T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcast thread

[Ball Blazer]

Schedule and broadcast information confirmed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches

Media release

The schedule and broadcast information for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches has been confirmed, with a total of 16 games taking place between 2 and 6 February before the tournament's official start on 7 February.

Four cities across the two co-host nations India and Sri Lanka will the host warm-up matches.

In India, two grounds at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru will play host to fixtures, while the remaining warm-up matches in India will take place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Over in Colombo, the SSC Cricket Ground, R. Premadasa Stadium, and Colombo Cricket Club Ground will all play host in the Sri Lankan capital.

For fans wishing to attend USA v India ‘A’ (2 February) and India v South Africa (4 February) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai,

Full warm-up schedule (all times local)

2 February

1) Afghanistan v Scotland, BBCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3pm
2) USA v India 'A', DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 5pm
3) Canada v Italy, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7pm

3 February

1) Oman v Sri Lanka 'A', Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 1pm
2) Netherlands v Zimbabwe, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3pm
3) Nepal v UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 5pm

4 February

1) Scotland v Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru – 1pm
2) Afghanistan v West Indies, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3pm
3) Pakistan v Ireland, SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo – 5pm
4) India v South Africa, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7pm

5 February

1) Zimbabwe v Oman, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 11am
2) Nepal v Canada, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 1pm
3) Australia v Netherlands, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 5pm
4) New Zealand v USA, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7pm

6 February

1) Italy v UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 3pm
2) India 'A' v Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 5pm

How to watch

Video highlights will be available for all matches across ICC Digital channels.

Additionally, the following matches will show live globally. In some regions, these will be available on the channels of the official ICC licensees (see details below). In all remaining territories, fans will be able to watch for free on ICC.tv.

Live streamed matches (all times local):

2 February

1) Afghanistan v Scotland - 3pm
2) USA v India 'A' – 5pm
3) Canada v Italy – 7pm

3 February

1) Nepal v UAE – 5pm

4 February

1) Afghanistan v West Indies – 3pm
2) Pakistan v Ireland – 5pm
3) India v South Africa – 7pm

5 February

1) Nepal v Canada – 1pm
2) New Zealand v USA – 7pm

6 February

1) Italy v UAE – 3pm
2) India 'A' v Namibia – 5pm

Broadcast details

India

India v South Africa available on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar

Select matches live on Jio Hotstar: Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India 'A', Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, Namibia v India 'A'

Highlights available across ICC digital channels including ICC.tv

Sri Lanka

Select matches live on ThePapare and Dialog Play: Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India 'A', Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, Namibia v India 'A'

Pakistan

Matches live on Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad and ARY Zapp

Afghanistan

Select matches live on AF Sports: Afghanistan v Scotland, Afghanistan v West Indies

Bangladesh

Matches live on TSM via Rabbithole

North America

Matches live on Willow

Middle East and North Africa

Select matches live on E&: USA v India, Nepal v UAE, Pakistan v Ireland, India v South Africa, New Zealand v USA, Namibia v India A

Other matches available on ICC.tv

UK

Select matches live on Sky Sports: India v South Africa, Afghanistan v Scotland, Pakistan v Ireland

Other matches available on ICC.tv

Sub-Saharan Africa

Afghanistan v Scotland available on ICC.tv

Other matches available on SuperSport

New Zealand

Select matches available on Sky TV NZ: India v South Africa, New Zealand v USA

Other matches available on ICC.tv

Australia, Mainland Europe, Caribbean Islands, South East Asia (including Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong), Afghanistan, Pacific Islands and South America

Matches live on ICC.tv

 

[Rana]

They can broadcast on SportsYaari and Aaj Tak

 

[gazza619]

This World Cup has completely lost its importance and charm. India must stop promoting terrorism and ICC must support fairness.

 

[BouncerGuy]

All the Broadcast details for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC have announced the broadcast arrangements for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. 20 teams will compete across 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March.

The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with fans around the world able to follow the action live across television, digital, audio and emerging formats.

In addition to the main tournament, official warm-up matches will also be broadcast across selected TV and digital platforms, giving fans an early opportunity to follow teams ahead of the opening fixture.

