The T20 Blast 2026 kicks off on 22 May 2026 at Lord’s, with Middlesex hosting Kent in the season opener. The action wraps up at Finals Day on 18 July 2026. Eighteen counties, three regional groups, 115 matches, and proper Friday night cricket.
Below is the complete T20 Blast 2026 schedule with full fixtures, venues, match timings in IST and local UK time, plus everything you need on streaming and TV coverage.
T20 Blast 2026: Tournament Details
Here are the headline dates for the 2026 Vitality Blast:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Friday, 22 May 2026 |
| End Date (Finals Day) | Saturday, 18 July 2026 |
| Total Matches | 115 (108 group games, 4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, 1 final) |
| Format | Three regional groups of six teams (North, Central, South) |
| Matches per Team | 12 (10 within group, 2 cross-group matches) |
| Opening Match | Middlesex vs Kent at Lord’s, London |
The biggest talking point is the format change. The 2026 edition reverts to three groups of six teams instead of the two-group setup used in recent years. That means more local rivalries, more derby weekends, and a tighter group stage.
Teams Participating in T20 Blast 2026
All 18 first-class counties take part. Here is the group split for the 2026 Vitality Blast group stage:
| North Group | Central Group | South Group |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Falcons | Birmingham Bears | Essex |
| Durham | Glamorgan | Hampshire Hawks |
| Lancashire Lightning | Gloucestershire | Kent Spitfires |
| Leicestershire Foxes | Northamptonshire Steelbacks | Middlesex |
| Notts Outlaws | Somerset (Champions) | Surrey |
| Yorkshire | Worcestershire Rapids | Sussex Sharks |
T20 Blast 2026 Full Match Schedule
Below is the complete T20 Blast 2026 fixtures list.
| # | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, May 22 | Middlesex vs Kent | Lord’s, London | 10:45 PM | 6:15 PM |
| 2 | Fri, May 22 | Derbyshire vs Durham | County Ground, Derby | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 3 | Fri, May 22 | Leicestershire vs Worcestershire | Grace Road, Leicester | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 4 | Fri, May 22 | Northamptonshire vs Glamorgan | County Ground, Northampton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 5 | Fri, May 22 | Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 6 | Fri, May 22 | Somerset vs Hampshire | County Ground, Taunton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 7 | Fri, May 22 | Surrey vs Lancashire | Kennington Oval, London | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 8 | Fri, May 22 | Essex vs Sussex | County Ground, Chelmsford | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9 | Fri, May 22 | Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire | County Ground, Bristol | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10 | Sat, May 23 | Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11 | Sun, May 24 | Middlesex vs Surrey | Lord’s, London | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 12 | Sun, May 24 | Worcestershire vs Northamptonshire | New Road, Worcester | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 13 | Sun, May 24 | Durham vs Leicestershire | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 14 | Sun, May 24 | Warwickshire vs Somerset | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 15 | Sun, May 24 | Yorkshire vs Derbyshire | Headingley, Leeds | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 16 | Mon, May 25 | Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 7:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 17 | Mon, May 25 | Kent vs Sussex | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 18 | Tue, May 26 | Hampshire vs Essex | County Ground, Southampton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 19 | Wed, May 27 | Leicestershire vs Derbyshire | Grace Road, Leicester | 10:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 20 | Fri, May 29 | Worcestershire vs Warwickshire | New Road, Worcester | 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 21 | Fri, May 29 | Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire | County Ground, Derby | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 22 | Fri, May 29 | Durham vs Yorkshire | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 | Fri, May 29 | Glamorgan vs Somerset | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 24 | Fri, May 29 | Kent vs Essex | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 25 | Fri, May 29 | Northamptonshire vs Gloucestershire | County Ground, Northampton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 26 | Fri, May 29 | Hampshire vs Surrey | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 27 | Fri, May 29 | Lancashire vs Leicestershire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 28 | Sat, May 30 | Sussex vs Middlesex | County Ground, Brighton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 29 | Sun, May 31 | Middlesex vs Hampshire | Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 30 | Sun, May 31 | Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 31 | Sun, May 31 | Yorkshire vs Gloucestershire | Headingley, Leeds | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 32 | Sun, May 31 | Nottinghamshire vs Durham | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 33 | Sun, May 31 | Essex vs Derbyshire | County Ground, Chelmsford | 8:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 34 | Sun, May 31 | Surrey vs Kent | Kennington Oval, London | 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 35 | Tue, Jun 2 | Hampshire vs Sussex | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 36 | Wed, Jun 3 | Surrey vs Middlesex | Kennington Oval, London | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 37 | Thu, Jun 4 | Somerset vs Glamorgan | County Ground, Taunton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 38 | Fri, Jun 5 | Worcestershire vs Glamorgan | New Road, Worcester | 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 39 | Fri, Jun 5 | Nottinghamshire vs Warwickshire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 40 | Fri, Jun 5 | Surrey vs Hampshire | Kennington Oval, London | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 41 | Fri, Jun 5 | Gloucestershire vs Somerset | County Ground, Bristol | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 42 | Fri, Jun 5 | Sussex vs Leicestershire | County Ground, Hove | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 43 | Fri, Jun 5 | Yorkshire vs Lancashire | Headingley, Leeds | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 44 | Fri, Jun 5 | Durham vs Northamptonshire | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 45 | Sat, Jun 6 | Durham vs Northamptonshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 46 | Sun, Jun 7 | Lancashire vs Glamorgan | Stanley Park, Blackpool | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 47 | Sun, Jun 7 | Gloucestershire vs Worcestershire | County Ground, Bristol | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 48 | Sun, Jun 7 | Leicestershire vs Yorkshire | Grace Road, Leicester | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 49 | Sun, Jun 7 | Sussex vs Kent | County Ground, Brighton | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 50 | Sun, Jun 7 | Nottinghamshire vs Derbyshire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 51 | Sun, Jun 7 | Middlesex vs Essex | Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 52 | Sun, Jun 7 | Somerset vs Warwickshire | County Ground, Taunton | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 53 | Tue, Jun 9 | Durham vs Lancashire | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 54 | Tue, Jun 9 | Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire | County Ground, Northampton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 55 | Mon, Jun 8 | Essex vs Kent | County Ground, Chelmsford | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 56 | Fri, Jun 26 | Glamorgan vs Middlesex | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 57 | Fri, Jun 26 | Leicestershire vs Lancashire | Grace Road, Leicester | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 58 | Fri, Jun 26 | Northamptonshire vs Essex | County Ground, Northampton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 59 | Fri, Jun 26 | Somerset vs Gloucestershire | County Ground, Taunton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 60 | Fri, Jun 26 | Hampshire vs Yorkshire | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 61 | Fri, Jun 26 | Kent vs Nottinghamshire | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 62 | Fri, Jun 26 | Sussex vs Surrey | County Ground, Hove | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 63 | Fri, Jun 26 | Warwickshire vs Worcestershire | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 64 | Sun, Jun 28 | Derbyshire vs Yorkshire | Queen’s Park, Chesterfield | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 65 | Sun, Jun 28 | Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire | Grace Road, Leicester | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 66 | Sun, Jun 28 | Middlesex vs Durham | Old Deer Park, Richmond | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 67 | Sun, Jun 28 | Worcestershire vs Somerset | New Road, Worcester | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 68 | Sun, Jun 28 | Kent vs Hampshire | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 69 | Wed, Jul 1 | Derbyshire vs Lancashire | County Ground, Derby | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 70 | Wed, Jul 1 | Warwickshire vs Sussex | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 71 | Wed, Jul 1 | Essex vs Surrey | County Ground, Chelmsford | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 72 | Wed, Jul 1 | Gloucestershire vs Northamptonshire | County Ground, Bristol | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 73 | Fri, Jul 3 | Worcestershire vs Kent | New Road, Worcester | 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 74 | Fri, Jul 3 | Glamorgan vs Warwickshire | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 75 | Fri, Jul 3 | Nottinghamshire vs Lancashire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 76 | Fri, Jul 3 | Yorkshire vs Durham | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 77 | Fri, Jul 3 | Sussex vs Essex | County Ground, Hove | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 78 | Sat, Jul 4 | Gloucestershire vs Surrey | County Ground, Bristol | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 79 | Sun, Jul 5 | Yorkshire vs Leicestershire | Headingley, Leeds | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 80 | Sun, Jul 5 | Durham vs Nottinghamshire | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 81 | Sun, Jul 5 | Glamorgan vs Worcestershire | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 82 | Sun, Jul 5 | Hampshire vs Kent | The Rose Bowl (Nursery), Southampton | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 83 | Sun, Jul 5 | Northamptonshire