T20 Cricket World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, and How to Watch

“Feel the thrill” as India and Sri Lanka host the 10th edition of the Men’s T20 World Cup.

Twenty teams, including the United States, are participating in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament, which runs from February 7 to March 8. According to the ICC, Italy will make their debut in the 2024 tournament, joining the United States, Canada, and Uganda.”The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is uniquely competitive, thrilling, and expressive, with moments that become lifelong memories for both players and fans,” ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said in a statement.

India enters the event as the defending champion, having won the cricket World Cup in 2024, which was hosted by the United States and the West Indies. Six different teams have won the tournament: the West Indies (2012, 2016), India (2007, 2024), England (2010, 2022), Australia (2021), Pakistan (2009), and Sri Lanka (2014).

All 20 teams in the competition have declared their rosters, and players have traveled to the cities where they will play their first match. Here’s everything you need to know about the next event, including how you can watch.

When is the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup?

The 10th Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

2026 T20 World Cup Venues

Matches will be place in eight venues across seven cities. India’s venues include:

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will host games in:

Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

What is T20 cricket? A T20 contest consists of how many overs?

The T20 format of cricket is one of the sport’s shorter formats, with each match lasting 20 overs.

The format was first presented at the professional level in England in 2003, and it immediately gained popularity across the world. According to the ICC, the Men’s T20 World Cup was established in 2007 to bring new audiences to the sport.

How to Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup in the United States

Fans may watch 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup matches on WillowTV, which is also available on other streaming providers such as Fubo and Sling. The ICC announced that Team USA’s matches would also be available for free on Willow’s official YouTube channel.

Fans will be able to access scorecards, commentary, match highlights, and other information on the ICC website and app.

T20 Cricket World Cup match times in the U.S.

As the competition begins, three matches are scheduled to be played each day, starting at the following times:

10:30 a.m. local time / 12:30 a.m. ET
2:30 p.m. local time / 4:30 a.m. ET
6:30 p.m. local time / 8:30 a.m. ET

Which countries are participating in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup?

Countries participating in the 10th edition include:

Afghanistan
Australia
Canada
England
India
Ireland
Italy
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Oman
Pakistan
Scotland
South Africa
Sri Lanka
USA
United Arab Emirates
West Indies
Zambia

Teams are selected based on rankings, and Scotland was called in to replace Bangladesh at the last minute after the latter dropped out of the event due to the ICC’s unwillingness to shift their matches from India to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh’s cricket board requested that the ICC reschedule the team’s matches owing to safety concerns amid rising political tensions between the two countries, BBC News reported.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money

While the prize money for the winners has yet to be released, the previous edition provided a “historic prize pot of $11.25 million” distributed among participating teams, according to the ICC.

Below is a breakdown of the prize money for the 2024 tournament: