The International Cricket Council (ICC) has begun selecting host cities and venues for the 2028 ICC T20 World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand. Invitations have been issued for participation.
This edition will include 10 venues across the two countries, with announcements expected by the end of 2026. Australia and New Zealand, as host nations, have automatically qualified for the tournament, along with England, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Zimbabwe, all of whom reached the Super Eight stages at the 2026 T20 World Cup earlier this year.
In addition to these nine teams, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Afghanistan have secured their places as the next three highest-ranked T20I sides. The remaining eight spots will be filled through regional qualification competitions.
The 2028 ICC T20 World Cup will take place from October to November, featuring a total of 20 teams. There will be 55 matches overall, including 40 Group Stage matches, 12 Super Eight matches, two Semi Finals, and a Final.
This will be the second T20 World Cup for Australia, following the 2022 edition won by England against Pakistan in Melbourne. Notable venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), and WACA are likely to be among the shortlisted locations for 2028.
New Zealand last hosted a significant ICC event in 2015 when they co-hosted the Cricket World Cup.
“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2028 will be the largest cricket event ever held in the southern hemisphere. Australia and New Zealand will welcome the top players and teams in the world, including current champions India,” said 2028 ICC T20 World Cup CEO, Joel Morrison.
“Cricket World Cups generate major social, economic, and promotional advantages for host cities. To maximize these benefits and deliver a world-class event, we will work closely with governments, venues, commercial partners, and local communities. Our goal is to unite and inspire fans globally through a spectacular cricket festival,” he added.
India is the current two-time defending champion, having won the 2026 title against New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.