Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Schedule & results

The T20 World Cup crease action comes thick and fast and cricket fans all over the globe will be jumping for joy. With 55 matches taking place on Indian and Sri Lankan soil between February 7 and March 8, it promises to be a momentous month of hard-hitting thrills.

The first phase of the tournament, the group phase, sees all 20 teams involved. They are split into four groups of five teams and with the round robin format in place, it means even the minnows will all play at least four games.

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The top two sides from each section will then head to the advanced group phase, ‘Super 8’. The eight sides are split into two groups of four, with each side playing a further three games. The top two sides in each 'Super 8' group will advance to the semi-finals, with the final set to be played on March 8.

Sri Lanka and India have both individually hosted the T20 World Cup before, in 2012 and 2016 respectively. However, the huge cricketing nations come together as co-hosts on this occasion. Co-hosting the T20 World Cup is nothing new of course. UAE and Oman shared the honours in 2021 and the West Indies and the United States both staged the 2024 edition.

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India, who were the inaugural T20 World Cup champions in 2007, finally got their hands on the trophy once again in 2024. They now aim to become the first ever nation to successfully defend their T20 crown and the first ever host nation to take the honours.

Whatever the outcome, cricket fans are set for an unforgettable experience, with every T20 World Cup match available to watch or stream. Let GOAL guide you through the full schedule lowdown and how you can catch all the action live.

When is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place in venues across Sri Lanka and India from Saturday, February 7, through to Sunday, March 8. The tournament breaks down as follows:

• Group stage: February 7-20
• Super 8 stage: February 21 – March 1
• Semi-Finals: March 4 & 5
• Final: March 8

What is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule

Where are the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches taking place?

In November, the ICC announced the Indian and Sri Lankan venues that would stage matches during the T20 World Cup 2026. They are as follows:

India

• Ahmedabad: Narendra Modi Stadium
• Chennai: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
• Delhi: Arun Jaitley Stadium
• Kolkata: Eden Gardens
• Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium

Sri Lanka

• Colombo: NR.Premadasa Stadium
• Colombo: Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground
• Kandy: Pallekele Cricket Stadium

Who’s playing at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

Twenty teams are playing at the T20 World Cup 2026. They are the two tournament hosts, the top seven teams from the last T20 World Cup (2024), the three highest-ranked teams in the ICC T20 rankings (those that haven't been included already) and eight other teams determined through regional qualifiers.

Group A

• India
• Pakistan
• United States
• Netherlands
• Namibia

Group B

• Australia
• Sri Lanka
• Ireland
• Zimbabwe
• Oman

Group C

• England
• West Indies
• Nepal
• Italy
• Scotland

Group D

• New Zealand
• South Africa
• Afghanistan
• Canada
• United Arab Emirates

How to watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

🇺🇸 United States

In the United States, Willow TV is a dedicated cricket broadcaster, which will be showing all the Men’s T20 World Cup matches live, including all Team USA’s encounters.

One of those streaming services that will let you watch all the matches from the T20 Men’s World Cup tournament is FuboTV. Fubo is a top-quality streaming service that has Willow included in some of its packages, so it offers access to the cricket extravaganza in Asia and a whole world of different sports. Fubo offers multiple subscription plans, including the 'Fubo Sports', which costs $45.99 for the first month and then $55.99 per month for subsequent months.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

For UK viewers, Sky Sports is showing/streaming every match from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. As well as being able to watch all the matches on Sky Sports, you can also stream them on NOW and the Sky Sports app. NOW is an instant streaming service offering access to all Sky Sports channels, every Sky Sports+ stream, and much more. It's an app, so customers can sign up and stream instantly across over 60 devices. NOW Sports Memberships also give customers access to all live Sky Sports+ streams as well as Sky Sports documentaries and selected replays and highlights on demand within your membership period. The various membership packages are as follows:

• 12-Month Saver Membership: £27.99 a month (12-month minimum term) - Then £34.99 per month unless cancelled.
• Day Membership: £14.99 - One-off payment - Your NOW Sports Day Membership starts immediately after purchase and lasts for 24 hours
• Flexible Month Membership: £31.99 a month for 6 months - Cancel anytime.

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Rest of the World

Men's T20 World Cup matches will be screened live all over the globe. Other nations/regions are broadcasting the tournament as follows:

• 🇦🇺 Australia: FOX Cricket/Channel 9
• 🇮🇳 India: Star Sports 1
• 🇳🇿 New Zealand: Sky Sport
• 🇿🇦 South Africa: SuperSport
• 🌍 MENA: CricLife

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