The T20 World Cup 2026 will be held from February 7 to March 8, 2026, ahead of the IPL.
India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the event, with matches split between both countries.
At least five matches will be in India and two in Sri Lanka; final venue is undecided.
The final could be in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan reaches the final.
India (hosts), Sri Lanka (hosts), Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Italy.
2 from Africa qualifiers and 3 from Asia & East Asia Pacific qualifiers.
Similar to the 2024 edition, 20 teams will be divided into 5 groups, with qualifiers deciding the last 5 spots.