ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 – Schedule, Teams & Complete Guide
Australia and New Zealand are set to stage the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2028. This guide explains the competition, expected timetable, qualification and where to check confirmed fixtures.
Where: Australia and New Zealand
Status: Tournament hosts and broad window announced by ICC
Reviewed: 7 November 2026. Dates, format and qualification information checked against published tournament announcements.
Touchcric brings cricket fans tournament information and mobile-friendly match pages for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Whether you are searching for T20 World Cup 2028 fixtures, team news or T20 World Cup 2028 live cricket streaming, use this guide to understand the competition and find links to listed matches. Video availability depends on the event, region and relevant broadcast rights.
About the tournament
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup brings national sides together in cricket’s shortest major international format, with matches normally scheduled for 20 overs per side. The tournament is distinct from domestic T20 leagues such as IPL, PSL and BBL.
Dates and fixtures
The ICC’s future-event programme places the Men’s T20 World Cup in October–November 2028 in Australia and New Zealand. Exact match dates, fixture pairings, kickoff times and final venue should be marked as pending until the ICC issues the full schedule.
Fixture accuracy: Exact team pairings, start times and venue details are shown only after an official schedule release. Do not use provisional windows as confirmed individual fixtures.
Tournament format
The ICC has confirmed a new 20-team format for 2028: five opening groups of four, a Super 10 round, two eliminators, semi-finals and the final. See the detailed explanation below.
Teams, squads and captains
Participating teams will be determined through the applicable qualification and automatic-entry routes. Do not publish estimated group draws or unannounced final squads as confirmed information.
Host countries and venues
Australia and New Zealand are the designated co-hosts. City and stadium allocations can be added once the official fixture schedule becomes available.
Previous editions and records
The competition has produced major moments across different host countries and conditions. Previous editions, winners and verified tournament records can form useful historical context for readers.
How to follow matches
Check Touchcric’s match schedule closer to the tournament for fixtures and match details. For live video, use officially available rights-holder options in your region; coverage cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Useful links: Upcoming matches, Results, How to Watch and Touchcric FAQs.
T20 World Cup 2028 key information
Australia and New Zealand will jointly stage the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in October 2028. The ICC has confirmed 20 participating teams and a redesigned tournament format; the complete match-by-match schedule, host-city allocation and final venue are not established in this guide.
The 2028 edition follows the 2026 tournament but introduces an important change to the group stage. Instead of four groups of five, the 20 sides will be divided into five groups of four. This structure determines how teams reach the new Super 10 stage.
| Item | T20 World Cup 2028 |
|---|---|
| Hosts | Australia and New Zealand |
| Tournament window | October 2028 |
| Teams | 20 |
| Opening fixtures and final | Individual dates to be confirmed |
| First stage | Five groups of four |
| Next stage | Super 10, followed by eliminators, semi-finals and final |
New group stage, Super 10 and eliminators
In the first stage, the 20 teams are divided into five groups of four. Each side plays the other three teams in its group, producing 30 group-stage games overall. The leading two teams from each group move into the Super 10.
The Super 10 contains two groups of five, with each team facing the other four teams in its group. That creates 20 Super 10 matches. The winner of each Super 10 group goes directly to the semi-finals.
Two further semi-final positions are decided through eliminators. The team finishing second in each Super 10 group faces the third-placed team from the opposite group. The winners join the two group winners in the semi-finals, followed by the final. This gives group finishing position particular importance: first place guarantees a semi-final spot, while second and third still require another win.
Which teams have qualified for 2028?
The ICC reported that twelve teams had secured places for the 2028 tournament through the 2026 event and ranking criteria: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
Additional places are allocated through the tournament’s qualification pathway. Those spots should remain unfilled in published team lists until the ICC confirms the qualifying teams. Likewise, the five groups of four should not be guessed from rankings or results of unrelated fixtures.
The co-hosts will bring different playing conditions and audiences. Australia offers large grounds and varied pitches, while New Zealand’s grounds can produce matches in cooler weather and different boundary dimensions. Venue-specific predictions should wait for the official list of host grounds.
