T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Venues & How to Watch
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has reached its knockout stage, with the first semi-final taking place today in Kolkata.
Tournament Overview & Key Dates
The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will culminate in the final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
| Phase | Matchup | Date & Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | South Africa vs New Zealand | March 4, 7:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Semi-final 2 | India vs England | March 5, 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Final | TBD vs TBD | March 8, 7:00 PM | Ahmedabad |
Latest Tournament News
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South Africa enters the semi-finals as the only undefeated team, aiming for their second consecutive final appearance.
Defending champions India secured their spot after a crucial five-wicket win over the West Indies in the Super 8s, led by an unbeaten 97 from Sanju Samson.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah announced the tournament has surpassed 500 million viewers in India, the highest in the history of the T20 World Cup.
Led by Harry Brook, England topped Group 2 in the Super 8s with a perfect record to set up their third successive semi-final clash against India.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan moved to second in the ICC T20I Batting Rankings after becoming the first player to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup.