The 2026 T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will feature a total of 20 teams, following the same structure as the previous edition. The ICC is intensifying its preparations for this major event. The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from February to March, and the approximate dates have now been revealed. However, the location for the final match is still to be determined.
The 2026 T20 World Cup is set to take place from February 7 to March 8. The matches will be held across at least five venues in India and two venues in Sri Lanka. The specific locations for each match are yet to be decided. The ICC is still working on the schedule and has provided the timeframe to the participating countries.
The venue for the T20 World Cup 2026 final has not yet been finalized. According to reports, the final match might be held in either Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on Pakistan’s progression to the final. If Pakistan qualifies for the final, the match will not take place in India. Due to the tense political climate, India and Pakistan do not compete against each other in their respective countries.
Fifteen teams have already qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026, including India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, and Italy. The remaining five teams will qualify through two African qualifiers and three Asia and East Asia-Pacific qualifiers. The tournament will follow the format of the 2024 T20 World Cup, with 20 teams divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage, followed by knockout matches.