The countdown to cricket’s biggest carnival has reached its final stage. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring 20 nations and 55 matches, is set to kick off on February 7, 2026. India enters the tournament as defending champions, starting their campaign against the USA at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Since the tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, fans across the globe have multiple ways to catch the action live.
1. Official Broadcasters (By Region)
The ICC has finalized its global media rights for the 2024–2027 cycle. Here is your regional viewing guide:
Six Nations 2026 Where to Watch Online Free
| Region | TV Channel | Digital Streaming |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar (App & Web) |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme (Free-to-air) / Dialog TV | Dialog TV App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV via Sling / Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports / Ten Sports | Myco / Tamasha |
Free Stream Alert: In many non-cricketing nations (such as select European and South American countries), every match will be streamed FREE on ICC.tv.
2. Key Tournament Information
- Dates: February 7 – March 8, 2026
- Hosts: India (5 venues) and Sri Lanka (3 venues).
- Opening Match: India vs. USA (Mumbai) & Pakistan vs. Netherlands (Colombo) — February 7.
- The Big One: India vs. Pakistan is scheduled for February 15, 2026, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
- DD Free Dish (India): In a win for local fans, Doordarshan Sports will broadcast all India matches, the Semi-Finals, and the Final for free on DD Free Dish.
3. India’s Group A Schedule
Defending champions India are placed in Group A alongside some familiar foes:
Where to Watch India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 7 | India vs. USA | Wankhede, Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 12 | India vs. Namibia | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 15 | India vs. Pakistan | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 18 | India vs. Netherlands | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
4. How to Buy Tickets
If you want to be there in person, Phase I of ticket sales is currently live:
- Official Site: tickets.cricketworldcup.com
- Ticketing Partner: BookMyShow (Redirects from the official link).
- Prices: Tickets in India start as low as ₹100, while the India vs. Pakistan clash in Colombo starts at LKR 1,500 (~₹430).
Quick Watch Summary
| Platform | Type | Best For… |
| JioHotstar | Streaming (India) | Watching on mobile or smart TV (Subscription required). |
| Star Sports | TV (India) | Traditional cable viewing in multiple languages. |
| ICC.tv | Free Streaming | Fans in “neutral” countries (or via VPN). |
| Willow TV | Streaming (USA) | Cricket fans in North America. |
