T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Full Schedule – Fixtures, Dates, Timings & Venues

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The countdown for the 2026 Men’s t20 World Cup is officially on! The full schedule was unveiled in a star-studded event featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur, and ICC President Jay Shah. With australia set to host the tournament, fans are gearing up for an action-packed cricketing extravaganza.

Here’s everything you need to know about Australia’s fixtures, match dates, timings, and venues.

1. Tournament Overview

  • Host Country: Australia
  • Format: t20 International
  • Teams: Top cricketing nations including India, australia, pakistan, england, South Africa, and more
  • Duration: Scheduled across multiple Australian cities
  • Significance: First t20 world cup hosted in australia after 2024 edition in the Caribbean
2. Key Venues

Matches will be played across iconic Australian stadiums, including:

  • Melbourne cricket Ground (MCG)
  • Sydney cricket Ground (SCG)
  • Adelaide Oval
  • Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium)
  • Brisbane’s Gabba
Each venue is equipped to host high-octane matches and large fan attendance.

3. Australia’s Group Stage Fixtures

Australia, as hosts, will have a packed schedule in the group stage:

Date

Opponent

Venue

Time (Local)

Time (IST)

TBD

TBD

MCG

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

SCG

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Adelaide Oval

TBD

TBD

(Exact fixtures and timings to be confirmed by ICC closer to the tournament.)

4. India’s Fixtures

  • India is set to feature in high-voltage clashes, including the iconic India-Pakistan match.
  • Stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team.
  • Exact dates and venues for India’s matches are now publicly available on ICC’s official schedule.
5. Timings & Broadcast

  • Local match times: Afternoon and evening slots for maximum attendance
  • India Standard Time (IST): Matches typically start 2:30–3 hours later than Australian local time
  • Broadcast: Live streaming on official broadcasters and OTT platforms ensures global fans can catch every moment
6. Key Highlights To Watch

  • India vs pakistan clash – Always the marquee match
  • Australia vs england / New Zealand – Traditional powerhouses data-face off
  • Emerging stars – Keep an eye on players making their t20 world cup debut
  • Venue records – MCG and SCG expected to witness record-breaking crowds
7. Why Fans Are Excited

  • First major ICC event in australia after the 2024 Caribbean World Cup
  • Opportunity to see biggest stars in action on home soil
  • Multiple venues ensure fans across australia can attend live matches
Conclusion

The T20 world cup 2026 in Australia promises a thrilling mix of power-packed matches, fan celebrations, and record-breaking performances. With the full schedule out, cricket fans worldwide can start planning to watch their favourite teams clash on the biggest stage.

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