T20 World Cup 2026 matches global timings, how to watch live worldwide, format, teams, groups and prize money

T20 World Cup 2026 matches global timings, how to watch live worldwide, format, teams, groups and prize money details are here. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will start on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Twenty teams will compete in 55 matches across eight stadiums in both countries. Fans around the world can watch live on TV, streaming platforms, radio, and mobile apps. The tournament will feature group stages, Super 8s, semi-finals, and the final. Coverage includes multiple languages, alternate feeds, and digital innovations like 360-degree views.

T20 World Cup 2026 Matches Global Timings, How to Watch Live Worldwide, Format, Teams, Groups and Prize Money

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 starts on February 7 and will feature 20 teams competing in 55 matches across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka. Fans worldwide can follow matches live on TV, streaming platforms, and mobile apps. Match timings are set at 10:30 a.m. IST / 12:30 a.m. ET, 2:30 p.m. IST / 4:30 a.m. ET, and 6:30 p.m. IST / 8:30 a.m. ET. Teams are divided into four groups, with top teams advancing to Super 8s, semi-finals, and the final. Prize money will be awarded based on results, with match-win bonuses for participating teams.

T20 World Cup 2026 Matches Global Timings for All Regions

All match timings below are based on IST (Indian Standard Time) and their corresponding local times:

Daily Match Schedule:

• 1st Match: 10:30 a.m. IST / 12:30 a.m. ET
• 2nd Match: 2:30 p.m. IST / 4:30 a.m. ET
• 3rd Match: 6:30 p.m. IST / 8:30 a.m. ET

Regional Timings:

• United States / Canada: 12:30 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. ET
• United Kingdom / Ireland: 5:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. GMT
• Australia (AEDT): 8:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m., 4:30 a.m. next day
• New Zealand (NZDT): 10:30 p.m., 2:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m. next day
• Pakistan / UAE: 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. PKT / GST
• Sri Lanka / Maldives: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. SLST / MVT
• Bangladesh / Bhutan / Nepal: 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. BDT / BTT / NPT
• Caribbean Islands: 12:30 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. EST
• Latin America / Brazil: 11:30 p.m., 3:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. local time

These timings apply to all group stage, Super 8, semi-finals, and final matches. Scorecards, commentary, highlights, and stats will be available on ICC’s official website and app.

How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Live Worldwide?

How to watch T20 World Cup 2026 live worldwide details are here.

United States / Canada

TV: Willow TV
Digital: CricBuzz DTC (English/Hindi), Willow YouTube for Team USA matches
Special: Alternate commentary by Jomboy for USA v India / USA v Pakistan

United Kingdom / Ireland

TV: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event
Digital: NOW
Languages: Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final

Australia / New Zealand

Australia TV/Digital: Prime Video, Hindi commentary for India matches, semi-finals, final
New Zealand TV/Digital: SKY Sport, Hindi commentary for India matches, semi-finals, final

UAE / MENA

TV / Digital: CricLife Max via StarzPlay
Big-screen partners: VOX, Reel, Roxy, Cinepolis, Star, Mukta, Epix Cinema

Caribbean

TV: ESPN

Latin America / Brazil

TV / Streaming: Disney+ app, ESPN linear TV (select matches in Brazil with Portuguese commentary)

India

TV: Star Sports
Digital: JioHotstar (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, regional feeds in Bengali, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Marathi, Indian Sign Language)
Special Features: 360-degree view, Multi-cam, vertical mobile feed

Sri Lanka

TV: Dialog TV, TV Supreme, PEO TV
Digital: Dialog Play, ThePapare.com
Languages: Sinhala feed for all matches

Bangladesh

TV: Star Sports, T Sports, Nagorik TV
Digital: Rabbithole

Nepal / Bhutan / Maldives

TV: Star Sports
Digital: ICC.tv (selected matches in Nepali)

Pakistan

TV: PTV, Myco
Digital: Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad
Languages: Urdu commentary for Pakistan matches on PTV Home

Other countries / remaining territories

TV / Streaming: ICC.tv (live matches worldwide, multiple languages including Japanese, Bahasa)
Selected matches: ICC YouTube channel

Special Options

In-flight and at sea coverage available on Sport 24. Audio commentary available globally via ICC mobile app.

Audio commentary is available globally via ICC mobile app. Radio coverage is provided by BBC (UK), ABC and SEN (Australia), All India Radio (India), and Derana FM (Sri Lanka).

T20 World Cup 2026 Venues

• India: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai)
• Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club (Colombo), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy)

The final is scheduled for March 8, likely at Narendra Modi Stadium, with Colombo as backup.

T20 World Cup 2026 Teams, Groups and Format

• Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia
• Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
• Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
• Group D: New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE

Teams play four matches in round-robin stage. Top two advance to Super 8s. The best four then move to semi-finals and the final. Tied matches use Super Over rules until a winner is decided.

T20 World Cup 2026 Key Dates

• February 7: Tournament opener
• February 22: Super 8 stage begins
• March 4: Semi-final 1
• March 5: Semi-final 2
• March 8: Final

T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money

The prize fund for the previous T20 World Cup was $11.25 million. Winners received $2.45 million, runners-up $1.28 million. Teams earn match-win bonuses and payments based on their stage of elimination. The ICC has not announced 2026 prize money yet.

FAQs

Q1: Where can I watch T20 World Cup 2026 matches live worldwide?
Matches are available on TV, streaming platforms, and ICC.tv. Specific broadcasters include Willow TV, Star Sports, Sky Sports, Prime Video, ESPN, and others.

Q2: What is the T20 World Cup 2026 format and schedule?
20 teams play in four groups. Top two from each group advance to Super 8s, followed by semi-finals and the final. Tied matches use Super Over rules.