The road to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially begun. Before the main tournament kicks off in India and Sri Lanka on February 7, the world's top teams are fine-tuning their squads in a series of high-stakes warm-up matches.
With 16 matches scheduled across four cities between February 2 and February 6, here is everything you need to know about where to watch the action live.
? Official Broadcasters & Streaming Platforms
The ICC has ensured wide coverage for the warm-up games, though availability varies by region. King Exchange Notably, ICC.tv will provide free live streaming in many territories where a local broadcaster hasn't secured exclusive rights.
India
TV: Star Sports Network (Exclusively for the India vs South Africa match on Feb 4).
Digital: JioHotstar will be the primary streaming destination for selected matches, including India vs South Africa and fixtures involving India 'A'.
Highlights: Available on ICC.tv and official ICC digital channels.
Sri Lanka
Digital: ThePapare and Dialog Play will stream selected fixtures.
Free-to-Air: TV Supreme (Check local listings for specific match coverage).
Pakistan
Digital: Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, and ARY Zapp will provide comprehensive live coverage of the warm-up games.
United Kingdom & Ireland
TV: Sky Sports Cricket will broadcast marquee matches like India vs South Africa and Pakistan vs Ireland.
Digital: All other matches are available via ICC.tv.
North America (USA & Canada)
TV/Digital: Willow TV is the go-to platform for all 16 warm-up fixtures.
Australia & Rest of the World
Digital: Fans in Australia, Continental Europe, South East Asia, and South America can stream all matches live for free on ICC.tv.
? Warm-Up Schedule & Venues (IST)
Matches are being held across iconic venues including the DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), and the BCCI Centre of Excellence (Bengaluru) in India, along with multiple grounds in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 2 | Afghanistan vs Scotland | Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
Feb 2 | USA vs India 'A' | Navi Mumbai | 5:00 PM |
Feb 2 | Canada vs Italy | Chennai | 7:00 PM |
Feb 3 | Oman vs Sri Lanka 'A' | Colombo | 1:00 PM |
Feb 3 | Netherlands vs Zimbabwe | Colombo | 3:00 PM |
Feb 3 | Nepal vs UAE | Chennai | 5:00 PM |
Feb 4 | Scotland vs Namibia | Bengaluru | 1:00 PM |
Feb 4 | Afghanistan vs West Indies | Bengaluru | 3:00 PM |
Feb 4 | Pakistan vs Ireland | Colombo | 5:00 PM |
Feb 4 | India vs South Africa | Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
Feb 5 | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo | 11:00 AM |
Feb 5 | Nepal vs Canada | Chennai | 1:00 PM |
Feb 5 | Australia vs Netherlands | Colombo | 5:00 PM |
Feb 5 | New Zealand vs USA | Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
Feb 6 | Italy vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM |
Feb 6 | India 'A' vs Namibia | Bengaluru | 5:00 PM |
?? Want to Attend in Person?
While most warm-up games are played behind closed doors to allow teams privacy for experimentation, two high-profile games at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai are open to the public:
USA vs India 'A' (Feb 2)
India vs South Africa (Feb 4)
Tickets for these matches can be purchased via BookMyShow or at the stadium box office.
? Get in the Mood
Don't forget to check out the official event song, 'Feel The Thrill', composed by Anirudh Ravichander, now available on all major streaming platforms to get you hyped for the 2026 T20 World Cup!
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