Hong Kong has geared up for the most exciting cricket tournament. The Asian country is set to host Hong Kong Sixes 2026 in October-November.
So here’s all you need to know about the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 season.
When does the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 start?
The 22nd edition of the Hong Kong Sixes begins on October 30, 2026. Hosts Hong Kong will face Australia in the season opener in Mong Kok at 8:45 AM local time (6:15 AM IST).
How many teams will participate in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
A total of 12 teams will be in action in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Pakistan are the defending champions.
Here are the teams participating in the Hong Kong Sixes 2026:
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- Hong Kong
- India
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Scotland
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- United Arab Emirates
Are teams split into groups?
Yep. There are four groups of three teams each. Group A features Australia, England and Hong Kong, while Group B has Bangladesh, Scotland and Sri Lanka.
Group C clubs India, Pakistan and the UAE, while Afghanistan, Oman and South Africa form Group D.
Here are the groups for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Bangladesh | India | Afghanistan |
| England | Scotland | Pakistan | Oman |
| Hong Kong | Sri Lanka | UAE | South Africa |
So what’s the format of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 has introduced a revamped format. The tournament follows a single round-robin group stage, which leads us into the cup, plate and bowl knockouts.
So each team plays two group stage matches, facing their group opponents once each.
The group toppers then play in the cup semi-finals before the tournament final and the third-place playoff.
The runners-up of each group, meanwhile, square off in the plate semi-finals, followed by the plate final and the seventh-place playoff.
And the third-placed teams from each group lock horns in the bowl semi-finals, followed by the bowl final and the 11th-place playoff.
Most importantly, it’s a six-overs-per-side tournament, with six players each in both teams.
Which venue will host the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
The Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok will host the entire tournament.
Alright… what’s the full schedule for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
So it’s a three-day affair, played over the weekend from October 30 to November 1, 2026.
Nine matches are scheduled for October 30 and 31, followed by six on November 1. So a total of 24 matches will take place over the weekend.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|
| October 30 | Australia vs Hong Kong, China (Group A) | 8:45 AM/6:15 AM |
| October 30 | Bangladesh vs Scotland (Group B) | 9:40 AM/7:10 AM |
| October 30 | Pakistan vs UAE (Group C) | 10:35 AM/8:05 AM |
| October 30 | South Africa vs Oman (Group D) | 11:30 AM/9:00 AM |
| October 30 | Hong Kong, China vs England (Group A) | 12:25 PM/9:55 AM |
| October 30 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B) | 1:20 PM/10:50 AM |
| October 30 | India vs Pakistan (Group C) | 2:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| October 30 | South Africa vs Afghanistan (Group D) | 3:10 PM/12:40 PM |
| October 30 | England vs Australia (Group A) | 4:05 PM/1:35 PM |
| October 31 | Oman vs Afghanistan (Group D) | 8:45 AM/6:15 AM |
| October 31 | Scotland vs Sri Lanka (Group B) | 9:40 AM/7:10 AM |
| October 31 | UAE vs India (Group C) | 10:35 AM/8:05 AM |
| October 31 | Bowl Semi-Final 1: B3 vs D3 | 11:30 AM/9:00 AM |
| October 31 | Bowl Semi-Final 2: A3 vs C3 | 12:25 PM/9:55 AM |
| October 31 | Plate Semi-Final 1: B2 vs D2 | 1:20 PM/10:50 AM |
| Saturday, October 31 | Plate Semi-Final 2: A2 vs C2 | 2:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| October 31 | Cup Semi-Final 1: A1 vs C1 | 3:10 PM/12:40 PM |
| October 31 | Cup Semi-Final 2: B1 vs D1 | 4:05 PM/1:35 PM |
| November 1 | 11th Place Play-off | 9:40 AM/7:10 AM |
| November 1 | 7th Place Play-off | 10:35 AM/8:05 AM |
| November 1 | 3rd Place Play-off | 11:30 AM/9:00 AM |
| November 1 | Bowl Final | 1:20 PM/10:50 AM |
| November 1 | Plate Final | 2:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| November 1 | Cup Final | 3:10 PM/12:40 PM |
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Series 2026: Schedule
ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026: Schedule
ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026: Schedule
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India Men’s Cricket Team 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s Domestic Cricket Season 2026-27 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
Australia Women’s Cricket Team 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England 2026 Home Season Schedule
England Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Home Season Schedule
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
South Africa 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
New Zealand 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Australia’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
England’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What are the squads for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
India
Krunal Pandya (captain), Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, T. Natarajan, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Pakistan
Abbas Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood.
Australia
Chris Green (captain), Jack Wood, Max Bryant, Nick Hobson, Kane Richardson, Alex Ross, Matt Kelly.
Hong Kong
Yasim Murtaza (captain), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Nasrulla Rana.
Bangladesh
Abu Hider Rony (captain), Sabbir Rahman, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Ahrar Amin, Md Samiun Basir Ratul, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury.
Sri Lanka
Sangeeth Cooray (captain), Sachitha Jayatilake, Ravindu Fernando, Vishen Halambage, Movin Subasinghe, Muditha Lakshan, Chamindu Wijesinghe.
Afghanistan
Gulbadin Naib (captain), Sedio Pacha, Imran Mir, Karim Janat, Nangeyalai Khan, Farmanullah Safi, Abdul Rahman.
South Africa
Ayabulela Gqamane (captain), Jorich van Schalkwyk, Steve Stolk, Abdullah Bayoumy, Alindile Mhletywa, Heath Richards, Blake Simpson.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Khalid Shah (captain), Ansh Tandon, Maroof Merchant, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Zuhaib, Zahid Ali.
England
John Simpson (captain), Edward Barnard, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Martin Andersson, Daniel Mousley, Nathan Gilchrist.
Scotland
Finlay McCreath (captain), Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Mackenzie Jones, Michael Leask, Lyle Robertson, Safyaan Sharif.
Oman
Syed Aamir Kaleem (captain), Shafiq Jan, Usman Ali, Zohaib Amanat, Sami Hassan, Akbar Ali, Muhammad Muzahir.
Where to watch the Hong Kong Sixes 2026?
FanCode will livestream the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 exclusively in India.
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