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when is cricket world cup

The next major global cricket world cup event is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 , which runs from 7 February 2026 to 8 March 2026 , co‑hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Quick Scoop

  • The tournament starts on 7 February 2026 and ends on 8 March 2026.
  • It is the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 , not the 50‑over ODI World Cup.
  • Host nations: India (multiple venues) and Sri Lanka (multiple venues).

A bit more detail

  • The event spans about 29 days with a full schedule of group games, Super Eight, semi‑finals and a final in early March 2026.
  • Matches are spread across major cricket cities in India (such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai) and venues in Sri Lanka (such as Colombo, Kandy).
  • The ODI ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup itself is a separate 50‑over tournament usually held every four years; the next one after 2023 is scheduled for 2027 , not 2026.

Mini timeline

  1. 7 Feb 2026 – Opening day fixtures, including matches in Colombo, Kolkata and Mumbai.
  1. Mid–late February 2026 – Group stage finishes and Super Eight/knockout phase begins.
  1. Early March 2026 – Semi‑finals followed by the final on 8 March 2026.

If you were asking specifically about the next big world cup happening now/soon , it is this T20 World Cup 2026 window: 7 Feb – 8 Mar 2026.

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