The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on 7 February 2026 and runs through to 8 March 2026, with matches played across India and Sri Lanka. Twenty nations will battle it out in a compact and thrilling format spanning the group stage, Super Eight round and knockout phase.
Below is the complete match schedule released by the ICC, showing fixtures, dates and venues for the group stage. Super Eight and knockout details will be determined once group positions are finalised.
Group Stage Schedule
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 - Match 1
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Group A