T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule | Locations, Teams & VIP Hospitality

Last updated: 24.02.2025 at 11:58

Following the success of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the United States, the excitement now shifts to the next tournament, the 2026 edition. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the tournament— from the host countries and world-class venues to the thrilling format that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.

And for those looking to elevate their matchday experience, we’ll also share how you can secure premium seats with official hospitality. Get ready for a celebration of T20 cricket at its finest!

Who is hosting the Men's T20 World Cup in 2026?

The upcoming T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by defending champions India and neighbouring Sri Lanka throughout February and March 2026.

The last tournament held in 2024 took place in across the West Indies and the United States. 20 teams took part.

What stadiums are in the 2026 T20 World Cup?

Venues across India and Sri Lanka are unconfirmed for the 2026 t20 World Cup. However after an agreement in December 2024 between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board, the ICC confirmed that matches involving India and Pakistan must be hosted at a neutral venue, so if the teams were to meet at the t20 World Cup 2026 their matches will be played in Sri Lanka.

Some venues which we can hope to see the 2026 t20 World Cup at include:

Sri Lanka

R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo)
Galle International Stadium (Galle)
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy)
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (Hambantota)
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground (Colombo)

India

Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)
MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad)
Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium (Mohali)
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (Hyderabad)
Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur)
HPCA Stadium (Dharamshala)
Galle International Stadium (Galle)
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy)
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (Hambantota)
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground (Colombo)

What is the format of the World Cup 2026?

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a biennial international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), featuring national teams in the T20 format.

The 2026 T20 World Cup will follow a structure similar to the 2024 edition:

Group Stage:

Teams: 20 teams divided into four groups of five.
Format: Round-robin matches within each group.
Advancement: The top two teams from each group proceed to the Super Eight stage.

Super Eight:

Teams: 8 teams divided into two groups of four.
Format: Round-robin matches within each group.
Advancement: The top two teams from each group move on to the semi-finals.

Knockout Stage:

Semi-Finals: Winners of each Super Eight group face the runners-up of the opposite group.
Final: Winners of the semi-finals compete for the championship.

How to get ICC Men's T20 World Cup tickets

VIP tickets and hospitality packages for the ICC Men's t20 World Cup in 2026 are not available yet. However, register your interest below so you can make sure you receive up to date mailing communications on the next World Cup.

Be there in ultimate style with VIP packages for each cricket matchday including pavilion seating, inclusive food and drinks throughout the event and access to exceptional lounge and VIP areas whilst you enjoy the cricket.