The International Cricket Council held an event on 25 November in Mumbai to unveil the fixtures of the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.

At the event, it also announced Rohit Sharma, who captained the Indian men's team to the T20 World Cup win in 2024, and retired from the format soon after, as brand ambassador.

The tournament kicks off on 7 February with Pakistan playing Netherlands in Sri Lanka. India's opening game is on the same day against the United States of America in Mumbai.

The final will be hosted on 8 March in Ahmedabad. If Pakistan makes to the final, the match will be played in Colombo instead.

Jay Shah, chairperson, ICC, said, “It is wonderful to welcome the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup back to the subcontinent so soon after a groundbreaking Women’s Cricket World Cup. The passion for cricket in this region is unmatched, and fans have been waiting eagerly for another global spectacle. The announcement of the fixtures brings us a step closer, and I have no doubt that the five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka will be alive with energy throughout the tournament.

He added, “The T20 format continues to drive the sport’s global expansion and will be showcased at the LA Olympics in 2028. With that in mind, the 2026 edition will capture the imagination of millions. One can already picture the electric atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium when the champions lift the trophy on 8 March.”

Sanjog Gupta, CEO, ICC, added, “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to usher in a new era of global, marquee Cricketing events, both in terms of the athletic spectacle and fan experiences on offer.  We have seen six different champions in less than two decades of the tournament’s history, which demonstrates the competitive nature of the competition. With 20 teams from five continents vying for the title in Cricket’s most unpredictable format and the tournament returning after a decade to its biggest market, this promises to be a feast for Cricket fans around the world. The ICC, along with its partners, are committed to delivering unmatched immersive experiences of this extravaganza across multiple touchpoints to widen and deepen fandom for the sport.”