Overview
- The 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to run from February 7 to March 8, 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across seven venues, according to media reports.
- India–Pakistan matches would be played in Sri Lanka under existing arrangements, with a potential semi-final in Colombo and a neutral venue required if Pakistan reach the final.
- India are expected to play their matches in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, with Ahmedabad proposed for the tournament’s opener and title match.
- Sri Lanka’s likely host grounds include R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and Pallekele, plus either Dambulla or Hambantota.
- BCCI planning foresees fewer host cities with at least six games per venue, while warm-up allocations, Bengaluru’s safety clearance and Lucknow’s potential inclusion remain unresolved, and venues used for the recent Women’s ODI World Cup are not being considered.