The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, being played from 7 February to 8 March in India and Sri Lanka, is now underway, and cricket fans across the country are tuning in to watch the biggest T20 action. The ICC has officially confirmed that JioStar is the exclusive broadcast and digital rights holder in India for the tournament.
JioStar, formed after the merger of Disney Star and Reliance-backed Viacom18, is delivering the World Cup across TV and OTT platforms, ensuring wide access in multiple languages.
TV Broadcast in India: Star Sports Network
All matches of the T20 World Cup 2026 are being televised live on the Star Sports network.
Viewers can watch matches on the following channels:
- Star Sports 1 (HD/SD)
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports Select 1 & Select 2
The TV broadcast is available in five core languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Kannada
For major fixtures such as India matches, semifinals and the final, expanded coverage is also available, including special studio shows and pre-match analysis.
Also see: T20 World Cup 2026 Commentators List
OTT & Live Streaming: JioHotstar
For digital viewers, the full tournament is streaming live on JioHotstar, JioStar’s official OTT platform.
Key streaming features include:
- All 55 matches live on the JioHotstar app and website
- Additional regional feeds in Bengali, Bhojpuri and Haryanvi (OTT-exclusive)
- Mobile-first vertical live feed in English and Hindi for smartphone users
- Warm-up matches also available for streaming
While selected clips and highlights may be accessible without charge, full live access requires an active subscription, similar to previous ICC events.
T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcast & Streaming Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Dates | 7 Feb – 8 Mar 2026 |
| Total Matches | 55 |
| India TV Broadcaster | Star Sports |
| India OTT Platform | JioHotstar |
| Languages (TV) | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada |
| OTT-Only Languages | Bengali, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi |
| Mobile Vertical Feed | Yes (English & Hindi) |
| Warm-up Matches | Live on JioHotstar |
Also see: RCB Announce New Sponsors for IPL 2026
Global Viewing Options
Outside India, coverage varies by region. In several countries, ICC is offering matches through local broadcast partners, while ICC.tv provides free or limited-access streaming in select territories. However, for Indian viewers, JioHotstar and Star Sports remain the primary platforms.
With JioStar holding the broadcast rights for the 2024–2027 ICC cycle, fans in India can enjoy seamless coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Star Sports for TV and JioHotstar for OTT streaming. From blockbuster clashes like India vs Pakistan to the knockout stages, every match is available live.
Cricket fans should keep the JioHotstar app ready or tune into Star Sports to catch all the action as the tournament heats up.
