Patryk Stachowiak
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast globally across television and digital platforms, ensuring fans can follow every match live from India and Sri Lanka.
India: Official Broadcaster & Streaming
JioStar (formerly JioHotstar) holds the exclusive media rights for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India under its long-term ICC deal running through 2027.
- TV: Star Sports network (multiple language feeds)
- Streaming: JioStar app & website
Earlier reports suggesting a financial exit were officially denied by both ICC and JioStar. Coverage will remain uninterrupted throughout the tournament.
USA & Canada: Willow TV Explained
Willow TV is the official broadcaster for North America.
- Price: $9.99/month or $79.99/year
- Available on: DISH, DirecTV, Sling, Spectrum
- Streaming: Willow TV App & Willow by Cricbuzz
UK Coverage & Free Highlights
Sky Sports will broadcast every match live in the UK.
- Live: Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event, Action
- Free-to-air: Channel 5 highlights and final
Global Broadcasters by Region
| Region / Country | TV Channels | Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada | Willow TV, Willow Xtra | Willow App, Willow by Cricbuzz |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event, Action | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Myco, Tamasha |
| Sri Lanka | TV1, Sirasa TV, Shakti TV | Disney+ Hotstar |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | DStv, SuperSport App |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife Max | StarzON, StarzPlay |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, Sky Sport Now |
| Netherlands | NOS | ICC.tv |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv |
Free Live Streaming on ICC.tv
ICC.tv offers free live streaming in select regions where no exclusive broadcaster exists.
Available in parts of:
- Europe
- Africa
- Middle East
- Latin America
- Southeast Asia
Not available in: India, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.
Can You Use a VPN?
Some viewers use VPN services to access ICC.tv from unsupported regions. While this may bypass geo-restrictions, streaming quality and legality depend on local laws and platform terms.
For best results, official regional broadcasters are recommended.
Watch matches on bookmaker websites
Bookmakers also often offer the opportunity to watch the match on their websites. So, you can also use the list below and check if the matches will be broadcast.
TipsGG does not guarantee whether the streams will be official and their availability on bookmaker websites.
Key Viewing Tips
- Register early for ticket and streaming updates via ICC platforms
- Confirm local listings closer to February 7
- Expect peak demand for India vs Pakistan and knockout matches
Bottom Line: Whether via Star Sports in India, Willow TV in North America, Sky Sports in the UK, or free ICC.tv streams in select regions, fans worldwide will have multiple ways to watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 live.