T20 World Cup 2026: All you need to know

Tournament Dates

The T20 World Cup 2026 will be held from February 7 to March 8, 2026, ahead of the IPL.

Hosts

India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the event, with matches split between both countries.

Venues

At least five matches will be in India and two in Sri Lanka; final venue is undecided.

Final Match

The final could be in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan reaches the final.

Teams Qualified (15 so far)

India (hosts), Sri Lanka (hosts), Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands, Italy.

Remaining Spots (5)

2 from Africa qualifiers and 3 from Asia & East Asia Pacific qualifiers.

Tournament Format

Similar to the 2024 edition, 20 teams will be divided into 5 groups, with qualifiers deciding the last 5 spots.

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