India T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule

Team India is set to play the opening ceremony match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, as well as its first group-stage match in February 2026. Excitement is already building as cricket fans eagerly wait for the world’s biggest T20 tournament to begin.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to begin in February or March 2026, although the final schedule is yet to be officially released. This T20 World Cup will feature 55 matches, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

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India is often seen as one of the strongest contenders in any ICC event, largely due to its powerful batting lineup and consistent performances. However, the exact group-stage opponents will only be confirmed once the final schedule is released.

India’s 2026 World Cup Fixtures

Below are all fixtures where India is playing, listed with Date, Time, Opponent, and Venue:

Live countdowns • Local venue time shown (UTC+05:30 for listed venues)

🕒 Live Match Countdowns 📍 Mumbai • Delhi • Colombo • Ahmedabad

Date	Match	Time	Countdown	Venue
2026-02-07	IND vs USA	7:00 PM	–d –h –m	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2026-02-12	IND vs NAM	7:00 PM	–d –h –m	Delhi
2026-02-15	IND vs PAK	7:00 PM	–d –h –m	Premadasa, Colombo
2026-02-18	IND vs NED	7:00 PM	–d –h –m	Ahmedabad

Note: Schedule may subject to change.

The tournament will feature 20 teams, divided into five groups of four. Each team will play one match against every other team in its group.

India’s matches will take place across multiple venues in February 2026. However, if India faces Pakistan during the group stage, that match will be held in Sri Lanka. All other matches will be hosted in India.

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India World Cup 2026 Matches in Home Stadiums

India, the defending champions of the T20 World Cup 2024, will be co-hosting the 2026 edition with Sri Lanka.

During the Asia Cup 2025, hosted by Pakistan, an agreement was reached between the BCCI and PCB. According to this agreement:

• India will play all its World Cup matches in India • Pakistan will play its matches in Sri Lanka • An India vs Pakistan match will also take place in Sri Lanka

The ICC T20 World Cup is played every two years, and the 2026 edition promises to be one of the biggest yet, hosted across major venues in India and Sri Lanka.

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Conclusion

The first T20 World Cup was played in 2007, and the 2026 edition will mark the 10th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With 20 teams competing and matches spread across two countries, this tournament promises high-intensity action and unforgettable moments.

Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for the complete schedule announcement and looking forward to another thrilling season of T20 cricket.