Where to Watch All 16 Warm-Up Fixtures Worldwide
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches (February 2-6, 2026) will be broadcast across multiple platforms worldwide. Here’s your complete region-by-region guide to watching all the action before the tournament begins on February 7.
India – Star Sports and JioHotstar
Live Coverage
Full Live Broadcast:
- India vs South Africa – Available live on Star Sports and JioHotstar
Select Matches on JioHotstar:
- Afghanistan vs Scotland
- UAE vs India A
- Canada vs Italy
- Nepal vs UAE
- Afghanistan vs West Indies
- Pakistan vs Ireland
- Nepal vs Canada
- New Zealand vs USA
- Italy vs UAE
- Namibia vs India A
Highlights
ICC Digital Channels: All match highlights available across ICC digital channels, including ICC.tv
Platform Details:
- Star Sports: Main broadcaster for India matches
- JioHotstar: Live streaming platform
- ICC.tv: Highlights and select live matches
Pakistan – Multiple Streaming Options
Complete Live Coverage
All Matches Available Live on:
- Myco
- Tamasha
- Tapmad
- ARY Zapp
Coverage Details
What’s Available:
- All 16 warm-up matches
- Pakistan vs Ireland (featured match)
- Afghanistan vs Scotland
- All India, New Zealand, South Africa fixtures
- Complete tournament warm-up coverage
Platform Access: All four platforms provide comprehensive coverage of every warm-up match, giving Pakistani fans multiple viewing options.
Sri Lanka – ThePapare and Dialog Play
Select Live Matches
Featured Matches on ThePapare and Dialog Play:
- Afghanistan vs Scotland
- UAE vs India A
- Canada vs Italy
- Nepal vs UAE
- Afghanistan vs West Indies
- Pakistan vs Ireland
- Nepal vs Canada
- New Zealand vs USA
- Italy vs UAE
- Namibia vs India A
Platform Details
ThePapare:
- Leading cricket broadcaster in Sri Lanka
- HD streaming available
- Mobile app access
Dialog Play:
- Dialog telecommunications streaming service
- Available for Dialog subscribers
- Multi-device support
Afghanistan – AF Sports
Afghanistan Matches Featured
Live Broadcasts on AF Sports:
- Afghanistan vs Scotland (February 2)
- Afghanistan vs West Indies (February 4)
Coverage Focus
What to Expect:
- Full coverage of Afghanistan’s warm-up matches
- Expert Dari and Pashto commentary
- Pre-match and post-match analysis
- Exclusive Afghanistan team content
Bangladesh – TSM via Rabbithole
Streaming Platform
All Matches Available:
- Live streaming on TSM platform
- Access via Rabbithole service
- All 16 warm-up fixtures covered
Access Details
Platform Information:
- TSM: Bangladesh’s sports streaming service
- Rabbithole: Streaming technology provider
- Mobile and web access available
North America – Willow
Complete Coverage
All Matches Live on Willow:
- All 16 warm-up fixtures
- India vs South Africa
- Afghanistan vs Scotland
- New Zealand vs USA (featured)
- Pakistan vs Ireland
- Every warm-up match available
Platform Details
Willow:
- Leading cricket broadcaster in North America
- Available in USA and Canada
- Cable, satellite, and streaming options
- WillowTV.com for online streaming
- Mobile app available
Middle East and North Africa – E& and ICC.tv
Select Matches on E&
Featured Live Matches:
- USA vs India A
- Nepal vs UAE
- Pakistan vs Ireland
- India vs South Africa
- New Zealand vs USA
- Namibia vs India A
All Other Matches
ICC.tv Coverage: All remaining warm-up matches available free on ICC.tv
Platform Details
E& (Etisalat and):
- Major telecommunications provider
- Sports package includes cricket
- Available across MENA region
ICC.tv:
- Free streaming platform
- Global access
- HD quality available
United Kingdom – Sky Sports and ICC.tv
Sky Sports Live Broadcasts
Featured Matches:
- India vs South Africa (Premium fixture)
- Afghanistan vs Scotland
- Pakistan vs Ireland
ICC.tv Coverage
Remaining Matches: All other warm-up fixtures available free on ICC.tv
Platform Details
Sky Sports:
- Leading sports broadcaster in UK
- Sky Sports Cricket channel
- Sky Go app for subscribers
- NOW TV day pass option
ICC.tv:
- Free alternative for non-Sky matches
- No subscription required
- Desktop and mobile access
Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport and ICC.tv
SuperSport Coverage
Live Broadcasts: All warm-up matches except Afghanistan vs Scotland
ICC.tv
Special Match: Afghanistan vs Scotland available on ICC.tv
Platform Details
SuperSport:
- Africa’s leading sports broadcaster
- Available on DStv
- Multiple channels including cricket
- SuperSport app for streaming
Coverage Territory: All Sub-Saharan African countries
New Zealand – Sky TV NZ and ICC.tv
Sky TV NZ Coverage
Select Matches:
- India vs South Africa
- New Zealand vs USA (Featured fixture)
ICC.tv
Other Matches: All remaining warm-up fixtures available on ICC.tv
Platform Details
Sky TV NZ:
- New Zealand’s premier sports broadcaster
- Sky Sport channels
- Sky Go streaming app
Australia – ICC.tv Only
Free Streaming
All Matches on ICC.tv:
- All 16 warm-up fixtures
- Free access for Australian viewers
- No subscription required
- HD streaming available
Platform Details
Why ICC.tv Only: No local broadcaster acquired warm-up rights in Australia. All matches available free on ICC.tv as compensation.
