The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 stadium guide has now been released ahead of the tournament’s start on 7 February, laying out the eight venues in India and Sri Lanka that will host matches — including the high-profile India–Pakistan clash and the final itself. The World Cup, featuring 20 teams and running through to 8 March, will take place across five major Indian grounds and three Sri Lankan stadiums, combining cricketing history with massive modern capacities in a co-hosting model designed to spread marquee matches across South Asia.
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has been confirmed as the venue for the India vs Pakistan Group A match on 15 February, continuing a neutral-venue arrangement for fixtures between the two rivals. This Colombo ground, which seats around 35,000 spectators, is Sri Lanka’s largest cricket arena and will stage several key matches, including Super 8s games later in the tournament. Its selection acknowledges both logistical considerations and longstanding agreements between the ICC, the BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board.
In India, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity exceeding 130,000 — is the flagship venue for the World Cup and is slated to host the final on 8 March. This massive ground has already served as the stage for premier events, including the 2023 ODI World Cup final, and its size and broadcast allure make it a natural choice for the tournament’s climax.
Ahmedabad will also host a range of matches outside the final, while other Indian venues will spread group and knockout action across the country. The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, known for its electric atmosphere, will host several major fixtures including a semifinal. Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of cricket’s oldest and most revered grounds, is another key host that will stage both group and knockout games. M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi round out India’s contributions, with each providing passionate local backdrops and competitive conditions throughout the group and Super 8 stages.
Sri Lanka’s additional hosts include the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo and the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The SSC, smaller in capacity but historic in stature, will stage several group matches, including fixtures for teams like Pakistan and the Netherlands early in the competition. Pallekele, a scenic venue outside the capital, will also see a mix of group and Super 8 matches. Together with the Premadasa Stadium, these three Sri Lankan grounds ensure that co-hosting duties are balanced and that fans throughout the island nation have opportunities to watch international cricket firsthand.
Importantly, the guide also outlines how venues may shift in the knockout rounds depending on which teams advance, particularly if Pakistan qualifies for the semifinals or final. Under tournament rules and existing agreements, the R. Premadasa Stadium may replace Indian hosts like Eden Gardens or Ahmedabad for those matches to maintain a neutral setting, reflecting the unique geopolitical sensitivities around certain fixtures.
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