The ICC is all set to unveil the schedule and venues for the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, November 25. In India, the schedule announcement will be telecast on the Star Sports Network, while the live-streaming of the same will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
The 2026 edition will be another 20-team affair with four groups of five, followed by the Super 8 phase, semi-final and the final. The teams include heavyweights in India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the associate nations in the tournament are Nepal, Oman, UAE and Italy.
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, the blockbuster match between India and Pakistan is pencilled in for February 15 in Colombo. It also claimed that India and Pakistan have been clubbed alongside Namibia, USA and The Netherlands. Furthermore, the Men in Blue are likely to face the USA in Mumbai on the opening day of the tournament which is February 7. The final is reportedly to take place on March 8.
T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement's telecast in India
The live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement will take place on the Star Sports Network on Tuesday, November 25, at 6:30 PM.
T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement's live-streaming in India
The live-streaming of the same shall be available on the JioHotstar app and website. The current subscription plans for JioHotsar are as follows: ₹149 for 3 months and ₹499 for 12 months. As far as the subscription of Super goes it's ₹299 for 3 months and ₹899 for 12 months. For premimum subscription, the price is ₹299 for 1 month and ₹1499 for 12 months.
The Men in Blue are currently the defending champions, having lifted their second T20 World Cup crown in 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will yet again start as hot favourites to clinch the title.
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