The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off with its opening game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. While the exact dates are still under wraps, the tournament is anticipated to take place from February 7 to March 8, 2026. The Indian cricket team will be defending their title after clinching victory in the last edition held in the USA and Caribbean islands in 2024. According to The Indian Express, the Narendra Modi Stadium will not only host the opening match but also the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is also in the running to host one of the semi-finals. If an India vs Pakistan semi-final happens, it’s expected to take place in Colombo, while the other semi-final will be at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Ahmedabad set to host the opening match and final of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The report further mentions that five venues in India Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chennai—will be used, alongside venues in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Pallekele, and either Dambulla or Hambantota. On another note, the report indicates that Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, although overlooked for the main matches, might still host warm-up games. BCCI officials have decided that each venue will host at least six matches. Read also: First batch of cricketers arrive in Kolkata for IndvsSA first Test; who are they? However, there’s still uncertainty about the Chinnaswamy Stadium following the unfortunate stampede that occurred after RCB's victory in IPL 2025. “The Indian board is yet to decide whether they will host warm-up games in Centre of Excellence (CoE) or whether they will play in Chinnaswamy Stadium,” the report stated. Guwahati, Vishakhapatnam, Navi Mumbai, and Indore won’t be part of the T20 World Cup 2026 lineup since they already hosted matches during the Women’s World Cup 2025. In a nutshell, the 2026 T20 World Cup is shaping up to be an incredible cricketing event, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The spotlight will be on Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, which will host both the opening match and the final. With top-notch venues, thrilling matchups, and India looking to defend their title, fans can look forward to an exhilarating tournament that will run from February to March 2026.