Teams will fine-tune their combinations and strategies as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches get underway just days before the main tournament kicks off in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.
A total of 16 warm-up games will be played from February 2 to 6, giving fans an early taste of high-intensity action, with 2024 semi-finalists Afghanistan facing Scotland in the opening clash.
Matches in India will be hosted across Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, while Sri Lanka’s fixtures will take place in Colombo, spreading the action across six iconic venues.
Indian games will be staged at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru, DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, while Sri Lanka will use the SSC Cricket Ground, R. Premadasa Stadium, and Colombo Cricket Club Ground.
Fans can attend select fixtures in person, including the USA vs India ‘A’ match on February 2 and the India vs South Africa clash on February 4 at DY Patil Stadium, with tickets available at the venue box office or through BookMyShow.
With squads making last-minute adjustments and fringe players pushing for spots, the warm-ups promise competitive cricket and a first look at the stars set to dominate the World Cup stage.
World Cup warm-up fixtures schedule:
(All times local)
2 February
- Afghanistan v Scotland, BBCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3pm
- USA v India ‘A’, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 5pm
- Canada v Italy, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7pm
3 February
- Oman v Sri Lanka ‘A’, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 1pm
- Netherlands v Zimbabwe, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3pm
- Nepal v UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 5pm
4 February
- Scotland v Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru – 1pm
- Afghanistan v West Indies, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3pm
- Pakistan v Ireland, SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo – 5pm
- India v South Africa, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7pm
5 February
- Zimbabwe v Oman, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 11am
- Nepal v Canada, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 1pm
- Australia v Netherlands, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 5pm
- New Zealand v USA, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7pm
6 February
- Italy v UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 3pm
- India ‘A’ v Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 5pm
Broadcast Details:
- India: India v South Africa will be available live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar. Select matches will be streamed live on Jio Hotstar, including Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India ‘A’, Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, and Namibia v India ‘A’. Highlights will be available across ICC digital channels, including ICC.tv.
- Sri Lanka: Select matches will be streamed live on ThePapare and Dialog Play, featuring Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India ‘A’, Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, and Namibia v India ‘A’.
- Pakistan: All matches will be available live on Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, and ARY Zapp.
- Afghanistan: Select matches, including Afghanistan v Scotland and Afghanistan v West Indies, will be broadcast live on AF Sports.
- Bangladesh: Matches will be streamed live on TSM via Rabbithole.
- North America: All matches will be available live on Willow.
- Middle East and North Africa: Select matches will be shown live on E&, including USA v India, Nepal v UAE, Pakistan v Ireland, India v South Africa, New Zealand v USA, and Namibia v India ‘A’. All other matches will be available on ICC.tv.
- United Kingdom: Select matches, including India v South Africa, Afghanistan v Scotland, and Pakistan v Ireland, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Remaining matches will be available on ICC.tv.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Afghanistan v Scotland will be available on ICC.tv, while all other matches will be broadcast on SuperSport.
- New Zealand: Select matches, including India v South Africa and New Zealand v USA, will be available on Sky TV NZ. Other matches can be streamed on ICC.tv.
- Australia, Mainland Europe, Caribbean Islands, South East Asia (including Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong), Afghanistan, Pacific Islands, and South America: All matches will be available live on ICC.tv.
