T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Everything You Need to Know
Cricket fans across the globe, mark your calendars! The International Cricket Council (ICC) is all set to unveil the much-anticipated schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, November 25. This major announcement will outline the road to the championship for the defending title holders, India, and the other 19 qualified teams.
How and Where to Watch the Live Announcement
The ICC will reveal the fixture list live for fans worldwide. For viewers in India, the action begins at 6:30 PM IST. You can catch the live telecast on the Star Sports network.For those who prefer streaming on their mobile devices or computers, the live stream will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
Tournament Hosts and Key Venues
The 2026 edition of the tournament holds special significance as it will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This marks a return of a global ICC event to the subcontinent with a shared hosting model. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shortlisted major stadiums in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai to host the marquee matches.
On the Sri Lankan side, three stadiums are slated to host games, with Colombo confirmed as the venue if the home team qualifies for the semi-finals. A major point of discussion is the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash. As per a pre-existing agreement, this blockbuster league match is scheduled to be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, ensuring it takes place on neutral turf. Furthermore, if Pakistan advances to the tournament final, the summit clash will also be held at a neutral venue.
A New Era for Indian Cricket
India enters this tournament as the defending champion, having broken a long-standing ICC trophy drought with a thrilling victory under Rohit Sharma's leadership in the 2024 edition hosted by the USA and West Indies. However, the team will have a new look for the 2026 campaign.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from T20 Internationals and are now available only for ODI cricket. The mantle of captaincy has been passed to the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav, who will be tasked with leading India's title defense on home soil when the tournament commences around early February 2026.
The Complete List of Qualified Teams
The world's top cricketing nations have secured their spots for the global spectacle. The 20 qualified teams are:
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- South Africa
- United States
- West Indies
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Zimbabwe
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Oman
- UAE
With the schedule announcement just around the corner, the countdown for the T20 World Cup 2026 truly begins, promising another unforgettable chapter in cricketing history.