Men's T20 World Cup Broadcast details

TV and Digital Coverage

In India, JioStar will bring the tournament to fans via Star Sports on linear television, as well as through the JioHotstar digital platform. Every fixture will be available in five languages English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada on JioStar’s TV and Digital coverage, with additional regional feeds (Bengali, Bhojpuri and Haryanvi) available on JioHotstar. Coverage in Marathi and Indian Sign Language will be available for all team India matches, the semi-finals and the final on JioHotstar.

Following the success of previous ICC events, a vertical live feed will once again be made available in English and Hindi on JioHotstar for mobile-first audiences.

In addition, on JioHotstar, viewers will also have the option to enjoy the games via 360 view and the Multi-cam feature - an option to engage with the Live match from a specific POV/vantage point - Hero, Stump, Battery, Field view and Multi-View.

JioStar has engaged with PVR – Inox on a partnership for screenings nationwide across several matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Former India captain and two-time T20 World Cup winner Rohit Sharma has been announced as the tournament ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Star Sports will also be available to viewers in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives through its distribution partners across the sub-continent.

For co-hosts Sri Lanka, Dialog TV will ensure comprehensive coverage across the island as the official broadcast partner, with live telecasts on linear television, via the ThePapare.com website and Dialog Play mobile app. Dialog TV will also have a Sinhala language feed for all matches on their linear and digital offerings. Coverage will be further extended through Dialog TV’s free-to-air partner, TV Supreme, as well as with Sri Lanka Telecom owned platform PEO TV.

Fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland can follow the action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with digital streaming available on NOW. Sky Sports will be making Hindi commentary available to viewers for the semi-finals and the final.

With Italy participating in their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sky Italia will be covering all Italy matches, the semi-finals and the final live on their platforms.

Proteas’ fans can watch all the action live on SuperSport’s wide array of TV and digital offerings in sub-saharan Africa.

In Australia, coverage will be on Prime Video, with an additional Hindi commentary feed available to viewers for all India matches, the semi-finals and the final.

Fans in New Zealand can tune in via SKY Sport, who will also make Hindi commentary available for all India matches, the semi-finals and the final.

In Pakistan, coverage will be delivered by PTV and Myco, supported by digital partners Tamasha, ARY Zapp and Tapmad. Additionally, the ICC will produce an Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches, which will be broadcast on PTV Home on broadcast and will be streamed by digital partners.

Willow TV will continue to bring live coverage of ICC events in the United States and in Canada. All 55 matches will be available in English and Hindi, with all team USA matches available for free to viewers in the US & Canada. The USA matches will also be available for free on Willow’s official YouTube handle. The English and Hindi commentary feeds will be available on Willow DTC and CricBuzz DTC, with the rest of Willow’s platforms carrying the English feed. Collaborating with popular social media personality Jomboy, Willow will enable fans to access an alternate commentary feed for the USA v India and USA v Pakistan matches. Additionally, Willow TV will make Hindi commentary available for all matches.

In the UAE and the wider MENA region, the tournament will be aired on CricLife Max, available via StarzPlay. Additionally, fans across the Middle East can experience StarzPlay’s coverage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on the big screen, through their partnerships with VOX (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman), Reel (UAE), Roxy, Cinepolis, Star (UAE), Mukta (Bahrain) and Epix Cinema (Bahrain).

ESPN will broadcast all matches live in the Caribbean Islands, with the Disney+ app streaming the event in Latin America. Select matches will be shown with Portuguese commentary on ESPN’s linear TV platforms in Brazil.

Total Sports Management (Bangladesh) will cover the event through leading linear broadcasters T Sports & Nagorik TV and digital platform Rabbithole. Further broadcasters include PNG Digicel (Pacific Islands), Hub Sports 4 (Singapore), and Lemar TV (Afghanistan), who will also be providing commentary in Pashto and Dari. In Nepal, Kantipur TV will broadcast the tournament, with selected matches produced locally with Nepali commentary. The Nepali commentary feed will also be made available to certain territories via ICC.tv, ensuring wider access for Nepali-speaking audiences.

Dutch broadcaster NOS will stream all Netherlands matches live for cricket fans in the country.

For Malaysia and Hong Kong, matches will be available via the CricBuzz channel, through their partnerships with Astro Cricket and PCCW.

