TEST: FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP EUROPE SUB-REGIONAL QUALIFIER A IN CYPRUS 

• SRQ A is the first of three ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifiers this summer, involving 29 nations

• 10 countries will participate in Cyprus from 16 – 23 May on the road to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028

• SRQ B, taking place in Denmark (8 – 14 July) and SRQ C, hosted in Finland (14 – 21 August) will follow later in the summer, and will determine which teams qualify for the next stage of the pathway

The fixtures for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A have been confirmed, with 10 teams set to compete in Cyprus from 16 – 23 May 2026 as part of the qualification pathway to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

The tournament will see Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, France Cricket*, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland battle across eight days of T20 international cricket, with matches played across two grounds at Happy Valley in Limassol, Cyprus.

Teams will be divided into two groups of five, before progressing to cross-over play-offs, including matches to determine final placings and the eventual tournament winner.

A crucial step on the road to the Men’s T20 World Cup

The Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A represents the first stage of the European pathway towards the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. The winning team will progress to the Europe Qualifier which will take place in 2027.

Across the global pathway, teams compete through regional qualification structures for a limited number of places at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which features 20 teams, of which 12 have secured their spots already via their performance at the 2026 edition, or their T20I Ranking.

Two further European Men’s events this summer

Qualifier A is one of three sub-regional events taking place across Europe in 2026.

Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier B will be hosted in Denmark from 8–14 July, and will involve Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Gibraltar, Hungary, Norway, Romania, Serbia and Türkiye.

Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C will be hosted in Finland from 14–21 August, and will consist of Bulgaria, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Isle of Man, Israel, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain.

Together, these tournaments form a critical part of the European qualification structure, offering 29 emerging cricket nations the opportunity to progress on the global stage.

With competitive balance improving across the region, the Sub-Regional Qualifiers continue to showcase the rapid growth of cricket in Europe. The Cyprus event will provide a platform for both established and emerging teams to compete at an international level, with high stakes and World Cup progression on the line.

*Note for Editors: Whilst France Cricket continues the process of independent recognition as a National Governing Body under the French Ministry of Sport, all national representative teams are required to compete as France Cricket in accordance with local regulations as stipulated by the French Government.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A | FIXTURES

Saturday, 16 May 2026

France Cricket vs Cyprus, Happy Valley 2, 10:30 EEST

Guernsey vs Sweden, Happy Valley 1, 10:30 EEST

Jersey vs Switzerland, Happy Valley 2, 15:30 EEST

Austria vs Malta, Happy Valley 1, 15:30 EEST

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Malta vs Guernsey, Happy Valley 2, 10:30 EEST

Croatia vs France Cricket, Happy Valley 1, 10:30 EEST

Slovenia vs Austria, Happy Valley 2, 15:30 EEST

Cyprus vs Jersey, Happy Valley 1, 15:30 EEST

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Jersey vs France Cricket, Happy Valley 2, 10:30 EEST

Sweden vs Slovenia, Happy Valley 1, 10:30 EEST

Switzerland vs Croatia, Happy Valley 2, 15:30 EEST

Guernsey vs Austria, Happy Valley 1, 15:30 EEST

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Slovenia vs Guernsey, Happy Valley 2, 10:30 EEST

Switzerland vs Cyprus, Happy Valley 1, 10:30 EEST

Sweden vs Malta, Happy Valley 2, 15:30 EEST

Croatia vs Jersey, Happy Valley 1, 15:30 EEST

Friday, 22 May 2026

France Cricket vs Switzerland, Happy Valley 2, 10:30 EEST

Austria vs Sweden, Happy Valley 1, 10:30 EEST

Cyprus vs Croatia, Happy Valley 2, 15:30 EEST

Malta vs Slovenia, Happy Valley 1, 15:30 EEST

Saturday, 23 May 2026

3rd Place Play-Off, Happy Valley 2, 10:30 EEST

7th Place Play-Off, Happy Valley 1, 10:30 EEST

Final, Happy Valley 2, 15:30 EEST

5th Place Play-Off, Happy Valley 1, 15:30 EEST