India vs. West Indies October 2026: ODI and T20I Schedule, Start Times, and Venues

The short answer: India and the West Indies are playing three ODIs and five T20Is across eight Indian venues from September 27 through October 17, 2026. The second ODI is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. India Standard Time (IST) in Guwahati. The final ODI is October 3 in New Chandigarh, then the five-match T20I leg runs October 6–17, with each match scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. IST. Those are local India match-start times, not toss or broadcast-program times.

The series is already underway, so use the table below as the current published schedule, not as a reason to skip a final check. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) published the match dates, times, and host cities; Cricket West Indies’ fixture list supplies the venue names. Both official schedules currently show the same itinerary. Checked September 30, 2026.

India vs. West Indies 2026 schedule

The official BCCI schedule lists all three ODIs at 2:00 p.m. and all five T20Is at 7:00 p.m. IST. Cricket West Indies lists the corresponding matches with 08:30 UTC for the ODIs and 13:30 UTC for the T20Is, which is consistent with those India local times. Confirm the match center close to game day in case the start time or venue is revised. The BCCI match schedule and Cricket West Indies international fixtures are the primary references.

What time is each match in the United States?

IST is UTC+5:30. On the dates in this series, the U.S. Eastern time zone is on daylight time (EDT, UTC−4). That makes a 2:00 p.m. IST ODI start 4:30 a.m. EDT, and a 7:00 p.m. IST T20I start 9:30 a.m. EDT. Those conversions refer to the scheduled match start; a broadcaster may begin its studio show or stream earlier. Other U.S. time zones are earlier: subtract one hour for Central Daylight Time, two for Mountain Daylight Time, and three for Pacific Daylight Time.

For example, a viewer in New York planning to watch the October 11 Indore T20I should look for a 9:30 a.m. EDT match start. A viewer in Los Angeles should use 6:30 a.m. PDT. If you are reading this after daylight saving time ends in November or looking at a rescheduled match, recalculate with the time-zone offset for that date instead of reusing this conversion.

Which stadium hosts each match?

The itinerary moves between eight cities, rather than keeping both formats in a single host region. Use the full ground name when you search for travel, rideshare pickup points, or directions. “New Chandigarh” is the listed host city for the PCA ground in Mullanpur; it is not a reference to Chandigarh city center. For all matches, the address and gate printed on the ticket should take priority over a generic map result.

ODI venues

• Thiruvananthapuram: Greenfield International Stadium, also called The Sports Hub, in Karyavattom. The opening ODI was held here September 27.
• Guwahati: ACA Stadium in the Barsapara area. The second ODI is scheduled here September 30. BCCI venue material also calls the ground Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
• New Chandigarh: PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, for the third ODI on October 3. Confirm the ticket’s specific approach road and entry gate before leaving.

T20I venues

• Lucknow: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, October 6.
• Ranchi: JSCA International Stadium Complex, October 9.
• Indore: Holkar Stadium, October 11. The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association’s match release identifies this as the venue and names its official online ticketing channel.
• Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, October 14, in the Uppal area.
• Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, October 17, near the city center.

Venue names and scheduled cities are listed in the Cricket West Indies fixture list. For address-level details, the BCCI venue directory includes stadium addresses for several grounds, while host-association notices may provide the latest match-specific entry and ticket information. For the Indore T20I, see the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association match notice.

What should fans check before traveling?

The published itinerary establishes the date, start time, and venue, but it does not tell you when gates open, where a particular ticket holder should enter, whether a bag is allowed, or what transport will operate after the match. Those details can differ by ground and ticket category. Before purchasing travel, verify the event page and ticket issuer’s terms; check the venue’s latest map and prohibited-items list; and plan the full route to the gate shown on your ticket.

• Check whether the match is still on the same date. Revisit BCCI and the host association’s notices, especially if travel plans are nonrefundable.
• Use the exact stadium name and address. A city label alone may point to the wrong side of a large metro area. Search the venue name and ticket gate together.
• Allow for afternoon heat or evening traffic. The ODIs start in the afternoon and the T20Is at night. Check the local forecast and transit advisories shortly before traveling; do not assume the listed match time is the stadium gate-opening time.
• Plan onward travel after the match. A 7 p.m. T20I start does not mean you will leave the stadium at 10 p.m. Match duration, queues, traffic controls, and transit schedules vary. Confirm the last service for your exact date and identify a backup ride or overnight option.
• Use authorized ticket channels. Ticket links and sale windows may be issued by BCCI or the relevant state association. Avoid assuming that tickets offered by an unofficial seller are valid or transferable.

How to read the schedule correctly

ODI means One Day International; T20I means Twenty20 International. The number before each label marks the match order within that format, so the 1st T20I is not the first match of the whole tour. It follows the three-match ODI series. The “start” time is the scheduled beginning of play, not the toss time or stadium entry time.

If you only need the next match on the date this article was checked, that is the 2nd ODI: India vs. West Indies in Guwahati, Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. IST. If you are planning for the October leg, the next scheduled match after the ODIs is the 1st T20I in Lucknow, Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m. IST. The schedule is suitable for arranging viewing or travel, but last-minute notices from the boards and venue should decide your final plan.

Quick check: match number and format, date in India, 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. IST start, official stadium name, ticket gate, and current travel plan. Verify all six against official notices before heading out.