ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Warm-up matches date and time (IST), live streaming
India will play against the USA, Namibia and South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches
Defending champions India will begin their final preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a series of official warm-up matches in the build-up to the tournament. The hosts will take on South Africa in a marquee warm-up clash before opening their campaign against the USA on February 7, using the fixtures to fine-tune combinations and assess player form.
Alongside the senior side, an India A team led by Ayush Badoni will also be in action in two warm-up matches. Tilak Varma, returning after undergoing surgery following a Ranji Trophy injury in January, is set to feature in the opening India A fixture before joining the senior India national cricket team. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has indicated that the left-hander is progressing well.
A total of 16 warm-up matches will be played between February 2 and 6 across venues in India and Sri Lanka, with Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru expected to attract strong fan interest.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Warm-up matches venues
India
- BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1
- BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2
- DY Patil Stadium
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Sri Lanka
- Colombo Cricket Club Ground
- R. Premadasa Stadium
- SSC Cricket Ground
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Warm-up matches full schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 2 | Afghanistan vs Scotland | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 3pm |
| Feb 2 | USA vs India A | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 5pm |
| Feb 2 | Canada vs Italy | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7pm |
| Feb 3 | Oman vs Sri Lanka A | Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo | 1pm |
| Feb 3 | Netherlands vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3pm |
| Feb 3 | Nepal vs UAE | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 5pm |
| Feb 4 | Scotland vs Namibia | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru | 1pm |
| Feb 4 | Afghanistan vs West Indies | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 3pm |
| Feb 4 | Pakistan vs Ireland | SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo | 5pm |
| Feb 4 | India vs South Africa | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 7pm |
| Feb 5 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo | 11am |
| Feb 5 | Nepal vs Canada | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 1pm |
| Feb 5 | Australia vs Netherlands | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 5pm |
| Feb 5 | New Zealand vs USA | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 7pm |
| Feb 6 | Italy vs UAE | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 3pm |
| Feb 6 | India A vs Namibia | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 5pm |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Warm-up matches live streaming and telecast details
When will the warm-up matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 begin?
The warm-up matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will begin on Monday, February 2.
What are the venues for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches will be played in Bengaluru, Chennai and Navi Mumbai in India, and in Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Who will India face in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches?
India will play against the USA, Namibia and South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches.
What time will the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches begin?
The first warm-up match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will begin at 1 pm IST, while the last match will begin at 7 pm IST.
Where to watch live telecast of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches in India?
The live telecast of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch live streaming of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches in India?
The live streaming of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.