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T20 World Cup 2026

What is t20 world cup 2026?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Official name ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026[1]
Edition 10th[1]
Host countries India; Sri Lanka[1]
Start date 7 February 2026[1]
End date 8 March 2026[1]

The T20 World Cup 2026 is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition of the biennial men’s Twenty20 international cricket tournament, hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026.

Context

The T20 World Cup 2026 is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition of the biennial men’s Twenty20 international cricket tournament, hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026 [1]. It follows the World Cup 2022 in the cricket calendar. The tournament is organized in three phases: group stage, Super Eight, and knockout stage [1]. The final venue was not yet confirmed, with Ahmedabad or Colombo listed as possibilities [2].

Documented claims

  • The tournament is organized in three phases: group stage, Super Eight, and knockout stage. [1]
  • The final venue was not yet confirmed, with Ahmedabad or Colombo listed as possibilities. [2]

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Questions and answers

Who will host the 2026 T20 World Cup?

India and Sri Lanka will host the 2026 T20 World Cup [1].

When will the 2026 T20 World Cup take place?

It is scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026 [1].

What is the format of the 2026 T20 World Cup?

The tournament has three phases: group stage, Super Eight, and knockout stage [1].

Sources

  1. ICC Men's T20 World Cup - everything you need to know — bbc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. T20 World Cup 2026: Format, fixtures, groups, venues, pressure on ... — skysports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports