The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will unfold across eight major venues in India and Sri Lanka, giving fans a blend of historic arenas and state-of-the-art stadiums that reflect cricket’s massive popularity in the region. The tournament, set to run from 7 February to 8 March 2026, features 55 matches across five Indian grounds — Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Eden Gardens in Kolkata — and three Sri Lankan venues — R. Premadasa Stadium and Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
The India vs Pakistan match on 15 February has been scheduled for R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, continuing a neutral-venue arrangement for this fixture to ensure logistical and diplomatic balance while retaining the electric atmosphere associated with the rivalry. The Premadasa ground, Sri Lanka’s largest cricket venue with a capacity around 35,000, will host multiple high-profile World Cup games including several Super 8s fixtures.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — the world’s largest cricket stadium — is earmarked for the tournament final on 8 March and is expected to be a spectacle with its massive capacity and modern facilities. This iconic ground has previously staged major ICC finals, and its selection underscores both India’s infrastructural depth and its role as the primary host.
Throughout the tournament, Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Wankhede in Mumbai will host significant matches including semifinals and key group or Super 8 encounters. Eden Gardens, known as one of cricket’s most historic and atmospheric stadiums, will likely stage one of the semifinal matches, while the Wankhede ground, famed for its vibrant crowd, is set to host another semifinal and several earlier fixtures on the schedule.
Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium and New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium round out India’s contributions, anchoring group and Super 8 stage matches at venues with rich cricketing histories. The Chennai venue offers fans a passionate local atmosphere, while the traditional Delhi ground adds its own legacy to the mix.
Sri Lanka’s other venues beyond the Premadasa Stadium will also play meaningful roles in the tournament. The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, one of the country’s oldest and most cherished cricket grounds, will host several group stage games and offer an intimate setting for fans. The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, with its scenic backdrop and competitive pitch, will also stage key matches that contribute to shaping the Super 8s and knockouts.
The arrangement for semifinals and the final includes contingencies: if Pakistan qualifies for the semifinals or final, the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo may replace one of the Indian venues for those high-stakes matches, reflecting bilateral agreements and ensuring neutrality and logistical feasibility.
With ticket sales already underway and venues confirmed, fans worldwide are gearing up for a World Cup that blends tradition with innovation. The distribution of matches across venues balances capacity, fan experience and broadcast appeal, giving supporters everywhere multiple opportunities to witness the spectacle of T20 cricket in both India and Sri Lanka.
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