T20 tactics: why this tournament differs from ODI cricket
T20 cricket offers each side up to 20 overs, so the powerplay, middle overs and death overs all matter. A strong opening partnership can create a high scoring rate, while early wickets may change how aggressively a team can bat.
Bowling attacks often need pace variation, accurate yorkers, spin options and dependable fielding. A team can recover from a difficult start with a late batting surge, which is part of what makes international T20 competitions unpredictable.
Because matches are shorter than ODIs or Tests, weather disruptions, a single exceptional spell or one rapid innings can have an outsized influence. Visitors comparing records should distinguish international T20 statistics from franchise-league figures.
How the qualification and fixture announcements will develop
The next major updates to monitor are regional qualification results, final team list, group draw, fixture release, stadium allocations and official broadcast arrangements. These announcements normally arrive in stages, not as one complete package years before the competition.
For supporters planning travel, the opening day, semi-finals, final venue and local match times should be taken only from a confirmed ICC schedule. Ticket and travel planning should not rely on social media graphics or speculative fixture tables.
ICC: 2028 format and qualification · ICC: confirmed hosts and event window
Following fixtures, results and match coverage
This tournament page is intended as a long-term guide, while the Touchcric match schedule is the place to look for individual fixtures listed on the website. As a competition approaches, check the relevant match page for the fixture date, start time, venue, status and pre-match information. A tournament announcement does not mean that every individual match has already been added to the live schedule.
For a completed match, use the Results section. On mobile and tablet, the How to Watch guide explains navigation and common playback problems. Availability of video streams depends on the fixture, region, source and relevant rights; do not assume that every event or match will have a playable stream.
More questions about this tournament
Where is the T20 World Cup 2028 being held?
Australia and New Zealand are the confirmed co-hosts.
How many teams are in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2028?
The ICC has confirmed a 20-team competition.
What is the Super 10 stage in 2028?
Ten sides emerging from the opening groups are split into two groups of five. Group winners advance directly to the semi-finals, while second- and third-placed teams can reach them through eliminators.
Have all 20 participating teams qualified?
No. Twelve teams were announced as qualified in July 2026; other places are determined by the applicable qualification pathway.
Is 2028 the next ODI World Cup?
No. The ODI Cricket World Cup is scheduled for 2027, while 2028 is the next men’s T20 tournament.
Are match start times and stadiums confirmed?
The full 2028 fixture and venue list should be checked following the ICC’s official announcement.
Official sources and updates
Use these sources to verify new dates, fixtures and squad releases:
T20 World Cup 2028 Live Cricket Streaming on Touchcric
For fans looking to watch live cricket on a phone, Touchcric live cricket streaming information is organized around individual match pages. During ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Touchcric schedule can help you find listed fixtures, start times, team previews and links to available viewing options. The tournament guide explains the wider competition; a match page provides details specific to that game.
Watch live cricket on mobile and tablet
Open Touchcric in Chrome on Android, Safari on iPhone or another compatible mobile browser. Select a fixture from Upcoming Matches, check whether it is marked Upcoming, Live or Match End, and review the available options. If video is provided, browser autoplay restrictions or network conditions may affect playback. Our mobile live cricket streaming guide explains the steps and troubleshooting tips.
Desktop and laptop viewers: Webcric
Visitors searching for Webcric live cricket streaming on a Windows desktop or MacBook can use the Webcric desktop and laptop guide for navigation, device compatibility and viewing information. Webcric is the desktop-focused companion to Touchcric. Neither a tournament listing nor a guide guarantees a free or available live broadcast for every fixture.
Related resources: Touchcric FAQs, all cricket tournaments and cricket results.
T20 World Cup 2028 FAQs
When is the next men’s T20 World Cup?
The next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled for October–November 2028.
Who hosts the 2028 T20 World Cup?
Australia and New Zealand.
Are the 2028 groups announced?
Only officially announced groups should be treated as final; check the ICC event site for the draw.
Is the T20 World Cup the same as the IPL?
No. The T20 World Cup is an international national-team tournament; the IPL is a franchise league.
Where can I check T20 World Cup match times?
See the official ICC fixtures when published, and check Touchcric’s schedule for any listed match pages.