Tournament at a Glance

IMC ODI World Cup

Tournament

Guyana, West Indies

Host Nation

17–31 Oct 2026

Dates

45 Overs per Side

Format

14–16 Nations

Teams

16 Players

England Squad

Aerial view of cricket stadium in Georgetown, Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana

Host city for the IMC Over 40s ODI World Cup 2026

England Over 40s

World Cup Squad

16 players selected to represent England in Georgetown, Guyana

Showing 16 of 16 players

Coaching & Management
IMC O40s World Cup 2026 Guyana

Tournament Schedule

Proposed itinerary from IMC Newsletter #2

18Days
10Match Days
4Rest Days
11Venues
15

Thursday, 15 October 2026

1 event

Practice Matches / Net Sessions

Teams arrive and begin practice sessions

16

Friday, 16 October 2026

1 event

Practice Matches / Net Sessions

17

Saturday, 17 October 2026

3 events

Captains & Managers Meeting

10:00 am

Press Conference / Media Briefing

11:30 am

Opening Ceremony

Key Event
7:00 pm
18

Sunday, 18 October 2026

1 event

Round 1 Matches

Key Event

Group stage begins

9:30 am
19

Monday, 19 October 2026

1 event

Round 2 Matches

9:30 am
20

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

1 event

Chairman's Lunch / Rest Day / Tours

21

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

1 event

Round 3 Matches

9:30 am
22

Thursday, 22 October 2026

1 event

Round 4 Matches

9:30 am
23

Friday, 23 October 2026

1 event

Rest Day / Teams Dominoes, King & Queen Tournament

24

Saturday, 24 October 2026

1 event

Round 5 Matches

9:30 am
25

Sunday, 25 October 2026

1 event

Round 6 Matches

9:30 am
26

Monday, 26 October 2026

1 event

Rest Day / Tours — Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls / Resort

Optional excursion to Kaieteur Falls and Orinduik Falls

27

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

1 event

Round 7 Matches

Final group stage round

9:30 am
28

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

1 event

Crossover Games / Semi-Finals

Key Event
9:30 am
29

Thursday, 29 October 2026

1 event

Rest Day / Windies Legends Nostalgia Event

Special event celebrating West Indies cricket heritage

30

Friday, 30 October 2026

1 event

Crossover Finals

Key Event
9:30 am
31

Saturday, 31 October 2026

2 events

Grand Finale

Key Event

World Cup Final

9:30 am

Closing Ceremony

Key Event
8:00 pm
1

Sunday, 1 November 2026

1 event

Teams Depart

Source: IMC Newsletter #2, February 2026

Fixtures

Englandvs

Fixture Details Pending

England fixtures will appear here once the official draw is released. The match schedule for the IMC Over 40s ODI World Cup 2026 has not yet been published by the tournament organisers.

Schedule to be confirmed

Expected Venues

Bourda Cricket GroundPalmyra Cricket GroundEverest Cricket ClubEnmore Recreation GroundAlbion Cricket GroundDemerara Cricket Club (DCC)Blairmont Cricket GroundMMZ Centre GroundPolice Sports Club GroundMalteenoes Sports ClubLusignan Sports Club

Tournament

Groups & Standings

Draw Pending
Group A
Group B

Draw to Be Announced

Group compositions will be published here once the official draw has taken place. Standings will populate automatically when the tournament schedule is confirmed and match results are entered.

Draw pending
England group TBC

Team Updates

News & Bulletins

FeaturedOfficial England UpdateFixtures

Full Tournament Schedule Confirmed by IMC

The IMC has released the proposed tournament schedule for the Over 40s World Cup 2026 in Guyana. The itinerary includes 7 group-stage rounds, crossover games, semi-finals, and the Grand Finale on 31 October, plus rest days featuring tours to Kaieteur Falls and a Windies Legends Nostalgia Event. Practice sessions begin 15 October with the Opening Ceremony on 17 October.

By International Masters Cricket

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Official
Announcements

11 Venues Confirmed Across Guyana

The IMC Newsletter #2 has confirmed 11 cricket grounds across Guyana that will host World Cup matches. Venues include the historic Bourda Cricket Ground in Georgetown, the new Palmyra Stadium in Berbice, Everest Cricket Club, Albion Cricket Ground, Demerara Cricket Club, and several other grounds across the Demerara and Berbice regions.

