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The T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches schedule has been officially announced ahead of the main tournament starting on February 7, 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. These warm-up fixtures will be played between February 2 and 6 across venues in Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Colombo, giving teams crucial match practice before the high-stakes competition begins.
A total of 16 warm-up matches are scheduled, featuring a mix of group teams and development sides. These games allow squads to fine-tune their lineups, test strategies, and adapt to subcontinental conditions before the World Cup officially kicks off.
The main India national team will play a key warm-up fixture against South Africa on February 4 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This match acts as an important rehearsal for India’s squad ahead of their first World Cup match.
In addition to the senior team’s match, India A will participate in two warm-up games. They will face the USA on February 2 in Navi Mumbai and Namibia on February 6 in Bengaluru. These fixtures are vital for assessing fringe players and giving valuable game time to potential backup options.
Several other international teams are also part of the warm-up calendar, including Afghanistan, Scotland, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and more, each using these matches to sharpen their preparations.
These warm-up matches are seen as a stepping stone toward the T20 World Cup 2026, helping teams build momentum and confidence before the tournament officially starts on February 7.
A total of 16 warm-up matches are scheduled, featuring a mix of group teams and development sides. These games allow squads to fine-tune their lineups, test strategies, and adapt to subcontinental conditions before the World Cup officially kicks off.
The main India national team will play a key warm-up fixture against South Africa on February 4 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This match acts as an important rehearsal for India’s squad ahead of their first World Cup match.
In addition to the senior team’s match, India A will participate in two warm-up games. They will face the USA on February 2 in Navi Mumbai and Namibia on February 6 in Bengaluru. These fixtures are vital for assessing fringe players and giving valuable game time to potential backup options.
Several other international teams are also part of the warm-up calendar, including Afghanistan, Scotland, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and more, each using these matches to sharpen their preparations.
These warm-up matches are seen as a stepping stone toward the T20 World Cup 2026, helping teams build momentum and confidence before the tournament officially starts on February 7.
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