India-Pakistan matchup and T20 World Cup final venue locations unclear
January 31, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Here is a rewritten version of the article in a neutral newsroom style:
Eight venues across India and Sri Lanka will host matches during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament, set to begin on February 7, will feature 20 teams competing for the world title.
The venues are as follows:
- Motera Stadium (Ahmedabad, India) - Capacity: 132,000
- Fixtures include South Africa vs Canada (February 9), Super 8s Match 3 (February 22), and the final on March 8.
- Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai, India) - Capacity: 33,100
- Fixtures include India vs USA (February 7), England vs Nepal (February 8), and a semifinal on March 5.
- Eden Gardens (Kolkata, India) - Capacity: 68,000
- Fixtures include West Indies vs Scotland (February 7), England vs Italy (February 16), and possibly the first semifinal on March 4.
- Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi, India) - Capacity: 55,000
- Fixtures include Netherlands vs Namibia (February 10), Super 8s Match 11 (March 1), and a Super 8s fixture.
- Chennai Stadium (Chennai, India) - Capacity: 38,200
- Fixtures include New Zealand vs Afghanistan (February 8), USA vs Netherlands (February 13), and Super 8s Match 8 (February 26).
Note that the article has been rephrased to maintain a neutral tone, removing any opinion or analysis.
Source: Al Jazeera