How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Free streams, schedule

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: June 12 - July 5

ICC TV will provide live free streams in select countries

Abroad? Unblock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will feature a total of 12 teams divided into two groups. They’ll together play 33 matches in what will be the biggest edition of the tournament to date.

England will play host and will be keen on replicating their 2009 triumph on home soil. Not only do they have home advantage, but they also arrive in good form, having recently secured series victories over both India and defending champions New Zealand.

Sophie Molineux's Australia will once again arrive as favourites. Having won six of the last nine T20 World Cup editions, Australia will undoubtedly be the team to beat, alongside India, who are fresh off a 50-over World Cup victory last year and will be looking to replicate the men's team's T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year.

Elsewhere, the likes of South Africa and West Indies will be keen to make a deeper run into the tournament, potentially even upsetting the heavyweights. Defending champions New Zealand, who pulled off a remarkable upset two years ago, will also be hoping to fare better on English soil than their men's team have managed so far in the ongoing England vs New Zealand Test series.

Read on to find out how to watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 from wherever you are, including free options.

Can I stream ICC Women's T20 World Cup for free?

ICC TV are showing free streams of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in a host of countries across the world — check the full list here to see if you can watch for free.

Alternatively, you can stream every single match for free on Prime Video in Australia. All you will need is a basic Amazon account.

Outside any of these countries right now? No worries, you can still stream the action by using a VPN. More details below...

Use a VPN to watch any ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 stream

If you're keen to watch cricket but you're away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.

The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 75% discount, and three months for free.

Quick start: Using a VPN to watch Women's T20 World Cup 2026 from anywhere

Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.

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're visiting the U.K. and want to view an Australian streaming service, you'd select a location from Down Under (like Perth) from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Prime Video and watch the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup just like you would at home.

How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in the US

Cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the US.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

Outside the US right now? You can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.

How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK. Sky TV subscribers can tune in on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports memberships start at £14.99 for a day pass, or £34.99 monthly.

Better yet, a handful of matches will be available to watch for free in the UK. This includes all 12 group-stage matches involving the home nations, as well as both semi-finals and the final. You can stream these games without a subscription via the Sky Sports app or watch them on Sky Mix on TV.

The England vs Sri Lanka tournament opener will also be shown free of charge on Sky Sports' YouTube channel.

If you're on holiday outside the UK, you can use NordVPN to access Sky Sports' coverage.

How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in India

In India, the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup is being shown on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available via JioHotstar.

JioHotstar prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) per month, rising to Rs. 899 ($10.50 USD) per year.

If you're currently out of India but want to watch a Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in Australia

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is available for FREE via Amazon Prime Video. All you need is an Amazon account and you can watch all of the action.

Are you an Aussie abroad or from a country where ICC TV is available? Use a VPN to watch your free cricket stream when abroad.

How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in New Zealand

Kiwis can watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sky Sport and live stream it online via the Sky Sport Now service.

Prices start from $59.99/month or $549.99/year, and there's also a $29.99/day option.

Outside New Zealand right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred Women's T20 World Cup 2026 coverage.

How to watch ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 live streams in South Africa

SuperSport has the rights to show the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in most parts of the African continent.

You'll need a DStv access package to watch the action live on SuperSport. Prices start from R299/month.

Traveling outside South Africa right now? Access your World Cup 2026 live coverage by using NordVPN.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Q+A

Which teams are competing in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

Group A

Australia

India

South Africa

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Netherlands

Group B

England

New Zealand

West Indies

Sri Lanka

Ireland

Scotland

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures

Friday, June 12

England vs Sri Lanka — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Saturday, June 13

Scotland vs Ireland — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

Australia vs South Africa — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

West Indies vs New Zealand — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Sunday, June 14

Bangladesh vs Netherlands — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

India vs Pakistan — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

Tuesday, June 16

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

England vs Ireland — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Wednesday, June 17

Australia vs Bangladesh — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

India vs Netherlands — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

South Africa vs Pakistan — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Thursday, June 18

West Indies vs Scotland — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Friday, June 19

New Zealand vs Ireland — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Saturday, June 20

Australia vs Netherlands — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

Pakistan vs Bangladesh — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

England vs Scotland — 2:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm BST

Sunday, June 21

West Indies vs Sri Lanka — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

South Africa vs India — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

Tuesday, June 23

New Zealand vs Scotland — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

Sri Lanka vs Ireland — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

Australia vs Pakistan — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Wednesday, June 24

England vs West Indies — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Thursday, June 25

India vs Bangladesh — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

South Africa vs Netherlands — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Friday, June 26

Sri Lanka vs Scotland — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Saturday, June 27

Pakistan vs Netherlands — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

West Indies vs Ireland — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

England vs New Zealand — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Sunday, June 28

South Africa vs Bangladesh — 5:30 am ET / 10:30 am BST

Australia vs India — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

Tuesday, June 30

Semi-Final 1 — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

Thursday, July 2

Semi-Final 2 — 1:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm BST

Sunday, July 5

Final — 9:30 am ET / 2:30 pm BST

Which venues are being used for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?

Click here to read article