highlights
- Blockbuster clash: India vs Pakistan – 15 Feb 2026, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Two-time champions England & West Indies drawn together in Group C
- Debutants: Italy
- Final venues (subject to confirmation): Ahmedabad & Colombo on 8 March 2026
Host Venues
India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Wankhede (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai) Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy), Sinhalese Sports Club (Colombo)
Opening Day – 7 February 2026
- Pakistan vs Netherlands – SSC, Colombo (11:00 AM IST)
- West Indies vs Bangladesh – Kolkata (3:00 PM IST)
- India vs USA – Mumbai (7:00 PM IST)
Full Group Stage Fixtures (IST)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb | PAK vs NED | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| 7 Feb | WI vs BAN | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 7 Feb | IND vs USA | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 8 Feb | NZ vs AFG | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| 8 Feb | ENG vs NEP | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| 8 Feb | SL vs IRE | Premadasa, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 9 Feb | BAN vs ITA | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| 9 Feb | ZIM vs OMA | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| 9 Feb | SA vs CAN | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 10 Feb | NED vs NAM | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 10 Feb | NZ vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| 10 Feb | PAK vs USA | SSC, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 11 Feb | SA vs AFG | Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| 11 Feb | AUS vs IRE | Premadasa | 3:00 PM |
| 11 Feb | ENG vs WI | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 12 Feb | SL vs OMA | Kandy | 11:00 AM |
| 12 Feb | NEP vs ITA | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| 12 Feb | IND vs NAM | Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| 13 Feb | AUS vs ZIM | Premadasa | 11:00 AM |
| 13 Feb | CAN vs UAE | Delhi | 3:00 PM |
| 13 Feb | USA vs NED | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| 14 Feb | IRE vs OMA | SSC, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| 14 Feb | ENG vs BAN | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 14 Feb | NZ vs SA | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 15 Feb | WI vs NEP | Mumbai | 11:00 AM |
| 15 Feb | USA vs NAM | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
| 15 Feb | IND vs PAK | Premadasa, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 16 Feb | AFG vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 16 Feb | ENG vs ITA | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| 16 Feb | AUS vs SL | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| 17 Feb | NZ vs CAN | Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| 17 Feb | IRE vs ZIM | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| 17 Feb | BAN vs NEP | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 18 Feb | SA vs UAE | Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| 18 Feb | PAK vs NAM | SSC, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| 18 Feb | IND vs NED | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
| 19 Feb | WI vs ITA | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| 19 Feb | SL vs ZIM | Premadasa | 3:00 PM |
| 19 Feb | AFG vs CAN | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
| 20 Feb | AUS vs OMA | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
Super 8s begin 21 February 2026 Semi-finals & Final dates/venues to be confirmed closer to the event.
