Chennai to Host Seven Matches in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Chennai has been chosen as one of the host cities for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with seven matches set to be played at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
The matches will be spread across the group stage and Super 8 stage, giving fans in the city a chance to witness top international teams in crucial encounters. The detailed match schedule and fixtures will be announced by the ICC closer to the tournament.
The announcement has boosted excitement among cricket fans and is expected to give a major push to sports tourism, hospitality, and local businesses, with Chepauk once again set to host high-voltage world-class cricket.
The matches scheduled in Chennai are:
Feb 8: Afghanistan vs New Zealand at 11:00 am
Feb 10: New Zealand vs UAE at 3:00 pm
Feb 13: Netherlands vs USA at 7:00 pm
Feb 15: Namibia vs USA at 3:00 pm
Feb 17: Canada vs New Zealand at 11:00 am
Feb 19: Afghanistan vs Canada at 7:00 pm
Feb 26: One Super Eight match
