EXPLAINERSport|CricketT20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where’s India vs Pakistan and the final?Al Jazeera’a guide to the eight venues that will host the T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India and Sri Lanka.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will commence on Mon, Feb 7, 2026, featuring matches across five stadiums in India and three in Sri Lanka. A total of 20 teams will compete for the title.

Fixtures : South Africa vs Canada (Feb 9), South Africa vs Afghanistan (Feb 11), New Zealand vs South Africa (Feb 14), India vs Netherlands (Feb 18), Super 8s Match 3 (Feb 22), Super 8s Match 7 (Feb 26), Final (Mar 8)

This stadium, the largest in the world, will host seven matches, including the final and two Super 8s fixtures.

Fixtures : India vs USA (Feb 7), England vs Nepal (Feb 8), England vs West Indies (Feb 11), Nepal vs Italy (Feb 12), West Indies vs Nepal (Feb 15), Scotland vs Nepal (Feb 17), Super 8s Match 4 (Feb 23), Semifinal 2 (Mar 5)

The Wankhede Stadium will host eight matches, including a semifinal, and is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere.

Fixtures : West Indies vs Scotland (Feb 7), Scotland vs Italy (Feb 9), England vs Scotland (Feb 14), England vs Italy (Feb 16), West Indies vs Italy (Feb 19), Super 8s Match 12 (Mar 1), Semifinal 1 (provisional, Mar 4)

Eden Gardens, the oldest cricket stadium in India, will host seven matches, potentially including the first semifinal.

Fixtures : Netherlands vs Namibia (Feb 10), India vs Namibia (Feb 12), Canada vs UAE (Feb 13), Afghanistan vs UAE (Feb 16), South Africa vs UAE (Feb 18), Super 8s Match 11 (Mar 1)

Located in New Delhi, this stadium will host six matches, including a Super 8s fixture.

Fixtures : New Zealand vs Afghanistan (Feb 8), New Zealand vs UAE (Feb 10), USA vs Netherlands (Feb 13), USA vs Namibia (Feb 15), New Zealand vs Canada (Feb 17), Afghanistan vs Canada (Feb 19), Super 8s Match 8 (Feb 26)

This stadium will host seven matches, including a Super 8s match, and is noted for its enthusiastic cricket crowd.

Fixtures : Sri Lanka vs Ireland (Feb 8), Australia vs Ireland (Feb 11), Australia vs Zimbabwe (Feb 13), India vs Pakistan (Feb 15), Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (Feb 19), Super 8s Match 1 (Feb 21), Super 8s Match 6 (Feb 25), Super 8s Match 9 (Feb 27)

This venue will host eight matches and is a key site for high-profile fixtures, including India vs Pakistan.

Fixtures : Pakistan vs Netherlands (Feb 7), Zimbabwe vs Oman (Feb 9), Pakistan vs USA (Feb 10), Ireland vs Oman (Feb 14), Pakistan vs Namibia (Feb 18)

The smallest venue, it will host five matches, including the opening match featuring Pakistan.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Fixtures : Sri Lanka vs Oman (Feb 12), Australia vs Sri Lanka (Feb 16), Ireland vs Zimbabwe (Feb 17), Australia vs Oman (Feb 20), Super 8s Match 2 (Feb 22), Super 8s Match 5 (Feb 24), Super 8s Match 10 (Feb 28)

This stadium, the newest among the venues, will host seven matches, including three from the Super 8s stage.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.