India enter the tournament as the reigning champions after lifting the trophy in 2024 across the Caribbean and the United States.<\/b>
\nThe 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is about to start. The marquee event of cricket’s shortest format will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from Feb. 7 to Mar. 9. A total of 20 teams will take part, each chasing the top prize. India enter the tournament as the reigning champions after lifting the trophy in 2024 across the Caribbean and the United States.
They’ll start as clear favorites on home soil, but with T20 cricket’s anything-can-happen nature, the competition promises plenty of excitement and surprises. With anticipation building for a thrilling contest, here’s a closer look at every aspect of this T20 World Cup.
Teams, Venues and Big Dates
The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup gets underway on Feb. 7, with the opening match starting at 11 AM (IST) 05:30 AM (BST) and 12:30 AM (EST) as Pakistan take on the Netherlands in Colombo.
Group-Stage Matches: It will be a packed first day, featuring two more games \u2014 West Indies versus Scotland at 3 PM (IST) 9:30 AM (BST) and 4:30 AM (EST), followed by India against the USA at 7 PM (IST), 1:30 PM (GMT) and 8:30 AM (EST).
The tournament begins with a 20-team group stage, split into four groups of five. This phase runs until 20 February, with three matches scheduled each day at the same time slots, except on the final day, when only one game will be played at 1:30 PM (GMT).
Super 8 and Semi Finals: Next come the Super 8s, which will see one or two matches per day, starting at 3 PM (IST), 9;30 AM (GMT) and 4:30 AM (EST). The second match will start at 7 PM (IST), 1:30 PM (BST) and 8:30 AM (EST), leading into the semi-finals on 4 and 5 March.
Final: The championship match is set for Sunday, 8 March, with a 7 PM (IST), 1:30 (GMT) and 8:30 AM (EST) start in Ahmedabad.
Groups
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Updated schedule
WHERE AND HOW TO WATCH
United States: The live streaming of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available on Willow TV \/ Sling.
United Kingdom: Fans can watch and live stream the matches in the UK onSky \/ Now
India: Fans in India can watch all the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches live on Star Sports Network. Live streaming of the matches will be available on JioHotstar app and website.<\/p>\n