By International Masters Cricket

Official
Announcements

Official World Cup Hub Now Live

Welcome to the official England Over 40s ODI World Cup 2026 hub. This page will be your one-stop destination for squad news, fixtures, group standings, and live updates from Georgetown, Guyana. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest information.

By England Over 40s Cricket

Official
Squad

England Over 40s Cricket Announce Squad for IMC O40s World Cup 2026

England Over 40s Cricket has today announced its squad for the IMC O40s World Cup 2026, to be held in Georgetown, Guyana, from 17–31 October 2026. The England party will be led on the field by captain Darren Stevens, the former professional cricketer, alongside a strong group of high-quality club players drawn from across the country.

By England Over 40s Cricket

Official
Announcements

World Cup Dates Confirmed: 17–31 October 2026

The IMC has confirmed that the Over 40s ODI World Cup will take place in Georgetown, Guyana from 17 to 31 October 2026. Up to 16 nations are expected to compete in the 45-over format tournament.

Announcements

Guyana Confirmed as Host Nation

The Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA) has secured hosting rights for the 2026 Over 40s World Cup in the Caribbean, with Georgetown, Guyana confirmed as the primary venue. Matches are expected to be played across several grounds in the Georgetown area.

Training

Performance Squad Training Programme Underway

The England Over 40s performance squad of 50 players has begun its 2026 pre-season training programme. The coaching team is working with all squad members ahead of the domestic season, from which the final 16-player World Cup squad will be selected.

Travel

Travel and Logistics Planning Begins

The England Over 40s management team has commenced planning for travel and accommodation arrangements for the squad's trip to Guyana. Further details will be shared with selected players and travelling supporters in due course.

Media Centre

Official Press Releases

England Over 40s CricketPress Release

England Over 40s Cricket Announce Squad for IMC O40s World Cup 2026 in Guyana

Sixteen players selected for IMC Over 40s ODI World Cup 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana (October 2026)

25 March 2026England Over 40s Cricket

London, United Kingdom – Wednesday 25 March 2026 – England Over 40s Cricket has today announced its squad for the IMC O40s World Cup 2026, to be held in Georgetown, Guyana, from 17–31 October 2026.

The England party will be led on the field by captain Darren Stevens, the former professional cricketer, alongside a strong group of high-quality club players drawn from across the country. The squad has been selected from a wider national programme, reflecting form, commitment and suitability for international tournament cricket.

“Today’s announcement is a hugely exciting moment for everyone involved with England Over 40s Cricket. To represent England at a World Cup is a privilege, and we’re proud of the standard of players who have earned selection. With Darren’s leadership and the depth of quality in the group, we’re looking forward to competing strongly in Guyana.”

Chris Mays, Director and Tour Manager

“I’m really excited to be leading the squad into the 2026 summer. We have lots of games through the year to help us build for the World Cup in Guyana. We’ve been building a very exciting squad over the last two years. We lost in the semi-final last time out, so we’ll be doing our best to go another step further.”

Darren Stevens, Captain

The tournament represents a major milestone in England Over 40s Cricket’s international calendar and continues the organisation’s mission to provide competitive, high-quality international cricket for players aged 40+, in an ECB-endorsed environment.

England Over 40s World Cup Squad

Darren Stevens (captain) – St Lawrence & Highland Court CC Sean Park (vice-captain) – Bury St. Edmunds CC Taqi Abbas – Harold Wood CC George Brooksbank – Hurlingham Club Ryan Canning – Ribblesdale Wanderers CC James Duffy – Lindow CC Ben Frazer – Harpenden CC James Hamblin – Cranleigh CC Sean Heather – Middleton-on-sea CC Jayden Levitt – Bromsgrove CC Steve Naylor – Royal Ascot CC Garry Park – Alvaston & Boulton CC Iresh Saxena – Totteridge Millhillians CC Richard Sims – Swardeston CC Jonny Wightman – South Northumberland CC Jake Wilson – Normandy CC

Further announcements, including match schedule updates, player profiles and media content, will be shared via the England Over 40s Cricket website and social channels.

Tournament Details

Event: IMC O40s World Cup 2026

Location: Georgetown, Guyana

Dates: 17–31 October 2026

Notes to Editors

England Over 40s Cricket is a voluntary, non-profit organisation providing competitive international cricket opportunities for players aged 40+, endorsed by the ECB.

The squad will travel to Guyana in October 2026 for the IMC O40s World Cup 2026.

Media Contacts

Chris Mays

Director and Tour Manager, England Over 40s Cricket

[email protected]
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