India – Host Stadiums and City Details
Narendra Modi Stadium -Ahmedabad, India
Stadium & Pitch
World’s largest cricket stadium (capacity of ~132,000), formerly known as Motera Stadium. Hosted 2023 ODI World Cup Final, and Many Big matches.
Pitch: Generally batting-friendly with even bounce; pacers create early trouble, spinners are into the game later. T20 matches regularly produce high scores.
City – Ahmedabad
Principal economic and cultural centre of Gujarat State famed for textile industry, historical sites (Sabarmati Ashram) and its lively food scene.
Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD).
Railway: Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) with local metro and buses connecting to stadium.
Transport: Ahmedabad Metro, BRTS buses, taxis/rickshaws. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS : NO-48 Ahmedabad Delhi & Mumbai are linked by NH48.
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Stadium & Pitch
Historic cricket ground (‘Chepauk’) Read also: 5 things you must know about the new-look Chepauk established in 1916, Rich international history.
Pitch: Spin-friendly surface;slow pitch is a common thing and spin plays dominat role in middle overs of T20.
City – Chennai
Tamil Nadu’s capital; large cultural, IT and automobile city. Famous for its beaches (Marina Beach), temples and South Indian dishes.
Airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
Rail: Well connected with Chennai Central & Egmore stations.
Wheels: Chennai Metro, MTC buses, autos, taxis. National Highways: The city is linked by NH32 to the southern end of Coastal Andhra.
Arun Jaitley Stadium – Delhi
Stadium & Pitch
Historical venue next to Feroz Shah Kotla fort, known by a new name since 2019.
Pitch: Batsmen-friendly but can slow; spin bowlers get help as game goes on.
City – Delhi
Political and commercial centre, with Red Fort, Qutub Minar, museums, Akshardham Temple, diverse food and more.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport, DEL.
Rail: National rail network’s hub in New Delhi & Old Delhi station.
Transport: Well connected with the Metro & bus network. National Highways: The NH44 and NH48 link Delhi to Northern and Southern Indian states.
Eden Gardens – Kolkata, West Bengal
The capacity of Eden Gardens has been reduced since its reconstruction in 2011.
Stadium & Pitch
Established in __, one of the most famous cricket venues (6) 1864) with passionate crowds.
Pitch: Fair; batting generally recompensed but good bowlers make an impact. Crowd energy is a big factor.
City – Kolkata
Cultural capital of Eastern India – known for literature, music and heritage (Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge)
Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
Railway: Howrah, Sealdah are major stations of Kolkata; Eden Gardens Station is used for suburban trains around the ground.
Transport: Metro, trams, buses, taxis. NH16 connects with Chennai/Bengal future, and NH19 out towards Delhi.
Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Stadium & Pitch
Iconic ground on sea front where India won 2011 World Cup final.
Pitch: Early swing can be generated by sea breeze; batting under lights is frequently high-scoring and with fast outfield.
City – Mumbai
The financial capital of India with industries, Bollywood, Gateway of India and its punk subculture.
Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), with direct service from New York, San Francisco and Newark.
Railway: Mumbai CST, Dadar; closest local trains to Churchgate area.
Transport: Local trains, metro, buses. NH48 has exits to Gujarat & Pune/Mumbai Pune Expressway.
Sri Lanka – Co-Host Grounds & City Highlights
R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo
Stadium & Pitch
Sri Lanka: Premadasa Stadium (Colombo) Colombo’s primary international ground (Capacity ~35,000); ground to most Sri Lanka home fixtures.
Pitch: Par to mid range scoring and balanced; seamers get a bit of assistance early on, spinners and dew come into play as the match progresses.
City – Colombo
Beachcombers; markets (Pettah); colonial remains and nightlife in the capital, Colombo.
Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) – ~30 km.
Railway: Colombo Fort Railway Station; short bus/taxi to stadium.
Transport: Buses, tuk-tuks, taxis. Coastal A2 Highway and the Colombo-Kandy road (A1) are two main links.
Sinhalese Sports Club(SCC) Cricket Ground – Colombo
Stadium & Pitch
Lords of Sri Lankan History” (est. 1952) – small, gluepot T20 venue with an electric atmosphere.
Pitch: Batsman-friendly overall; focused bowling and shot-selection crucial.
City – Colombo (details above)
Transport: Same major access as Premadasa; city buses and tuk-tuks for short journeys.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Stadium & Pitch
Modern stadium in Kandy where international matches have been played since 2010 (~35,000 capacity) for Tests,ODIs,T20s.
Pitch: innings: even; batters and spinners game on it.
City – Kandy
City On A Hill located in Central Sri Lanka, known for Temple of the Tooth and picturesque lakes.
Airport: Nearest is Colombo (CMB) with road transfer; no significant local airport.
Rail: Kandy is the terminus of main line from Colombo.
Transport: Buses, tuk-tuks, taxis; the A1 Highway connects to Colombo.
Summary of T20 WC 2026 Stadiums
| Country | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad | 132,000 |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata | 68,000 | |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai | 33,000 | |
| M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai | 39,000 | |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | 55,000 | |
| Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa Stadium | Colombo | 35,000 |
| Sinhalese Sports Club Ground | Colombo | 10,000 | |
| Pallekele International Stadium | Kandy | 35,000 |