The schedule of matches for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host from January 15 to February 6, 2026, has been released by the International Cricket Council (ICC). There will be 41 games between 16 teams, and the final is set for February 6 at the Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe will play Scotland, Tanzania will make their historic tournament debut against the West Indies, and India will play the USA on the first day. Five locations will host the games: the Namibia Cricket Ground, HP Oval Namibia, Harare Sports Club, Takashinga Sports Club, and Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe.

Four groups of four teams each make up the tournament framework, which progresses to the Super Six stage, semi-finals, and final in Harare.

On the second day in Windhoek, Australia, the reigning champions, begin their campaign against Ireland. On January 17 in Bulawayo, one of the early highlights will be a match between longtime rivals India and Bangladesh.

Ten teams joined hosts Zimbabwe after automatically qualifying based on their performance in the 2024 edition. The U19 pathway’s expanding global reach is demonstrated by the other five teams, who earned their seats through regional qualifying events.

The teams will play warm-up games from January 9 to January 14 after arriving on January 8.

Bangladesh, the USA, New Zealand, and India, the most successful team with five titles, are in Group A.

Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, and Scotland are co-hosts in Group B.

Australia, the reigning champions, Ireland, Japan, and Sri Lanka are all in Group C.

Tanzania, the West Indies, Afghanistan, and South Africa make up Group D.

“The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has long been the cradle of greatness, a tournament that reveals not just the next generation of cricketers, but the next generation of icons,” said ICC Chairman Jay Shah, expressing his excitement for the competition, which will feature up-and-coming cricket stars. From Sanath Jayasuriya and Brian Lara to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Shubman Gill, the competition has always influenced the direction of our sport.

“We are eager to give young cricket players a top-notch platform that reflects the demands and standards of senior international cricket as we look ahead to the 2026 edition in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Dreams are sparked, rivalries are formed, and the world of cricket starts to take on a new shape at this tournament.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Tanzania as they join a truly global field of teams and make their debut. He continued, “I send my best wishes to all participating squads as they set out on this incredible journey, representing their countries with pride and promise.”

Tournament Schedule:

January 15: USA v India, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 15: Zimbabwe v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 15: Tanzania v West Indies, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 16: Pakistan v England, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 16: Australia v Ireland, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 16: Afghanistan v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 17: India v Bangladesh, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 17: Japan v Sri Lanka, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 18: New Zealand v USA, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 18: England v Zimbabwe, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 18: West Indies v Afghanistan, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 19: Pakistan v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 19: Sri Lanka v Ireland, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 19: South Africa v Tanzania, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 20: Bangladesh v New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 20: Australia v Japan, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 21: England v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 21: Afghanistan v Tanzania, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 22: Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 22: Ireland v Japan, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 22: West Indies v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 23: Bangladesh v USA, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

January 23: Sri Lanka v Australia, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 24: India v New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 24: A4 v D4, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 25: Super Six A1 v D3, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 25: Super Six D2 v A3, HP Oval, Windhoek

January 26: B4 v C4, Harare Sports Club, Harare

January 26: Super Six C1 v B2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 26: Super Six D1 v A2, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

January 27: Super Six C2 v B3, Harare Sports Club, Harare

January 27: Super Six C3 v B1, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 28: Super Six, A1 v D2, Harare Sports Club, Harare

January 29: Super Six D3 v A2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 30: Super Six D1 v A3, Harare Sports Club, Harare

January 30: Super Six B3 v C1, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

January 31: Super Six B2 v C3, Harare Sports Club, Harare

February 01: Super Six B1 v C2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

February 03: First semifinal, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

February 04: Second semifinal, Harare Sports Club, Harare

February 06: Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare