The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the tournament's 10th edition, begins on February 7 and runs through March 8, hosted across India and Sri Lanka. This year, 20 teams are competing, including debutants Italy, the United States, Canada, and Uganda. Scotland replaced Bangladesh at the last minute due to safety concerns amid political tensions. The tournament features eight venues in seven cities, with matches held in both countries. India enters as the defending champion after winning the 2024 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies, with previous winners including West Indies, India, England, Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. All teams have announced their squads and traveled to their match locations. The format is T20 cricket, a short form with 20 overs per match, introduced in 2003 and used for the World Cup since 2007 to attract new audiences. Fans in the US can watch the matches via WillowTV, Fubo, and Sling, with free streaming of Team USA's matches on Willow's YouTube channel. Match times are scheduled for three games daily. Prize money details have not been officially announced, but the previous edition featured a total prize pool of $11.25 million, with teams earning additional per-match winnings. The tournament's excitement is also celebrated through Google Doodles, marking the event's start.