The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 schedule has been announced, with the tournament set to run from 30 October to 1 November 2026 in Hong Kong.
A total of 12 teams will compete at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The newly published fixture list contains 24 identifiable matches.
Some reports describe the tournament as having 25 matches, but their own listed schedules currently contain only 24, so this article does not invent a missing fixture.
The teams are split into four groups of three. The group winners will move into the Cup semifinals, second-placed teams will enter the Plate semifinals, and third-placed teams will compete in the Bowl semifinals.
Defending champions Pakistan are placed in Group C alongside India and UAE, setting up an India vs Pakistan clash on the opening day.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Hong Kong Sixes 2026 |
| Edition | 22nd |
| Dates | 30 October to 1 November 2026 |
| Host | Hong Kong, China |
| Venue | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground |
| Teams | 12 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Teams per Group | 3 |
| Published Fixtures | 24 currently identifiable |
| Format | Six-a-side cricket |
| Innings | 6 overs per side |
| Defending Champions | Pakistan |
| Cup Final | 1 November 2026 |
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Australia, Hong Kong China, England |
| Group B | Bangladesh, Scotland, Sri Lanka |
| Group C | Pakistan, UAE, India |
| Group D | South Africa, Oman, Afghanistan |
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Schedule
The schedule below uses Hong Kong local time and Indian Standard Time (IST).
Friday, 30 October 2026
| Match | Fixture | Hong Kong Time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia vs Hong Kong China | 8:45 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 2 | Bangladesh vs Scotland | 9:40 AM | 7:10 AM |
| 3 | Pakistan vs UAE | 10:35 AM | 8:05 AM |
| 4 | South Africa vs Oman | 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5 | Hong Kong China vs England | 12:25 PM | 9:55 AM |
| 6 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 1:20 PM | 10:50 AM |
| 7 | India vs Pakistan | 2:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
| 8 | South Africa vs Afghanistan | 3:10 PM | 12:40 PM |
| 9 | England vs Australia | 4:05 PM | 1:35 PM |
Nine group-stage matches will be played on the opening day.
The biggest fixture is India vs Pakistan at 2:15 PM Hong Kong time, or 11:45 AM IST.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
The final three group matches will be followed by the Bowl, Plate and Cup semifinals.
| Match | Fixture | Stage | Hong Kong Time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Oman vs Afghanistan | Group D | 8:45 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 11 | Scotland vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 9:40 AM | 7:10 AM |
| 12 | UAE vs India | Group C | 10:35 AM | 8:05 AM |
| 13 | B3 vs D3 | Bowl Semifinal 1 | 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 14 | A3 vs C3 | Bowl Semifinal 2 | 12:25 PM | 9:55 AM |
| 15 | B2 vs D2 | Plate Semifinal 1 | 1:20 PM | 10:50 AM |
| 16 | A2 vs C2 | Plate Semifinal 2 | 2:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
| 17 | A1 vs C1 | Cup Semifinal 1 | 3:10 PM | 12:40 PM |
| 18 | B1 vs D1 | Cup Semifinal 2 | 4:05 PM | 1:35 PM |
India’s second group match is against the UAE.
The Cup semifinal line-up will be decided once the four group winners are known.
Sunday, 1 November 2026
The final day includes placement matches and the Bowl, Plate and Cup finals.
| Match | Fixture | Stage | Hong Kong Time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Loser Bowl SF1 vs Loser Bowl SF2 | 11th/12th Play-off | 9:40 AM | 7:10 AM |
| 20 | Loser Plate SF1 vs Loser Plate SF2 | 7th/8th Play-off | 10:35 AM | 8:05 AM |
| 21 | Loser Cup SF1 vs Loser Cup SF2 | 3rd/4th Play-off | 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 22 | Winner Bowl SF1 vs Winner Bowl SF2 | Bowl Final | 1:20 PM | 10:50 AM |
| 23 | Winner Plate SF1 vs Winner Plate SF2 | Plate Final | 2:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
| 24 | Winner Cup SF1 vs Winner Cup SF2 | Cup Final | 3:10 PM | 12:40 PM |
The Cup Final will decide the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 champion.
The currently released fixture list contains 24 identifiable matches, including 12 group matches, six semifinals, three placement matches and three finals.
Some accompanying reports state 25 matches overall, but no 25th fixture is identified in the published match list.
India Schedule at Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India are in Group C with Pakistan and UAE.
| Date | Fixture | Hong Kong Time | IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October | India vs Pakistan | 2:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
| 31 October | UAE vs India | 10:35 AM | 8:05 AM |
India will play two group matches.
Their position in Group C will decide whether they enter the Cup, Plate, or Bowl semifinals.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Format
The Hong Kong Sixes uses a fast six-a-side format.
Each team plays with six players, and each innings lasts only six overs.
The 12 teams are divided into four groups.
Cup
The four group winners qualify for the Cup semifinals.
- Group A winner vs Group C winner
- Group B winner vs Group D winner
The winners move into the Cup Final.
Plate
The four teams finishing second in their groups enter the Plate semifinals.
Bowl
The four third-placed teams enter the Bowl semifinals.
This structure gives every team knockout cricket after the group stage.
Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Venue
All matches will be played at the:
Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong
The venue is also commonly referred to in cricket coverage as Mission Road Ground.
It will host all group matches, semifinals, placement games and finals during the three-day tournament.
India vs Pakistan Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India and Pakistan will meet in Group C on 30 October 2026.
India vs Pakistan Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
| Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Group | C |
| Hong Kong Time | 2:15 PM |
| India Time | 11:45 AM IST |
| Venue | Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground |
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions.
India have also announced a strong squad led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
India Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
India’s announced squad includes:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Captain
- Krunal Pandya
- Shashank Singh
- Rahul Tewatia
- Nitish Rana
- Rahul Tripathi
- T. Natarajan
The six-a-side format means only six players are on the field for a team during a match, even though squads can contain additional players.
Who Are the Defending Champions?
Pakistan are the defending champions.
They won the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes after beating Kuwait in the final.
The title was Pakistan’s sixth Hong Kong Sixes championship.
Conclusion: The Hong Kong Sixes 2026 schedule runs from 30 October to 1 November at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
Twelve teams are divided into four groups of three. The current fixture release lists 24 identifiable matches.
The opening match is Australia against Hong Kong China, while India and Pakistan meet later on the first day.
The group stage ends on 31 October before the Bowl, Plate and Cup semifinals begin.
All finals will be played on 1 November, with the Cup Final deciding the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 champions.