Italy are raring to play in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This will be their first-ever appearance in any ICC tournament. So, they would like to make a great impact.
And here’s all you need to know about Italy’s schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026.
But before that…
How did Italy qualify?
Italy had a dream run in the Europe qualifiers. First, they remained unbeaten in the 2024 Europe sub-regional qualifier A to advance to the regional final.
In the five-team Europe regional final in 2025, Italy started off well. They defeated Guernsey before an abandoned match against Jersey. The Azzurri then pulled off an upset against Scotland, almost sealing their World Cup spot.
Since Scotland couldn’t win their next game against Jersey, it paved the way for Italy to qualify for the 2026 edition, even though they lost against the Netherlands.
So, when does Italy play their first match?
Italy will open their maiden T20 World Cup campaign on February 9, 2026. They will face Scotland, the same team they beat in the regional final, in Kolkata at 11:00 AM.
Where will Italy play their matches?
Apart from Kolkata, they will play one match in Mumbai. Kolkata, in fact, will host three of their group-stage fixtures.
Here are the venues for Italy’s matches:
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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What’s Italy’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule?
After the first match, Italy’s next game is against Nepal on February 12 in Mumbai. They will travel back to Kolkata for their next two big matches.
The Azzurri will lock horns against England on February 16, followed by the West Indies on February 19.
Italy’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Group Stage):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Italy vs Scotland | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| February 12, 2026 | Italy vs Nepal | Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| February 16, 2026 | Italy vs England | Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| February 19, 2026 | Italy vs West Indies | Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
Team-wise T20 WC 2026 Schedule
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Team England Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Pakistan Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team West Indies Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
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Team Nepal Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
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Team Netherlands Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Team Scotland Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
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Team Italy Schedule: Dates, Venues, Squad
Which are Italy’s key fixtures?
Italy’s match against Scotland will, obviously, be a spicy one. Initially, this match wasn’t even scheduled. But now that both teams are meeting again, Italy would like to repeat another win over the Scottish team.
What could be Italy’s Super Eight fixtures if they qualify?
Since Italy are in Group C along with England and the West Indies, their Super Eight qualification looks highly unlikely.
But if they pull off a surprise qualification, here’s how their fixture could look based on a couple of scenarios.
If Italy finish in the top two in Group C, along with England, they will be seeded X3:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | X2 (Australia) vs X3 (Italy) | Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| February 26, 2026 | X3 (Italy) vs X4 (South Africa) | Ahmedabad | 3:00 PM |
| March 1, 2026 | X1 (India) vs X3 (Italy) | Kolkata | 7:00 PM |
If Italy finish in the top two in Group C, along with the West Indies, they will be seeded Y1:
| Date | Matches | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (Italy) vs Y4 (Sri Lanka) | Kandy | 3:00 PM |
| February 24, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (Italy) vs Y3 (Pakistan) | Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| February 27, 2026 | Super 8: Y1 (Italy) vs Y2 (New Zealand) | Colombo (RPS) | 7:00 PM |
If neither England nor the West Indies finish in the top two:
- Italy will be seeded Y1 if they top Group C
- Italy will be seeded X3 if they rank second in Group C
How does Italy’s squad stack up?
Wayne Madsen will lead the Azzurri in their first-ever T20 World Cup. Ben and Harry Manenti could play a crucial role with the bat and ball, along with JJ Smuts and Thomas Draca.
Italy’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca
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