T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule – India Open vs USA, IND vs PAK on 15 Feb!
February 7 – March 8, 2026 | India & Sri Lanka Co-Hosts
20 Teams | 55 Matches | One Champion!
7 February 2026 | Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST
15 February 2026 | Colombo | 7:00 PM IST
The ICC has dropped the complete schedule for the 2026 T20 World Cup – and it’s packed with fireworks! Defending champions India will kick off their campaign against surprise package USA in Mumbai on February 7, while the tournament officially starts earlier that day with Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo.
Key Highlights You Can’t Miss
- Tournament starts: 7 February 2026 (Pakistan vs Netherlands)
- Final: 8 March 2026 – Ahmedabad (unless Pakistan reaches final → then Colombo)
- Semi-finals: Mumbai & Kolkata (or Colombo if Pakistan/Sri Lanka involved)
- India vs Pakistan: 15 February in Colombo – mark your calendars!
- Top 2 from each group → Super 8 → Top 2 → Semis → Final
Group A – The Group of Drama
India & Pakistan are heavy favourites, but USA stunned Pakistan in 2024 – anything can happen!
Group B – Australia in Tough Spot
Group C – Two-Time Champs Collide
Italy makes their first-ever World Cup appearance!
Group D – The Real Group of Death
2024 runners-up SA + semifinalists Afghanistan + NZ = pure chaos!
India’s Full Group A Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb | India vs USA | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| 12 Feb | India vs Namibia | Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| 15 Feb | India vs Pakistan | Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| 18 Feb | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
Special Rules for India & Pakistan Matches
Due to the 2023 agreement:
- If Pakistan reaches the final → Final in Colombo
- If Pakistan reaches semi-final → Their semi in Colombo
- If India vs Pakistan in semi-final → Match in Colombo
- If neither → Final in Ahmedabad, semis in Mumbai & Kolkata
Opening Day – 7 February 2026
- Pakistan vs Netherlands – Colombo (11:00 AM IST)
- West Indies vs Bangladesh – Kolkata (3:00 PM IST)
- India vs USA – Mumbai (7:00 PM IST)
Ready for Another T20 Cricket Festival?
After the madness of 2024, the 2026 T20 World Cup promises even more drama, upsets, and six-hitting entertainment. 20 teams, 10 venues across India & Sri Lanka, and one team will lift the trophy on 8 March 2026.
Will India defend their title at home?
Will Pakistan finally beat India in a World Cup again?
Can USA pull off another giant-killing?
Save the dates, book your tickets early, and get ready – the greatest show in T20 cricket is coming!
Who are you backing to win the 2026 T20 World Cup? 🏆
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