New Delhi: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is just around the corner. Ahead of the main tournament starting February 7, the ICC has confirmed the schedule for warm-up matches, set to take place from February 2 to 6. A total of 16 practice games will be held across four cities in both host nations, giving teams a chance to fine-tune their strategies.
Venues in India and Sri Lanka
In India, matches will be played at:
- BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
In Sri Lanka, the matches will take place at:
- SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Colombo Cricket Club Ground
Tickets for high-profile warm-up matches, such as India vs South Africa in Navi Mumbai, are available via BookMyShow and box office outlets.
Key Warm-Up Matches
February 2
- Afghanistan vs Scotland, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3 PM
- USA vs India ‘A’, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 5 PM
- Canada vs Italy, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7 PM
February 3
- Oman vs Sri Lanka ‘A’, Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 1 PM
- Netherlands vs Zimbabwe, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3 PM
- Nepal vs UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 5 PM
February 4
- Scotland vs Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru – 1 PM
- Afghanistan vs West Indies, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3 PM
- Pakistan vs Ireland, SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo – 5 PM
- India vs South Africa, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7 PM
February 5
- Zimbabwe vs Oman, Colombo Cricket Club Ground – 11 AM
- Nepal vs Canada, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 1 PM
- Australia vs Netherlands, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 5 PM
- New Zealand vs USA, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7 PM
February 6
- Italy vs UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 3 PM
- India ‘A’ vs Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 5 PM
Live Broadcast and Streaming
Fans can catch several key matches live. In India, Star Sports and Jio Hotstar will broadcast India vs South Africa, along with selected other matches. Regions without official broadcasters can stream matches free on ICC.tv. Highlights will be available on ICC’s digital channels.
For International Viewers:
- Pakistan: Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zap
- UK: Sky Sports (India vs South Africa, Pakistan vs Ireland)
- North America: Willow TV
- New Zealand: Sky TV NZ (selected matches)
These warm-up matches promise high-intensity action as teams gear up for the main ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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