Where to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 : The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup officially kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, 2026. With 20 teams competing across 55 matches, this is the largest T20 World Cup in history. The tournament features several broadcast innovations, including a vertical live feed for mobile users and AI-powered multi-cam views.
Here is your definitive global guide on where to watch every ball live.
1. Primary Broadcasters by Country
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, A-Sports | Tamasha, Myco, ARY Zap |
| USA / Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC / YouTube (Free for USA games) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | NOW / Sky Go |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Select) | [suspicious link removed] (Exclusive) |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, TV Supreme | ThePapare.com / Dialog Play |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
| Rest of World | Local Partners | ICC.tv (Free in select regions) |
2. Match Day 1: Saturday, February 7 (All Times IST)
The tournament opens with a triple-header across three different cities.
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- Match 1: Pakistan vs. Netherlands
- Time: 11:00 AM IST
- Venue: SSC Ground, Colombo
- Match 2: West Indies vs. Scotland
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Match 3: India vs. USA
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
3. Special Streaming Features for 2026
- JioHotstar (India): Will offer coverage in 8 languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Haryanvi). It also features a 360-degree view and a “Hero Cam” to follow specific players like Suryakumar Yadav or Jasprit Bumrah throughout the match.
- Willow TV (USA): In a bid to promote cricket in North America, all USA matches are free to stream on Willow’s official YouTube channel. They are also collaborating with Jomboy Media for an alternative “breakdown” commentary feed.
- PTV Home (Pakistan): For the first time, a dedicated Urdu commentary feed will be produced by the ICC for all Pakistan matches, airing live on PTV.
4. Radio & Audio Coverage
For those on the go, live ball-by-ball audio is available globally:
- Global: ICC Mobile App (World Feed English).
- UK: BBC Radio 5 Live / BBC Sounds.
- Australia: ABC and SEN.
- India: All India Radio (AIR).
Quick Watch Summary
| Format | Platform | Best For… |
| JioHotstar | App/Web | 4K streaming and mobile-optimized vertical feed. |
| Tamasha | App | Live streaming in Pakistan (Data-saver modes available). |
| Willow YouTube | YouTube | Free viewing for US/Canada fans during USA games. |
| PVR – INOX | Cinema | Watching India’s big matches on the big screen. |
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