The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the official schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026 at a ceremony held in Mumbai on Monday. This time the tournament will be played at 8 major venues in 7 cities of India and Sri Lanka. A total of 55 exciting matches will be played in 29 days. ICC has announced India’s World Cup winning captain Rohit Sharma as the brand ambassador of the tournament. At the ceremony, the committee informed that the opening match between Pakistan and Netherlands will be played on February 7. India’s first match will be against America. The most exciting match especially for cricket lovers will be held on February 15 in Colombo between India and Pakistan in the group stage. 20 teams will participate in the tournament and they are divided into four different groups. Three matches will be played each day in the group stage, giving fans the chance to fully enjoy cricket every day. Knockout round will be organized after the group stage. If Pakistan enters the knockout round, its matches will be held in Sri Lanka. The final match will be played at the world famous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The ICC committee also said that the tournament is planned in such a way that it is convenient and exciting for both spectators and players. The 8 stadiums selected in India and Sri Lanka are equipped with modern facilities and world class infrastructure. This World Cup will bring new excitement and thrill to T-20 cricket. Having three matches in the group stage every day will provide an opportunity to properly assess the strategy of the players and the strength of the teams. India-Pakistan match is always the most anticipated and exciting for the spectators and this time the match will also be no less than a feast for the cricket fans. Speaking on this occasion, Rohit Sharma said that he is proud to be the brand ambassador and will provide all possible support for the success of the Indian team. He appealed to the fans to enjoy the tournament to the fullest and maintain a positive atmosphere in the stadium. So once the schedule of T20 World Cup 2026 was announced, there was a wave of excitement in the cricket world. This tournament, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka, will provide the spectators with a lot of cricket entertainment for 29 days. Share this story Tags