Mumbai, 27 November 2025 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the venues for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad set to host the grand final on 1 March 2026.
Confirmed Venues
- Final: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (world’s largest cricket stadium – 132,000 capacity)
- Semi-Finals: Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Sri Lanka)
- Key Group Stage Cities in India: Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam
Tournament at a Glance
- Dates: 8 February – 1 March 2026
- Total Matches: 55
- Teams: 20
- India enters as defending champions (2024 winners)
BCCI’s Big Upgrades BCCI President Roger Binny confirmed every Indian venue will receive:
- New LED floodlight systems
- Hybrid pitches (natural grass + synthetic fibres)
- Enhanced fan zones and hospitality suites
Expected economic impact: over ₹5,000 crore from tourism, ticketing, and broadcasting.
Captain & Ambassador Speak Rohit Sharma (Brand Ambassador): “India is ready to defend the title on home soil. The energy at Narendra Modi Stadium will be electric.”
Sri Lanka Cricket welcomed the co-hosting role, with Pallekele and Colombo also featuring in the schedule.
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