The 2026 T20 World Cup is expected to take place from February 7 to March 8, with matches held in at least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka. The final will either be in Ahmedabad or Colombo, depending on Pakistan’s performance in the tournament. Pakistan will compete in Sri Lanka as per the agreement made with the ICC and BCCI. The ICC has communicated the timeline to its member boards, although the complete schedule is still pending finalization, according to ESPNCricinfo.
The tournament format will mirror that of the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the West Indies and the USA, which involved 20 teams divided into four groups of five, followed by a Super Eight phase and the semifinals. This year marks Italy’s first qualification, with 15 teams confirmed for the event, including defending champions India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands.