England T20 World Cup 2026 All Matches With Time Table, Dates, Teams and Venues
The England Team T20 World Cup 2026 matches will start from February 8, 2026, with an opening clash against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium. England has been placed in Group C, and their squad for the tournament has already been officially announced by the ECB.
Fans can expect high-octane action as England looks to secure their third title in the subcontinental conditions of India and Sri Lanka. The team will play all of its group-stage fixtures in India, specifically across the iconic grounds of Mumbai and Kolkata.
Following their first game, England will face the West Indies, Scotland, and Italy in a bid to finish in the top two of Group C. A total of 20 teams are participating in this edition, making it one of the largest cricket events in history.
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England World Cup 2026 Matches
England enters the 2026 edition as one of the most successful nations in T20 history, having previously won the tournament in 2010 and 2022. They have appeared in every single edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007.
The team has a strong overall record in the tournament, having reached the final three times and the semi-finals on five occasions. Below is a summary of England’s historical performance in the T20 World Cup up to the 2026 campaign.
| Team | England |
| Total Appearances | 10 (including 2026) |
| First Match | Feb 8 vs Nepal (Wankhede Stadium) |
| T20 WC Matches | 28 Won & 22 Lost so far |
| Primary Venues | Mumbai, Kolkata (Group Stage) |
England T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The England World Cup 2026 matches timetable features four group-stage games starting in the second week of February. After playing twice in Mumbai, the squad will travel to Kolkata to conclude their initial league requirements.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Su | Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 11, 2026 | We | West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Sa | Scotland | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Tu | Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 3:00 PM |
The schedule is designed to give the team sufficient rest between high-intensity games, particularly the crucial encounter against the West Indies. Successful qualification will see the team moving into the Super Eight stage later in the month.
England T20 WorldCup Player List
The England squad for the 2026 World Cup features a mix of experience and fresh talent under the leadership of Harry Brook. The 15-member unit includes several multi-format stars who have been rested during the earlier Sri Lanka tour.
England World Cup Squad 2026: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
England Matches Live Streaming Options and Details
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch every ball of the England Team T20 World Cup 2026 Matches on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Go. In India, the tournament will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed live on the JioHotstar platform.
Digital streaming will also be available globally on ICC.tv in regions where no official broadcast partner exists.
England World Cup T20 Venues and Tickets
The group stage venues for England are the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both stadiums are world-renowned for their vibrant atmosphere and have historically hosted several high-scoring T20 international matches.
Ticket prices for England’s matches have been set at competitive rates to ensure full stadiums during the league phase. Fans can book their seats through the official ICC portal or partner sites like BookMyShow.
| Match | Stand Category | Price (INR) |
| England vs Nepal | General – Hospitality | ₹250 – ₹10,000 |
| England vs West Indies | General – Hospitality | ₹750 – ₹18,000 |
| England vs Scotland | General – Hospitality | ₹300 – ₹10,000 |
| England vs Italy | General – Hospitality | ₹100 – ₹12,000 |
FAQs
England’s first match is against Nepal on February 8, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
England will play their group matches at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The starting price for tickets for the England matches in this tournament is approximately ₹300.
England has won the T20 World Cup twice, in 2010 and 2022.
Yes, Jofra Archer has been included in the squad for the tournament.