vs Somerset | County Ground, Northampton | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 84 | Sun, Jul 5 | Warwickshire vs Gloucestershire | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 85 | Sun, Jul 5 | Essex vs Middlesex | County Ground, Chelmsford | 8:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 86 | Mon, Jul 6 | Lancashire vs Derbyshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 87 | Wed, Jul 8 | Derbyshire vs Somerset | County Ground, Derby | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 88 | Wed, Jul 8 | Glamorgan vs Northamptonshire | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 89 | Wed, Jul 8 | Leicestershire vs Durham | Grace Road, Leicester | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 90 | Wed, Jul 8 | Surrey vs Sussex | Kennington Oval, London | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 91 | Wed, Jul 8 | Hampshire vs Middlesex | County Ground, Southampton | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 92 | Fri, Jul 10 | Middlesex vs Sussex | Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 93 | Fri, Jul 10 | Worcestershire vs Gloucestershire | New Road, Worcester | 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 94 | Fri, Jul 10 | Durham vs Derbyshire | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 95 | Fri, Jul 10 | Kent vs Surrey | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 96 | Fri, Jul 10 | Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 97 | Fri, Jul 10 | Somerset vs Northamptonshire | County Ground, Taunton | 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 98 | Fri, Jul 10 | Essex vs Hampshire | County Ground, Chelmsford | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 99 | Fri, Jul 10 | Lancashire vs Yorkshire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 100 | Fri, Jul 10 | Warwickshire vs Glamorgan | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 101 | Sun, Jul 12 | Derbyshire vs Leicestershire | County Ground, Derby | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 102 | Sun, Jul 12 | Gloucestershire vs Glamorgan | County Ground, Bristol | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 103 | Sun, Jul 12 | Kent vs Middlesex | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 104 | Sun, Jul 12 | Lancashire vs Durham | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 105 | Sun, Jul 12 | Northamptonshire vs Warwickshire | County Ground, Northampton | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 106 | Sun, Jul 12 | Somerset vs Worcestershire | County Ground, Taunton | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 107 | Sun, Jul 12 | Surrey vs Essex | Kennington Oval, London | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 108 | Sun, Jul 12 | Sussex vs Hampshire | County Ground, Hove | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 109 | Sun, Jul 12 | Yorkshire vs Nottinghamshire | Headingley, Leeds | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
T20 Blast 2026 Knockout Stage Schedule
The top two teams from each group plus the two best third-placed sides progress to the quarter-finals. The semi-finals and final are all played on the same day, the famous Finals Day.
| Date | Match | Venue | IST | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 15 | Quarter Final 1 | TBC | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Quarter Final 2 | TBC | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Quarter Final 3 | TBC | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Quarter Final 4 | TBC | 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | Semi Final 1 | TBC (Finals Day) | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | Semi Final 2 | TBC (Finals Day) | 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | FINAL | TBC (Finals Day) | 11:15 PM | 6:45 PM |
The T20 Blast 2026 Final takes place on Saturday, 18 July 2026. The host venue for Finals Day is yet to be confirmed by the ECB. Edgbaston has hosted the showpiece in recent seasons and remains the most likely venue.
How to Watch T20 Blast 2026 (TV & Streaming)
Here is where you can catch every ball of the 2026 Vitality Blast across the world:
UK Broadcast
- Sky Sports Cricket: Lead UK broadcaster with around 23 live matches, including the Quarter-Finals and Finals Day.
- ECB Website + England Cricket App: Free streams of non-televised group matches.
India Streaming
- FanCode: Primary streaming partner for Indian fans, with live action and highlights.
- SonyLIV: Has historically carried T20 Blast coverage in India.
USA, Canada & Rest of the World
- USA & Canada: Willow TV and Cricbuzz carry live and on-demand coverage.
- Australia: Prime Video holds broad cricket rights, with selected games on Foxtel or Kayo Sports.
Free YouTube Streams
Several counties run free YouTube streams for matches not picked up by Sky. Durham Cricket, Lancashire Lightning, and Middlesex are known for full match-day coverage with local commentary.
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Conclusion: T20 Blast 2026 Runs From 22 May to 18 July
The T20 Blast 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in years. With the format reverting to three groups of six, every county has a real shot at the knockouts. Somerset will be hunting back-to-back titles, and the South Group with Surrey, Hampshire, and Kent looks especially loaded.
Mark your calendars for 22 May 2026 and clear your schedule for Finals Day on 18 July. Bookmark this page, the full T20 Blast 2026 schedule is right here whenever you need it.
