The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly made final decisions regarding cricket grounds to host T20 World Cup matches in 2026. India’s cricket governing body now has five venues in its shortlist after collaborating with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on ideal hosting locations.
Cricket grounds in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai will serve as venues for major cricket matches in the international showpiece scheduled for next year. Further details also suggest that the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad will host this competition’s final as top cricket nations converge to seek T20I glory.
How Many Venues Will Sri Lanka Cricket Provide?
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will host T20 WC matches at two select locations in Kandy and Colombo throughout this tournament. All games involving Pakistan (including knockout fixtures if they qualify) will be held at cricket grounds in Sri Lanka according to recent reports.
Other information also points to Sri Lanka playing all their group games (and potential knockout fixtures) on home grounds.
Details of BCCI-Approved Venues for 2026 T20 WC
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is a cricket ground made for the big occasions. It looks set to host the T20 WC 2026 final after major rebuilding operations upgraded its status over half-a-decade ago.
| Field | Detail |
| Stadium name | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| City / State | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Capacity | ~130,000 |
| Owner / Operator | Gujarat Cricket Association. |
| Pitch | Bermuda grass playing surface and multiple centre pitches. |
| Notable events hosted | 2023 ODI World Cup final; India home Tests/ODIs/T20Is |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The Eden Gardens birthed some of India’s richest moments in cricket history and is a natural candidate for selection to host major sporting events. Fans at various World Cups have been to this iconic cricket ground after several renovation efforts sanctioned by the local cricket association.
| Field | Detail |
| Stadium name | Eden Gardens |
| City / State | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Capacity | ~60,000 |
| Owner / Operator | Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). |
| Established | 1864 |
| Pitch | Grass pitch |
M. A. Chidambaram, Chennai
The Chepauk is another natural location for high-profile cricket matches in India.
| Field | Detail |
| Stadium name | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) |
| City / State | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Capacity | ~39,000 |
| Owner / Operator | Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). |
| Established | International matches since 1934 |
| Pitch | Traditionally spin-assisting surfaces |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mumbai’s Wankhede is another iconic venue with decades worth of cricket history. Fans of the IPL’s Mumbai Indians and lovers of cricket from overseas have been at this location for World Cup matches in previous editions.
| Field | Detail |
| Stadium name | Wankhede Stadium |
| City / State | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Capacity | ~33,000 |
| Owner / Operator | Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). |
| Established | Built and opened in mid-1970s |
| Pitch | Typically batsman-friendly pitches with good bounce |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium hosts major cricket competitions in India’s capital city.
| Field | Detail |
| Stadium name | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City / State | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Capacity | ~50,000 |
| Owner / Operator | Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). |
| Established | Ground established 1883 |
| Pitch | Grass pitch |
How Many Teams are Qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026?
Qualifying rounds for the T20 World Cup 2026 are over, and twenty (20) countries will feature at this international showpiece next year. The full list of qualified national teams at T20 WC 2026 are:
- India (co-host)
- Sri Lanka (co-host)
- Zimbabwe
- West Indies
- USA
- UAE
- South Africa
- Pakistan
- Oman
- New Zealand
- Netherlands
- Nepal
- Namibia
- Italy
- Ireland
- England
- Canada
- Bangladesh
- Australia
- Afghanistan
Best Performances of All Twenty Qualified Teams for T20 WC 2026
All cricket nations qualified for the T20 WC 2026 have a chance to create history in India and Sri Lanka; however, some of these teams already possess several remarkable performances to bank on. Here’s a look at past outings of cricket teams scheduled to storm 7 venues from February 2026 to deliver fans unrivalled sporting action:
| Team | Last performance (last T20 WC) | Times won T20 WC | Best finishing place (all-time) |
| West Indies | Super 8s (2024) | 2 trophies (2012, 2016) | Winners (2012, 2016). |
| England | Semi-finals (2024) | 2 trophies (2010, 2022) | Winners (2010, 2022) |
| India | Winners (2024) | 2 trophies (2007, 2024) | Winners (2007, 2024) |
| Australia | Super 8s (2024) | 1 trophy (2021) | Winners (2021) |
| Sri Lanka | Group-stage elimination | 1 trophy (2014) | Winners (2014) |
| Pakistan | Group stage (2024) | 1 trophy (2009) | Winners (2009) |
| Afghanistan | Semi-finals (2024) | 0 trophies | Semi-finals (2024) |
| Bangladesh | Super 8s (2024) | 0 trophies | Super 8s |
| South Africa | Second Place (2024) | 0 trophies | Second Place (2024) |
| USA | Super 8s (debut in 2024) | 0 trophies | Super 8s (2024) |
| Ireland | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Super 8s |
| New Zealand | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Second Place (2021) |
| Canada | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Group stage |
| Netherlands | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Super 8 (2022) |
| Namibia | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Group stage |
| Nepal | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Group stage |
| Oman | Group stage (2024) | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Group stage |
| UAE | Did not qualify | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Group stage |
| Zimbabwe | Did not qualify | 0 trophies | Best Finish: Super 12 (2022) |
| Italy | No prior participation | ||
