NEW DELHI: The schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be officially revealed on Tuesday, November 25, with the announcement broadcast live from 6:30 PM IST. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The tournament, co-hosted by defending champions India and Sri Lanka, is expected to begin in the first week of February 2026, kicking off one of the most anticipated cricketing events in the world.Where to watch the schedule announcement live
- Viewers across India can tune in to the broadcast on: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 3.
- For those preferring online viewing, the live stream will be available on JioHotstar.
Format and structureThe 2026 edition will feature 20 teams, following the same format introduced in 2024.
- Four groups of five teams each
- Top two from each group progress to the Super Eight
- Super Eight split into two groups of four
- Top two from each enter the semifinals
- Winners meet in the final
Hosts and key arrangementsIndia and Sri Lanka will jointly host the event. As per a mutual agreement between the BCCI and PCB, Pakistan will play all their matches in Sri Lanka. If Pakistan reach the final, the summit clash will also be played on Sri Lankan soil.Who has qualified for T20 World Cup 2026?A mix of automatic qualifiers, ranking-based entries and global qualifiers complete the 20-team roster.
- Hosts (2): India and Sri Lanka
- Top seven teams from T20 World Cup 2024 (7): Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States and West Indies
- T20I Rankings (3): New Zealand, Pakistan and Ireland
- Global Qualifiers (8): Canada, Italy (maiden appearance), Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman and UAE
India, who beat South Africa in the dramatic 2024 final at Barbados, enter as defending champions.
