where to watch t20 world cup
You can watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on a mix of official TV broadcasters, paid streaming apps, and some free options, depending on your country.
Quick Scoop
Core ways to watch
- Official sports channels in each region (like Star Sports in India, Sky Sports in the UK, SuperSport in Africa, Willow in North America) have the main TV rights.
- Official streaming apps (such as Disney+ Hotstar/JioHotstar in India, Prime Video or other regional streamers, ESPN/ESPN+ or Willow apps, Sky Go etc.) carry live streams on mobile, web, and smart TVs.
- ICC’s own platform ICC.tv offers live streaming in many “rest of world” territories and fills gaps where no big local broadcaster exists.
Major broadcasters by region (2026 edition)
Exact channels can vary slightly by package or carrier, but these are the main rights‑holders announced for the current tournament.
| Region / Country | Where to watch T20 World Cup |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports on TV, Jio/Disney+ Hotstar app for streaming (tournament hosted across India & Sri Lanka in 2026). | [1][3]
| Pakistan | PTV Sports (free‑to‑air) and other sports channels/apps such as Ten Sports or Tamasha/Myco for digital coverage. | [3][5][7]
| Bangladesh | Local broadcasters plus digital access through partners like Banglalink and regional Hotstar‑type services. | [3]
| Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives | Regional TV partners plus Disney+ Hotstar/JioHotstar for streaming where available. | [3]
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports channels (Cricket, Main Event, Action) on TV, Sky Go / NOW for streaming. | [10][7][1][3]
| Australia | Prime Video or other named digital partners for exclusive streaming, plus local sports channels where listed. | [7][10][1][3]
| New Zealand | Sky Sport channels on TV and Sky Sport streaming apps (Sky Go / Sky Sport Now). | [7][3]
| USA & Canada | Willow TV on cable/satellite and the Willow app; some guides also mention ESPN/ESPN+ for complementary coverage. | [6][10][7][3]
| Caribbean | ESPN network (ESPN Caribbean, ESPN2 etc.) on TV and ESPN digital platforms. | [6][7][3]
| Middle East & North Africa | Regional sports networks such as CricLife/StarzPlay/Etisalat‑linked sports channels, plus ICC.tv where applicable. | [1][6][3]
| Sub‑Saharan Africa | SuperSport (via DStv) for TV and streaming through DStv/Showmax platforms. | [7][3]
| Netherlands & parts of Europe | National broadcasters (e.g., NOS) plus ICC.tv and occasional regional sports channels. | [3][7]
| Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong | StarHub/Astro Cricket/PCCW partners, plus CricBuzz channels and ICC.tv in some cases. | [9][3]
| Rest of the world | ICC.tv streaming, often free or low‑cost with multi‑language commentary in territories without a big local rights‑holder. | [9][3]
Streaming vs. TV: what’s trending now
- Fans are increasingly going mobile‑first, using official apps like Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, ESPN+/Kayo, Willow, and regional OTT platforms instead of traditional cable packages.
- Many broadcasters bundle T20 World Cup streams with other sports, so a single subscription can cover the whole tournament (group stage, Super 8s, knockouts, and final).
- ICC.tv has become a key fallback option globally, especially for travelers or fans in countries without a dedicated local broadcaster.
Free and legal options
- Free‑to‑air channels like PTV Sports in Pakistan broadcast matches without subscription fees, making it one of the easiest ways to watch legally.
- In some territories, selected matches and highlights may be made available free via ICC.tv or the ICC’s official YouTube channel.
- A few regions occasionally get promotional free mobile streams (for example, earlier editions had some free‑to‑watch matches on Indian mobile apps), but these are time‑limited and region‑locked.
How to pick the best option for you
- Check the official ICC broadcasters page for your specific country to confirm the exact TV channel and streaming app, since rights can vary slightly year to year.
- If your country is not explicitly listed, try ICC.tv, which is designed to serve “rest of world” territories with direct streaming access.
- Avoid unofficial or pirated streams circulating on random sites or forum links; they are unstable, often low‑quality, and may be unsafe or illegal. Reddit and other forums sometimes point to such links, but even fans there warn about piracy and VPN‑based workarounds.
Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.
TL;DR: Search for your country on the ICC’s official broadcasters page, then use the named TV channel or streaming app (or ICC.tv if you’re in an uncovered region) to watch the T20 World Cup legally.