Overview
- Reports across Indian and international media say five Indian cities are shortlisted—Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai—with three Sri Lankan venues, including Colombo and Kandy, in the frame.
- Pakistan’s fixtures, including a likely India–Pakistan group match, are expected to be staged in Colombo under the neutral‑venue arrangement between the boards.
- If Pakistan reach the final, coverage indicates the title match would shift to Sri Lanka, while a Sri Lanka semi‑final would be played in Colombo per ICC guidance shared with BCCI.
- Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is widely reported to be out pending safety clearances after the June stampede, and venues used for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup are set to be rotated out.
- The 20‑team event is planned for early 2026 using the groups‑to‑Super Eight format, with BCCI having submitted a proposal that concentrates more matches at fewer venues.