India T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule – Venue, Match Dates & Timing
Finally, the waiting period for cricket fans is over, as the ICC has officially announced the complete schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026.
As decided earlier, the qualified teams have been divided into different groups, with each group consisting of five teams. In this setup, India will play against the USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.
Team India will play the opening ceremony match of the T20 World Cup as well as its first group stage match in February 2026.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to begin in February or March 2026, although the complete schedule has not yet been announced. This World Cup, played in the T20 format, will feature a total of 55 matches hosted across India and Sri Lanka.
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India T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
Team India is often considered one of the favorites in any tournament due to its strong batting lineup. However, now the schedule is announced and it is easy to guess that IND can qualify super eight round.
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | IND | USA | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2026-02-12 | IND | NAM | 7:00 PM | Delhi |
| 2026-02-15 | IND | PAK | 7:00 PM | Premadasa, Colombo |
| 2026-02-18 | IND | NED | 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
The tournament will feature 20 teams, divided into five groups of four. Each team will play one match against the other three teams in its group.
India’s group stage matches will be played in February 2026. If India faces Pakistan during the group stage, that match will be hosted in Sri Lanka. Otherwise, India will play its group stage matches at home in India.
Download India T20 World Cup Schedule PDF
Our website provides the complete T20 World Cup schedule, including match venues and timings for all teams. However, there are other convenient ways for you to access the schedule as well. For example, you can download the PDF version of the T20 World Cup schedule directly to your mobile device.
Another option is to save the schedule as an image after downloading it. This method will help you access the fixtures of any team or venue even without an internet connection.
All you need to do is click on the “Download PDF” button, and the file will be saved to your mobile phone. Once opened, you will be able to view the full World Cup schedule anytime.
India World Cup 2026 Matches in Home Stadiums
Defending champions India, who won the T20 World Cup 2024, will host the 2026 edition of the tournament.
During the Asia Cup 2025, which was hosted by Pakistan, an agreement was reached between the BCCI and PCB. According to this agreement, India will play all of its matches in the UAE, while Pakistan will play its World Cup matches in Sri Lanka.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, held every two years, will take place across India and Sri Lanka in 2026. India will play all of its matches on home soil unless they are scheduled against Pakistan. In that case, the India–Pakistan fixture will be played in Sri Lanka.
Conclusion
T20 cricket began in 2004, and the first ever T20 World Cup was played in 2007, with the final contested between Pakistan and India. The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 will mark the 10th edition of the tournament, and every team will have its eyes on the coveted trophy. This time, the event is set to be one of the biggest yet, featuring 20 competing teams.
The tournament will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is scheduled to take place in March 2026.
Millions of cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the complete schedule to be announced and for the tournament to begin, so they can witness some thrilling and unforgettable matches.
FAQ’s
Team India will play their first match of World Cup on 7th Feb against USA.
A total of 20 teams will compete in this edition. They will be divided into five groups of four teams each.
India will play its matches in India. However, if India faces Pakistan, that match will be played in Sri Lanka.
According to an agreement between the BCCI and PCB, India will not play matches in Pakistan, and Pakistan will play its World Cup fixtures in Sri Lanka. Therefore, an India–Pakistan clash will be held in Sri Lanka.
You can download the complete India schedule in PDF format from our website. Simply click on the “Download PDF” button, and the file will be saved to your device.
