The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to return with a high-profile edition, scheduled to be played between February and March 2026. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marking the first time the two South Asian nations jointly stage a Men’s T20 World Cup. With 20 teams competing, the event promises a packed calendar of matches across some of the most iconic cricket venues in the region.
📅 Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Format | T20 International (T20I) |
| Organizer | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Host Countries | India & Sri Lanka |
| Total Teams | 20 |
| Match Type | Group Stage + Super 8 + Semi-Finals + Final |
| Defending Champions | India |
🌍 Participating Teams
Some of the major teams expected to participate:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Australia | England | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | West Indies | South Africa |
| USA | Ireland | Bangladesh | Afghanistan |
| Netherlands | Zimbabwe | Nepal | Canada |
| Namibia | Oman | Italy | UAE |
🏟️ Host Venues (India & Sri Lanka)
India
| Stadium Name | City |
|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium | Hyderabad |
Sri Lanka
| Stadium Name | City |
|---|---|
| R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| Pallekele International Stadium | Kandy |
| Galle International Stadium | Galle |
| Rangiri Dambulla Stadium | Dambulla |
🏏 Tournament Format – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will follow a multi-stage tournament format, designed to ensure fair competition, exciting matchups, and high-stakes progression as teams move closer to the title.
| Stage | Dates | Format Details |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | February 7 – 20, 2026 | Teams are divided into groups; top teams from each group qualify for the next round |
| Super 8s | February 21 – March 1, 2026 | Qualified teams are split into two groups; top two teams from each group advance |
| Semi-finals | March 4 – 5, 2026 | Knockout matches between the four remaining teams |
| Final | March 8 , 2026 | Championship match to decide the tournament winner |
Teams and Qualification
A total of 20 teams have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including full-member nations and teams that progressed through the ICC qualification pathway. Confirmed participants include India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, the West Indies, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and several associate nations.
The expanded lineup reflects the ICC’s ongoing effort to globalise the shortest format of the game and provide exposure to emerging cricketing nations on the world stage.
Broadcast, Tickets and Fan Interest
Broadcast rights for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held by official ICC partners across regions. In India, matches will be available on leading sports television channels and digital streaming platforms, while global audiences can follow the tournament through regional broadcasters.
Ticket sales are being rolled out via official ICC platforms, with entry-level prices starting as low as ₹100 in India, making it one of the most affordable ICC events to date. Pricing varies by city and match category, with further phases of ticket sales to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the ticket price for the T20 World Cup 2026?
Ticket prices for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 start at ₹100 in India and LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka for Phase I sales (group and early matches), making it one of the most affordable editions in recent ICC history. Prices vary by venue and match category.
2. What is the prize money for T20 2024?
For the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (latest confirmed tournament), the total prize pool was US $11.25 million, with the winners receiving at least US $2.45 million.
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