Co-hosting the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup is expected to yield numerous advantages, such as enhancing the country’s international reputation and increasing the arrival of foreign tourists, the President’s Media Division stated in a press release.

The Twenty20 World Cup is set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. 

A meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the arrangements for the 2026 T20 World Cup. 

The discussion was held under the aegis of Sri Lanka Cricket and the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Kumanayake.  

Consideration was also given to the challenges of hosting the tournament in the country at the highest standard, in line with the regulations set by the International Cricket Council, along with the immigration and emigration concerns encountered by international spectators visiting the country, the PMD noted. The tournament is scheduled to be held at three venues in Colombo and Pallekele.