ICC Set to Unveil T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Live Streaming Details, Venues, Groups and Qualified Teams

ICC Set to Unveil T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: The excitement around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is at its peak as cricket fans across the globe wait for the official schedule to be revealed on November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM IST. The ICC will announce the complete fixtures—including venues, match dates, groups, and marquee clashes—during a live event in Mumbai. 

The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will begin in the first week of February 2026, with India entering as the defending champions for the first time since their 2024 triumph. This edition also marks a major shift, as the Indian team prepares to compete without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from T20Is.

Key Takeaways: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Reveal – Streaming, Hosts, Venues and Full Qualified Teams

• Schedule announcement on November 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM IST, streamed live on JioCinema/JioHotstar and televised on Star Sports Network.
  
• India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the tournament from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
  
• 20 teams will participate, following the same four-group format used in the 2024 edition.
  
• Pakistan will play all matches in Sri Lanka as part of a mutual BCCI–PCB agreement.
  
• Italy qualifies for its first-ever T20 World Cup, marking a historic debut.
  
• Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from T20Is; Suryakumar Yadav leads India.
  
• The launch event features Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur and Angelo Mathews.
  
• Early reports indicate major venues like Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai shortlisted by BCCI.
  

When and Where to Watch the T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Reveal Live

The ICC’s scheduled unveiling ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM IST on November 25, 2025.
Viewers in India can watch it through:

Television

• Star Sports 1
  
• Star Sports 2
  
• Star Sports 2 (Hindi)
  
• Star Sports 3
  

Live Streaming

• JioHotstar / JioCinema app and website
  
• Disney+ Hotstar (as mentioned in some outlets)
  
• Updates available on the ICC official website
  

The event will be streamed globally, ensuring fans worldwide can follow the live announcement in real time.

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Tournament Format and Structure: How the 20-Team World Cup Will Work

The 2026 edition maintains the same structure used in the 2024 T20 World Cup:

Group Stage

• 4 Groups, each containing 5 teams
  
• Each team plays 4 matches
  
• Top 2 teams from each group qualify for the Super Eight
  

Super Eight Stage

• 8 teams divided into two groups of four
  
• Top 2 teams from each Super Eight group advance to the semifinals
  

Knockouts

• 2 semifinals
  
• 1 final
  

If Pakistan reaches the final, the title match will be hosted in Sri Lanka, not India.

Full List of Qualified Teams for T20 World Cup 2026

Below is the official list of all 20 teams that earned their spot in the tournament through hosting rights, 2024 performances, T20I rankings and regional qualifiers:

Italy makes headlines as this will be their first-ever T20 World Cup appearance.

Potential Groups and Reported Venue Details

While the ICC will release the final schedule officially, early reports and leaked drafts suggest the following probable groupings:

Likely Groups (as reported by multiple publications)

These groups reflect the expected competitive balance and fan interest, especially the high-voltage India–Pakistan matchup, expected to be held in Sri Lanka.

Reported Venues in India and Sri Lanka

India (5 shortlisted venues)

• Ahmedabad – Narendra Modi Stadium (likely opener & final if Pakistan isn’t in final)
  
• Mumbai – Wankhede Stadium (expected semifinal venue)
  
• Kolkata – Eden Gardens
  
• New Delhi – Arun Jaitley Stadium
  
• Chennai – Chepauk Stadium
  

Sri Lanka (3 venues expected)

• Colombo
  
• Kandy
  
• Hambantota
  

Pakistan will play all their group and Super Eight matches in Sri Lanka as per the BCCI–PCB neutral-venue policy agreement effective until 2027.

India’s Road Ahead: New Era After Major Retirements

India enters the 2026 T20 World Cup as the defending champions, having lifted the trophy in 2024 in Barbados under Rohit Sharma.

However, the 2026 campaign begins a new era:

• Rohit Sharma – retired from T20Is
  
• Virat Kohli – retired from T20Is
  
• Ravindra Jadeja – retired from T20Is
  
• Suryakumar Yadav – new T20I captain
  

India will now aim to defend their crown at home under a fresh leadership group led by Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir.

A Defining Overview of What Awaits Fans in T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises one of the most anticipated editions in recent memory. With India and Sri Lanka joining forces as hosts, Pakistan playing exclusively on Lankan soil, and Italy making their first appearance, the tournament blends tradition with new narratives. 

The official schedule revealed on November 25 will set the stage for a month-long celebration of cricket, featuring iconic venues, high-intensity rivalries and a fresh global lineup of 20 competitive teams. As fans gear up for the fixtures, the upcoming announcement marks the true beginning of T20 cricket’s next big chapter.

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