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Fierce rivals India and Pakistan have been drawn into Group A, while Australia and England have each managed to swerve the other blockbuster Men's T20 World Cup pool, Group B, which features New Zealand, South Africa and Afghanistan. As well as the reigning champions and top-ranked T20 side in the world, India are co-hosting the tournament, which has caused numerous issues that are still playing out.
You can watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
The 2026 Men's T20 World Cup runs from Saturday, February 7 to Sunday, March 8.
• U.S. — Willow TV via Sling
• FREE STREAMS — ICC.tv (select countries)
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Co-host Sri Lanka will stage all of Pakistan's fixtures, including the February 15 showdown with India, but Bangladesh will pull out unless their fixtures are also moved to Colombo and/or Kandy. In January, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) controversially got Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman kicked out of the IPL, while India refused to travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup, playing all of their fixtures in Sri Lanka instead.
Several players, including England duo Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid, who both have Pakistani heritage, are yet to be granted visas at the time of writing.
The 2025/26 Ashes at moments felt like a Men's T20 World Cup warmup, which could stand No.2-ranked Australia in good stead. They've included injured duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their squad. No.3-ranked England, meanwhile, can only hope that their unofficial all-formats-are-white-ball-formats mantra serves as adequate preparation.
Here's how to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 online and on TV — starting with free streaming options.
Can I watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 free of charge?
Every Men's T20 World Cup match is free-to-air via ICC.tv. The full list of countries is available here.
All you have to do is register for an account.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch the T20 World Cup for free — we’ll show you how below.
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cricket on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Men's T20 World Cup coverage on ICC.tv, choose 'Spain' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ICC.tv, sign in, and watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live.
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., the Men's T20 World Cup is exclusive to Willow TV.
Willow TV is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more, or as its own standalone service.
Alternatively, cricket fans can access Willow TV via Sling TV:
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in the U.K.
In the U.K., the Men's T20 World Cup is being shown on Sky Sports.
Packages start from £22/month if you're an existing customer — or check out Sky TV deals and packages if you want to sign up. Alternatively, Now Sports offers Daily, Monthly and Annual passes. Prices start at £14.99 for 24-hour access.
Away from the U.K. right now? NordVPN will unblock your preferred Men's T20 World Cup stream.
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, every Men's T20 World Cup match is being shown on Prime Video.
A subscription costs AU$6.99/month or AU$59/year after a 30-day FREE trial.
If you're on holiday outside Australia, you can still follow your usual Men's T20 World Cup coverage by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in India
In India, the Men's T20 World Cup is available to watch on Star Sports on TV and JioHotstar digitally.
Subscriptions to JioHotstar cost around Rs. 299/month (around $3.50 USD), with the option to alternatively purchase an annual package for for Rs. 899 ($10.50 USD).
Not in India right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the T20 World Cup action on your account as if you were back home.
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in South Africa
In South Africa, the Men's T20 World Cup is on subscription service SuperSport.
You'll need a DStv access package to watch the action live on SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Traveling away from South Africa right now? Access your coverage by using NordVPN.
How to watch Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in New Zealand
The Men's T20 World Cup is on Sky Sport Now in New Zealand. A subscription costs $29.99/day, $54.99/month or $549.99/year.
If you're a subscriber but you're not in New Zealand right now, try using NordVPN to watch the cricket as if you were back at home.
Men's T20 World Cup groups 2026
Group A
India
Namibia
Netherlands
Pakistan
U.S.
Group B
Australia
Ireland
Oman
Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe
Group C
Bangladesh
England
Italy
Nepal
West Indies
Group D
Afghanistan
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
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