The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to commence with a match between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In an exciting development, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that entry to this opening match will be free for all spectators. According to TechJuice, gates No. 5 and 7 will open at 9:30 AM, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM. This decision aims to boost attendance and enthusiasm for the tournament, which will run from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India. However, weather forecasts predict cloudy conditions with a high chance of rain, particularly in the evening, which could potentially disrupt the game (ProPakistani). The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C with high humidity, and winds from the southeast at 11 km/h.