Live ICC Womens T20 World Cup TV & Broadcast Schedule

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is the premier international championship in women's Twenty20 cricket, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 2026 tournament marks the tenth edition in history, hosted across historic venues in England and Wales. Running from mid-June to early July, the tournament brings together the world's most elite cricketers competing in the short, fast-paced T20 format, culminating in a spectacular, star-studded final to crown the world champions.

Top teams

International cricket glory is fiercely contested, with Group 1 serving as a battleground for powerhouse Australia, a formidable India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands. The defending champions, New Zealand, headline Group 2 alongside hosts England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Ireland, and Scotland. Perennial favorites Australia look to extend their legacy, while a star-studded Indian side and a resurgent England pose the biggest threats to the Kiwis' crown.

Format

The 2026 tournament features an expanded field of 12 qualified nations divided into two groups of six. Each group plays an intense round-robin schedule during the opening weeks of the campaign. The top two teams from each group qualify for the single-elimination Semi-finals. The winners of those matches progress to the winner-take-all final, with no second chances in the knockout stage.

Viewership

The Women's T20 World Cup draws spectacular global ratings, pulling in hundreds of millions of viewers across cricket-loving hubs in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. With expanded television coverage and free-to-air initiatives in the UK, the tournament represents a major showcase for the growth of women's sports worldwide.

Streaming options in the UK

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports holds exclusive rights, broadcasting every match live via Sky Sports Cricket and streaming on NOW. In a special initiative to increase accessibility, Sky is airing the opening match (England vs. Sri Lanka) and the final free-to-air on Sky Mix, while all 12 matches involving the home nations (England, Scotland, and Ireland) can be streamed for free on the Sky Sports App.

Streaming options in the US

For cricket fans in the United States, Willow TV holds the exclusive broadcast rights. Viewers can watch all matches live and on-demand via the Willow DTC app, or through television platforms carrying the channel, such as Sling TV or TrillerTV.

Streaming options in Canada

Canadian viewers can follow every match of the World Cup live through Willow TV. The dedicated cricket channel delivers high-definition live feeds and complete event replays on both digital and traditional cable networks across Canada.

International streaming options

Globally, the tournament is widely accessible. In Australia, the matches are streamed live and on-demand exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. In India, matches are broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, while other regions can access coverage via local rights holders or watch.icc.tv.

Current season

The 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup officially kicks off on June 12, 2026, and concludes with the grand final on July 5, 2026, hosted across England and Wales. The tournament features 12 teams competing in two groups, starting with England vs. Sri Lanka on June 12, with live coverage anchored globally by Sky Sports, Willow TV, and Amazon Prime Video.