The ICC has approved the long-term calendar for four major men’s tournaments, confirming host nations and dates for several Cricket World Cups, Champions Trophy editions and World Test Championship finals.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has approved the schedule windows for its major men’s international tournaments until 2035, providing long-term clarity for players, cricket boards and fans worldwide.
The decision was taken following ICC Board meetings in Bali, Indonesia, and covers four major competitions: the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, ICC Men’s Champions Trophy and ICC World Test Championship Final.
The confirmed calendar begins with the 2028 Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and extends to the 2035 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
ICC Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta said the events calendar was central to cricket’s global development, offering greater context, competitiveness and significance to the sport.
He added that providing players and member associations with long-term visibility would support improved player pathways, high-performance programmes and more structured international calendars.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup schedule
Following the 2028 edition in Australia and New Zealand, scheduled for 12 October to 12 November, the tournament will return in 2030.
England, Ireland and Scotland will jointly host the 2030 competition from 4 July to 4 August. The subsequent editions are scheduled for 2032 and 2034, although their host nations are yet to be announced.
Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will return to the subcontinent in 2031, with India and Bangladesh jointly hosting the tournament from 9 October to 23 November.
The 2035 edition has also been scheduled for 2 October to 18 November, with the host nation or nations yet to be confirmed.
Meanwhile, India will host the 2029 Men’s Champions Trophy from 9 to 28 October. The next edition is scheduled for 2 to 23 October 2033, with its venue still undecided.
World Test Championship finals until 2035
The World Test Championship Final will continue as a biennial event in June.
England will host the 2029 final from 8 to 12 June and the 2031 edition from 12 to 16 June. The hosts for the 2033 and 2035 finals remain to be confirmed.
The 2033 final is scheduled for 9 to 13 June, while the 2035 edition will take place from 7 to 11 June.
The ICC’s long-term calendar gives member nations an opportunity to plan preparations, domestic competitions and player development around major international tournaments.
Australia currently hold the Men’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa are the World Test Championship holders, while India hold both the Men’s T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy titles.
ICC men’s cricket tournament schedule 2028–2035
| Year | Tournament | Host(s) | Dates |
| 2028 | T20 World Cup | Australia, New Zealand | 12 Oct–12 Nov |
| 2029 | WTC Final | England | 8–12 June |
| 2029 | Champions Trophy | India | 9–28 Oct |
| 2030 | T20 World Cup | England, Ireland, Scotland | 4 July–4 Aug |
| 2031 | WTC Final | England | 12–16 June |
| 2031 | Cricket World Cup | India, Bangladesh | 9 Oct–23 Nov |
| 2032 | T20 World Cup | TBC | 14 Oct–14 Nov |
| 2033 | WTC Final | TBC | 9–13 June |
| 2033 | Champions Trophy | TBC | 2–23 Oct |
| 2034 | T20 World Cup | TBC | 6 July–6 Aug |
| 2035 | WTC Final | TBC | 7–11 June |
| 2035 | Cricket World Cup | TBC | 2 Oct–18 Nov |