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The 24th edition of the T20 Blast and the second edition of the T20 Blast Women sees county sides battling for supremacy in the hugely entertaining shortened format of the game. Somerset are the side to beat in the men’s competition, while Surrey clinched the inaugural League One title last year and Middlesex topped League Two.
Follow our guide below for where to watch Vitality Blast T20 live streams 2026 from anywhere with a VPN.
► Dates: May 22 - July 18, 2026
• FREE — ECB live stream (UK)
• U.S. — Willow TV / Sling
• U.K. — Sky
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
The Vitality T20 Blast has been revamped for 2026 in a bid to see a greater focus on derby rivalries and a more balanced schedule to support the performance of the players. What this means for fans is that 80% of group-stage fixtures will take place on a Friday, Sunday or a Bank Holiday — making it far easier to watch games.
In the men’s competition, the playing format has changed from two groups of nine to three groups of six. These are split into north, central and south, with each county playing 12 group-stage matches, six at home and six away.
Running alongside the men’s, the women’s tournament has also received a refresh. League One (12 group-stage games) and League Two (eight group-stage games) now both feature nine teams thanks to the addition of Yorkshire, who will take part for the first time. There will also be a total of 61 double headers during the group stage, where the men’s and women’s matches will be played at the same venue and follow one another.
This year, the women’s finals day will also mirror the men’s format — with two semi-finals and a final — to be played on Friday, July 17 at the Kia Oval, with the men’s finals day taking place the following day at Edgbaston. Meanwhile, the League 2 finals day will be staged at Sophia Gardens on Sunday, July 12.
Here's a guide to how to watch T20 Blast 2026 live streams from anywhere, and potentially for FREE.
How to stream T20 Blast 2026 for free
23 group stage matches, and all of the knockout games will be televised. But you can watch all the non-televised Vitality Blast matches for free on the ECB live stream with each of the 18 counties also streaming their non-televised home matches through their own website or social media channels.
You can watch extended highlights of all Blast matches on the ECB website shortly after the conclusion of the match, as well as on a regular round-up show on Channel 5's streaming service.
Abroad? You may need a VPN when traveling outside your home country. We use NordVPN — it works brilliantly.
How to watch T20 Blast 2026 from abroad
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cricket via your usual streaming service?
You can still watch the Vitality Blast live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
How to watch T20 Blast live streams 2026 in the U.S.
Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is showing T20 Blast live streams in the U.S..
Willow TV is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more.
Not got cable? No worries, as Willow TV is also accessible via OTT provider Sling TV. There are options to pay just for Willow (from $10 a month), or add it to your existing Sling plan. You can check out your options and sign up on its website.
How to watch T20 Blast live streams 2026 in India
Fans in India can watch the T20 Blast on the Fancode streaming platform. Monthly subscriptions are Rs. 199, which is well under £2.
Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home cricket coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action safely.
How to watch T20 Blast 2026 in UK
The T20 Blast is being shown on Sky Sports and its dedicated Sky Sports Cricket channel in the U.K.
That means you'll also be able to watch via its Sky Go app on mobiles, laptops and games consoles, or through a Now Sports Membership for more flexible plans.
As mentioned above, Sky Sports will be broadcasting 23 group-stage matches across men's and women's competitions, as well as the men's quarter-finals and both men's and women's Finals Days.
If you're not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to one of these services, use NordVPN to watch the 2026 T20 Blast as if you were back at home.
How to watch T20 Blast live streams 2026 in Australia
Cricket fans in Australia can watch T20 Blast 2026 matches on Foxtel which is available via the Kayo Sports streaming service.
Kayo offers commitment-free plans starting from $30 per month, with a 7-day free trial for new users.
Again, you'll need to use a safe, reliable VPN to access Kayo Sports when traveling abroad.
T20 Vitality Blast Need to Know
What are the groups for the men's Vitality Blast competition?
Group A (North): Derbyshire Falcons, Durham, Lancashire Lightning, Leicestershire Foxes, Notts Outlaws, Yorkshire.
Group B (Central): Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Somerset, Warwickshire Bears, Worcestershire Rapids.
Group C (South): Essex, Kent Spitfires, Hampshire Hawks, Middlesex, Surrey, Sussex Sharks.
What are the groups for the Vitality Blast women's competition?
League One: Durham, Essex, Hampshire Hawks, Lancashire Thunder, Somerset, Surrey, The Blaze, Warwickshire Bears, Yorkshire.
League Two: Derbyshire Falcons, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire Foxes, Middlesex, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Sussex Sharks, Worcestershire Rapids.
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