2026 T20 Cricket World Cup Guide: Viewing Details Explained
The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is set to be a remarkable event, marking its 10th edition. The tournament will take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026, across India and Sri Lanka. This year’s edition features an expanded roster, with twenty teams competing for the coveted title. Notably, Italy will make its debut in this international tournament.
Participating Teams
The following countries are participating in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Canada
- England
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Scotland
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- USA
- United Arab Emirates
- West Indies
- Zambia
Venues for the Tournament
The matches will be held in eight venues spread across seven cities. Venues in India include:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Sri Lanka will host matches at:
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Viewing Details for the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup
Fans in the U.S. can catch the action live on WillowTV, with availability on streaming services like Fubo and Sling. Matches involving Team USA will also be streamed for free on Willow’s official YouTube channel. In total, three matches are scheduled daily, starting at the following times:
- 10:30 a.m. local time / 12:30 a.m. ET
- 2:30 p.m. local time / 4:30 a.m. ET
- 6:30 p.m. local time / 8:30 a.m. ET
What is T20 Cricket?
T20 is a shorter format of cricket, with each match consisting of 20 overs. It was first introduced at the professional level in 2003 and has since grown in popularity globally. The ICC launched the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007 to attract new audiences to the sport.
Prize Money Overview
While the prize money for the 2026 tournament has yet to be disclosed, the previous edition featured a substantial prize pool of $11.25 million. This amount was divided among the participating teams, with specific amounts allocated to different stages of the tournament:
- Champion: $2.45 million
- Runners-up: $1.28 million
- Semi-final losers: $787,500 per team
- Super 8s losers: $382,500 per team
- Teams finishing 9th to 12th: $247,000 per team
- Teams finishing 13th to 20th: $225,000 per team
Each team also earned an additional $31,154 for every match they won, excluding the finals and semi-finals.
With the excitement building up for the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup, fans can look forward to a thrilling tournament showcasing the best of global cricket.