Global Coverage – ICC.tv
Regions with ICC.tv Access
All Matches Free on ICC.tv:
- Mainland Europe (all countries)
- Caribbean Islands
- South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong)
- Pacific Islands
- South America (all countries)
Platform Features
What ICC.tv Offers:
- Free live streaming
- No subscription required
- HD quality streams
- Mobile and desktop access
- Multi-language commentary
- Live scores and statistics
- Full match replays
- Highlights packages
Complete Match Schedule with Broadcast Details
February 2, 2026
Afghanistan vs Scotland
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), AF Sports (Afghanistan), Sky Sports (UK), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, ICC.tv (Global)
India A vs USA
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Broadcast: E& (MENA), JioHotstar (India), All Pakistan platforms, ICC.tv (Global)
Italy vs Canada
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, ICC.tv (Global)
February 3, 2026
UAE vs India A
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), E& (MENA), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, ICC.tv (Global)
Nepal vs UAE
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), E& (MENA), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, ICC.tv (Global)
Scotland vs Namibia
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
February 4, 2026
Afghanistan vs West Indies
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), AF Sports (Afghanistan), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
Pakistan vs Ireland
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), Sky Sports (UK), E& (MENA), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
India vs South Africa
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Broadcast: Star Sports & JioHotstar (India), Sky Sports (UK), E& (MENA), Sky TV NZ (New Zealand), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
February 5, 2026
Nepal vs Canada
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
New Zealand vs USA
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: To be confirmed
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), Sky TV NZ (New Zealand), E& (MENA), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
February 6, 2026
Italy vs UAE
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
Namibia vs India A
- Time: 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: JioHotstar (India), E& (MENA), ThePapare/Dialog (Sri Lanka), All Pakistan platforms, SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv (Global)
How to Access ICC.tv
Free Registration
Steps to Watch:
- Visit ICC.tv website or download ICC app
- Create free account (email required)
- Browse warm-up matches schedule
- Click on live match stream
- Enjoy free HD streaming
Platform Availability
Devices Supported:
- Desktop computers (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Mobile phones (iOS, Android)
- Tablets (iPad, Android tablets)
- Smart TVs (selected models)
- Streaming devices (Chromecast, etc.)
Features
What You Get:
- Live match streaming in HD
- Multiple camera angles (selected matches)
- Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary
- Interactive scorecards
- Player statistics
- Post-match highlights
- Full match replays
Regional Summary Table
| Region | Primary Broadcaster | All Matches? | ICC.tv Access? |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports/JioHotstar | Select | Yes (Highlights) |
| Pakistan | Myco/Tamasha/Tapmad/ARY | Yes | Yes |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare/Dialog Play | Select | Yes |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports | Afghanistan only | Yes |
| Bangladesh | TSM via Rabbithole | Yes | Yes |
| North America | Willow | Yes | Yes |
| MENA | E& | Select | Yes (Others) |
| UK | Sky Sports | Select | Yes (Others) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | Most | Yes (AFG v SCO) |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ | Select | Yes (Others) |
| Australia | ICC.tv | Yes | Yes (Free) |
| Europe | ICC.tv | Yes | Yes (Free) |
| Caribbean | ICC.tv | Yes | Yes (Free) |
| SE Asia | ICC.tv | Yes | Yes (Free) |
| South America | ICC.tv | Yes | Yes (Free) |
| Pacific Islands | ICC.tv | Yes | Yes (Free) |
Key Takeaways
For Cricket Fans
Most Coverage:
- Pakistan fans: Best served with all matches on 4 platforms
- North America: Complete coverage on Willow
- Bangladesh: Full coverage on TSM
Premium Matches:
- India vs South Africa: Widest broadcast coverage
- Pakistan vs Ireland: Featured across most regions
- New Zealand vs USA: Multiple broadcasters
Free Options:
- ICC.tv: Available globally for most matches
- Australia, Europe, South America: All matches free
Match Accessibility
Easiest to Watch Globally:
- India vs South Africa
- Pakistan vs Ireland
- New Zealand vs USA
- Afghanistan vs Scotland
ICC.tv Dependent:
- Most warm-up matches for European fans
- All matches for Australian viewers
- Select matches for UK viewers
- Backup option for all regions
Conclusion
The T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches offer extensive global coverage through various broadcasters and the free ICC.tv platform. Whether you’re watching India’s defending champions prepare, following Afghanistan’s semi-final hopefuls, or tracking Pakistan’s campaign, there are multiple ways to catch all the action.
Key Dates:
- Warm-Up Matches: February 2-6, 2026
- Tournament Begins: February 7, 2026
Best Options:
- Subscription required: Star Sports, Sky Sports, Willow, SuperSport
- Free streaming: ICC.tv (for select regions)
- Pakistan fans: Four free platforms available
