World Cup 2026 India matches schedule: Match dates, timings, venues & complete fixture list

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. With matches spread across iconic stadiums and the India–Pakistan clash arriving early in the tournament, India’s group-stage campaign is set to attract massive attention.

Read more: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 full match schedule: Complete fixtures, dates, timings & venues for all teams
Placed in Group A, India will face Pakistan, the USA, Namibia and the Netherlands.


Below is the clean, table-formatted schedule for Team India.

India’s Full Group-Stage Schedule

Date	Fixture	Venue	Time
7 February	India vs USA	Mumbai	7:00 PM
12 February	India vs Namibia	Delhi	7:00 PM
15 February	India vs Pakistan	Colombo	7:00 PM
18 February	India vs Netherlands	Ahmedabad	7:00 PM

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Host Nations and Venues

India
The Indian leg of the tournament will be played across five major venues known for their atmosphere and world-class facilities:

• Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will host matches at three prominent grounds:

• Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
• R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

Teams Qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

A total of 20 teams have qualified for the 2026 edition, making it one of the most competitive T20 World Cups to date. The participating nations are:

India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nepal, Oman and UAE.

With India and Pakistan drawn in the same group, the tournament promises high-voltage contests right from the early stages.