Archive · 28 Jul 2026
ICC Considers Expanding Men’s T20 World Cup to 24 Teams from 2032
The ICC is thinking about making the Men’s T20 World Cup bigger.
They want to add more teams, from 20 to 24, starting in 2032.
This is to help more countries play and to make cricket more popular around the world.
The next two tournaments in 2028 and 2030 will stay the same.
The ICC wants to eventually have 32 teams, like other big sports events.
But adding more teams might make the schedule too busy and harder for players.
The ICC hasn’t made a final decision yet.
ICC considering expanding Men’s T20 World Cup to 24 teams from 2032.
Next tournaments in 2028 and 2030 will retain the current 20-team format.
Expansion aims to increase opportunities for emerging cricket nations.
ICC’s long-term goal is to have a 32-team T20 World Cup.
Concerns include scheduling, tournament length, and player workload.
- Who
- ICC (International Cricket Council)
- What
- Considering expanding the Men’s T20 World Cup to 24 teams from 2032
- When
- Proposed changes to take effect from 2032
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To widen cricket’s global footprint and increase opportunities for emerging nations
Expansion Supporters
Expansion Critics
Global Growth
Expansion Supporters
Expansion will increase opportunities for emerging cricket nations and broaden the sport's global footprint.
Expansion Critics
Expansion may dilute the quality of competition and overwhelm the tournament structure.
Player Workload
Expansion Supporters
More teams will provide greater exposure and qualification opportunities for Associate nations.
Expansion Critics
A larger tournament could add to the already congested international calendar and player workload.
- Current Teams
- 20
- Proposed Teams from 2032
- 24
- Next Tournaments
- 2028 (Australia & New Zealand), 2030 (format unchanged)
- ICC's Long-term Goal
- 32 teams
- Olympic Return
- 2028 Los Angeles Games