The tournament will also be available in-flight and at sea on Sport 24, ensuring fans don’t miss out on the action while travelling.

All remaining territories will be covered live and free on the ICC’s owned and operated streaming platform, ICC.tv. In addition to live match coverage, ICC.tv will feature multi-language commentary options, including Japanese and Bahasa.

Audio and Radio Coverage

In addition to live video coverage, world-feed audio commentary in English will be available globally via the ICC mobile app.

Radio coverage in the United Kingdom and Ireland will be provided by the BBC, while listeners in Australia can tune in to ABC and SEN.

For Indian audiences, All India Radio will provide live audio commentary and in Sri Lanka, live ball-by-ball commentary for all matches will be available on Derana FM.

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[GoUgandaCranes]

An Ind vs Pak final is something that can happen.

That would help the broadcasters to recoup their losses in terms of hype.

 

[Kianig89]

Could be the last cricket World Cup with so much live coverage, next time get your radio ready

 

[Devadwal]

An Ind vs Pak final is something that can happen.

That would help the broadcasters to recoup their losses in terms of hype.

Will Pakistan play the final against India ? Kis muh se khelenge?

 

[gazza619]

An Ind vs Pak final is something that can happen.

That would help the broadcasters to recoup their losses in terms of hype.

While I appreciate the excitement and anticipation that comes with such high-profile matches, I must say that I am not particularly eager to watch this one. The reason being, I believe that sports should embody sportsmanship, respect, and fair play. Unfortunately, in past encounters, there have been instances of unsportsmanlike behaviour from India that have left a sour taste.

 

[GoUgandaCranes]

While I appreciate the excitement and anticipation that comes with such high-profile matches, I must say that I am not particularly eager to watch this one. The reason being, I believe that sports should embody sportsmanship, respect, and fair play. Unfortunately, in past encounters, there have been instances of unsportsmanlike behaviour from India that have left a sour taste.

You are not wrong.

A semi or a final between these two nations is not just a good look for the sport at the moment. It will also be one of the most political games ever in the entire sporting history of the planet, matching if not surpassing the USSR vs USA hockey game. I can already envision it becoming trending news even in locations where no one & their dog knows about the sport of cricket.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This is the broadcast image that could be seen on 15th Feb

 

[BouncerGuy]

ICC announce star-studded commentary team and exciting broadcast innovations for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

ICC TV is set to deliver another world-class immersive viewing experience for cricket fans around the globe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Alongside live coverage of every match, ICC TV will provide a comprehensive world feed service to licensees, ensuring consistent, high-quality coverage across all markets.

Viewers will have access to every match of the tournament through an extensive broadcast offering that includes a pre-match show, innings interval programme, post-match wrap-up and daily highlights shows capturing the full story of the competition, right from the opening fixture through to the final.

The tournament will be delivered by six dedicated production crews operating across the eight venues in India and Sri Lanka, supported by eight broadcast kits deploying up to 45 cameras to capture the action with depth, precision and editorial flexibility. ICC TV will collaborate closely with production services partner JioStar and equipment services partner NEP to bring the event to life.

In total, approximately 720 broadcast professionals will be involved in delivering the event, spanning production, technical operations, editorial, graphics, data and broadcast management roles. The broadcast workforce reflects the international nature of the tournament, bringing together expertise from more than 20 nationalities.

The Voices of the Game

An illustrious commentary panel featuring some of the game’s most celebrated voices will deliver expert insight and analysis, ensuring fans experience every moment of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in all its colour and intensity.

Renowned broadcasters Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith and Ian Bishop will headline the dynamic commentary team for this year’s tournament. They will be joined by Aaron Finch, who lifted the trophy in 2021, alongside other former ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners, including Dinesh Karthik, Kumar Sangakkara, Samuel Badree, Robin Uthappa and Carlos Brathwaite.

Adding further gravitas are former ICC global event winners who know the thrill of lifting a World Cup – Eoin Morgan, Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden and Ramiz Raja. Other iconic voices from the game joining the panel include Dale Steyn, Michael Atherton, Waqar Younis, Simon Doull, Shaun Pollock and Katey Martin.

