It is scheduled to be hosted by the defending champion, India along with Sri Lanka from February to March 2026.

[1] The last tournament held in 2024 in the West Indies and the United States was contested by 20 teams.

[2][3] India are the defending champions, having defeated South Africa in the final of the previous edition.

As per the argument between BCCI and the PCB, Pakistan are scheduled to play their matches in Sri Lanka.

The final of the tournament is set to take place in the renovated Eden Gardens, as reported by various articles.