India vs Pakistan next match — date, venue, tickets and everything we know about the rivalry’s next meeting. After the T20 World Cup and Asian Games clashes of 2026, when do the giants meet again?
Quick answer: No India–Pakistan fixture is currently scheduled. The teams meet only at ICC/ACC tournaments — the next meeting will come with the next tournament draw. Last meetings: 15 Feb 2026 (T20 WC, India won) and 2 Oct 2026 (Asian Games, India won).
The Next Fixture
As of October 2026, the ICC and ACC have not announced the next India–Pakistan meeting. Tournament draws (World Cups, Asia Cups, Champions Trophy) determine the fixture — and both teams are usually placed in the same group for viewership. This page updates the moment a date is confirmed.
Why Scheduling Is Uncertain
No bilateral series since 2012–13 means no fixed calendar — the rivalry exists only where tournament draws place it. Neutral venues (Dubai, Colombo) host the games under hybrid models. Political climates can even threaten scheduled meetings, as the pre-2026 boycott debate showed.
Recent Meetings
15 Feb 2026: T20 World Cup, Colombo — India by 61 runs. 2 Oct 2026: Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya — India by 19 runs. 28 Sep 2025: Asia Cup final, Dubai — India by 5 wickets. Feb 2025: Champions Trophy, Dubai — India by 6 wickets (Kohli hundred). Details on our match update page.
Tickets & Viewing
India–Pakistan games sell out in hours — register on the tournament’s official ticketing partner the moment sales open. Broadcast details vary by region; our rivalry pillar guide carries viewing info for each fixture.
When do India and Pakistan play next?
No date is confirmed as of October 2026 — the next meeting depends on ICC/ACC tournament scheduling. Check back here for updates.
Where will the next India-Pakistan match be played?
Likely a neutral venue (Dubai or Colombo) under the hybrid model used for recent tournaments.
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