The commentary lineup in India and Sri Lanka is further strengthened by leading global broadcasters Harsha Bhogle, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Natalie Germanos, Danny Morrison, Alan Wilkins, Ian Ward, Mark Howard, Nick Knight, Athar Ali Khan, Kass Naidoo, Bazid Khan, Raunak Kapoor and Niall O’Brien.

Preston Mommsen and Andrew Leonard will provide invaluable additional insight from the Associate Members, while Russel Arnold and Roshan Abeysinghe will bring Sri Lanka’s unique flavour to the coverage.

Making their ICC TV commentary debut are 2014 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winner Angelo Mathews and 2025 ICC World Test Championship-winning captain Temba Bavuma.

What the commentators said:

Aaron Finch

“I’ve been lucky enough to feel what this tournament is like as a player, and now seeing it from the commentary box gives me a whole new appreciation. The pace, the pressure, the split seconds that can change everything - this is T20 cricket at its absolute best.”

Carlos Brathwaite

“This tournament has a way of creating moments that live forever, and 10 years on from Ian Bishop’s iconic commentary of our win in Kolkata, it’s an honour to take up my seat in the comms box this time around. To be able to tell the stories of other players and nations to fans all over the world is something I’m truly excited about.”

Dinesh Karthik

“To welcome the world to India and Sri Lanka through the ICC’s global broadcast is incredibly special, and this tournament will be a party. The energy, the colour, and the passion on display at every ground will make it essential live viewing, wherever you’re watching.”

Angelo Mathews

“Cricket is woven into the very fabric of both India and Sri Lanka, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup - full of skill, flair, and opportunity - captures everything we Sri Lankans love about the game. I cannot wait to share our nation’s cricketing spirit with fans from all over the world.”

Katey Martin

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has a unique energy; it pulls you in from the very first ball and is able to connect deeply with audiences on every continent as a result. Being part of it in two amazing countries, and to share cricketing history as it unfolds, will be incredible.”

Temba Bavuma

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup always brings out the best of people and performances. Whether you’re in the middle, in the stands or watching from your sofa, the intensity of this tournament is unmistakable and will be felt all over the world.”

Innovative Storytelling

To further enhance how the game is explained to fans, ICC TV has commissioned two new broadcast innovations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, developed in partnership with Quidich Innovation Labs and WTVision. Designed to simplify the complexity of cricket and bring greater clarity to analysis, these tools combine advanced virtualisation, data and storytelling to deepen viewer understanding of the game.

Pitchview reimagines how the playing surface is presented on broadcast by transforming the pitch into an immersive, data-rich virtual model. By visually mapping surface characteristics and linking defined pitch zones directly to performance metrics, Pitchview enables commentators to clearly explain how pitch behaviour influences tactics, scoring patterns and match outcomes.

Skillview focuses on moments of execution and decision-making, enhancing live analysis through precision-anchored virtual graphics that lock seamlessly to the field of play. Commentary-driven and instantly responsive, Skillview turns technique, athleticism and tactical intent into intuitive visual stories, helping fans better understand the skills that define elite T20 cricket.

The broadcast will feature other visual enhancements also designed to elevate analysis and enrich the viewing experience. Hawk-Eye will deliver off-bat tracking alongside full Decision Review System (DRS) services, including ball tracking and edge detection. WTVision will manage the on-air graphics, enhanced by detailed cricket data analytics from CricViz, ensuring data-led storytelling is seamlessly integrated throughout the coverage. Quidich Innovation Labs will also operate Field 360°, a virtual field model that brings clarity to fielding positions, tactical setups and in-game adjustments.

Beyond live match coverage, ICC TV will deliver a rich slate of non-live content distributed to broadcast partners worldwide. This will include daily player profiles, team features, match previews, venue spotlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, giving fans an immersive, up-close view of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup throughout the tournament.

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[Major]

Cant believe Tariq Saeed has been added to the commentary panel of this World T20. I think no Hindi or Urdu commentator is as good as Tariq Saeed when it comes to Urdu commentary. A breath of fresh air, and doesnt try to say too many cliches. Talks relevant and gives insight on players.

The best thing about him is unlike Rameez and Wasim, he does research on the players aswell.