After crucial game time in Sri Lanka, England will travel to India for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Last time, the England Lions failed to reach the final. But this time, they would like to storm into the final riding on their Bazball tactics.
Here’s all you need to know about England’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule.
But before that…
How did England perform in 2024?
England faced an early jolt in the 2024 edition. But they bounced back with two big wins to advance to the Super Eight stage.
England managed two wins out of three matches in the Super Eight to qualify for the semi-final. Their campaign, however, came to a close in the semi-final as they lost to eventual champions, India.
How did they qualify this season?
England sealed their 2026 qualification based on their Super Eight qualification in the 2024 edition. So they didn’t really need to sweat out a lot.
So, when does England start their campaign?
England will kick off their tournament on Sunday, February 8, 2026. They will face Nepal in the first match at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Where will England play their matches?
England will travel to Mumbai and Kolkata for their group-stage fixtures. They will play two games each at both venues.
The Englishmen might travel to Sri Lanka if they qualify for the Super Eight round. In Sri Lanka, they will play in Kandy and Colombo.
Here are the venues for England’s matches:
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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What’s England’s full T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?
After the Nepal game, England will lock horns against the West Indies on February 11 in Mumbai.
England’s third fixture is against Scotland in Kolkata on February 14. Their last match is against T20 World Cup debutant Italy on February 16.
England’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule (Group Stage):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | England vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| February 11, 2026 | England vs West Indies | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 14, 2026 | England vs Scotland | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 16, 2026 | England vs Italy | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
Team-wise T20 WC 2026 Schedule
Team India Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Australia Schedule: Venues, Squad
Team England Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Pakistan Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Namibia Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Netherlands Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Ireland Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Which are England’s key matches?
England will have a big task cut out for themselves against the West Indies. While the Windies aren’t what they used to be, they can still challenge the Englishmen. Plus, the last time these sides met in Mumbai in the 2016 edition, the Windies edged past England.
And England need to be wary of the late entrants, Scotland. The Englishmen don’t really have a great record against European sides in the T20 World Cup.
What could be England’s Super Eight fixture if they qualify?
England look the favourites to qualify for the Super Eight stage from Group C. And if they qualify, here’s how their fixtures could look.
England will be seeded Y1 irrespective of where they finish in the top 2.
| Date | Matches | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (England) vs Y4 (Sri Lanka) | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 24, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (England) vs Y3 (Pakistan) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| February 27, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (England) vs Y2 (New Zealand) | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
What’s England’s squad like?
Harry Brook is set to lead the England Lions in his first-ever ICC event. He will bank on a fairly experienced squad.
Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Ben Duckett will provide strong starts at the top. Brook, Jacob Bethell, and Will Jacks solidify the middle order.
Sam Curran, meanwhile, offers his all-round skills. He could share the new ball while coming down the order with the bat.
Jofra Archer will spearhead the pace attack, along with Josh Tongue and Luke Wood. England will rely on Adil Rashid’s spin expertise, with Rehan Ahmed and Liam Dawson to assist him.
England’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
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