T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up matches Schedule Announcement: Where to Watch Live – TV, Online, and Live Streaming Details for Viewers in and outside India

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The schedule and broadcast information for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches has been confirmed, with a total of 16 games taking place between 2 and 6 February before the tournament’s official start on 7 February.

Four cities across the two co-host nations, India and Sri Lanka, will host the warm-up matches.

In India, two grounds at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru will play host to fixtures, while the remaining warm-up matches in India will take place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Over in Colombo, the SSC Cricket Ground, R. Premadasa Stadium, and Colombo Cricket Club Ground will all play host in the Sri Lankan capital.

For fans wishing to attend USA v India ‘A’ (2 February) and India v South Africa (4 February) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, tickets are available to purchase online at Bookmyshow or in person at the venue’s box office.

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Full warm-up schedule (all times local)

2 February

• Afghanistan vs Scotland, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3pm
• USA vs India ‘A’, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 5pm
• Canada vs Italy, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 7pm

3 February

• Oman vs Sri Lanka ‘A’, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 1pm
• Netherlands vs Zimbabwe, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 3pm
• Nepal vs UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 5pm

4 February

• Scotland vs Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru – 1pm
• Afghanistan vs West Indies, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 3pm
• Pakistan vs Ireland, SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo – 5pm
• India vs South Africa, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7pm

5 February

• Zimbabwe vs Oman, Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo – 11am
• Nepal vs Canada, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 1pm
• Australia vs Netherlands, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 5pm
• New Zealand vs USA, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – 7pm

6 February

• Italy vs UAE, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai – 3pm
• India ‘A’ vs Namibia, BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru – 5pm

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How to watch?

Video highlights will be available for all matches across ICC Digital channels.

Additionally, the following matches will show live globally. In some regions, these will be available on the channels of the official ICC licensees (see details below). In all remaining territories, fans will be able to watch for free on ICC.tv.

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Live-streamed matches (all times local):

2 February

• Afghanistan vs Scotland – 3pm
• USA vs India ‘A’ – 5pm
• Canada vs Italy – 7pm

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3 February

• Nepal vs UAE – 5pm

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4 February

• Afghanistan vs West Indies – 3pm
• Pakistan vs Ireland – 5pm
• India vs South Africa – 7pm

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5 February

• Nepal vs Canada – 1pm
• New Zealand vs USA – 7pm

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6 February

• Italy vs UAE – 3pm
• India ‘A’ vs Namibia – 5pm

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Broadcast details

India

India v South Africa available on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar

Select matches live on Jio Hotstar: Afghanistan vs Scotland, UAE v 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 are available across ICC digital channels, including ICC.tv

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Sri Lanka

Select matches live on ThePapare and Dialog Play: Afghanistan vs Scotland, UAE v India ‘A’, Canada vs Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan vs West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal vs Canada, New Zealand vs USA, Italy v UAE, Namibia v India ‘A’

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Pakistan

Matches live on Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad and ARY Zapp

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Afghanistan

Select matches live on AF Sports: Afghanistan v Scotland, Afghanistan v West Indies

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Bangladesh

Matches live on TSM via Rabbithole

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North America

Matches live on Willow

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Middle East and North Africa

Select matches live on E&: USA v India, Nepal v UAE, Pakistan v Ireland, India v South Africa, New Zealand v USA, Namibia v India A

Other matches are available on ICC.tv

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UK

Select matches live on Sky Sports: India vs South Africa, Afghanistan vs Scotland, Pakistan v Ireland

Other matches available on ICC.tv

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Afghanistan vs Scotland available on ICC.tv

Other matches available on SuperSport

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New Zealand

Select matches available on Sky TV NZ: India v South Africa, New Zealand v USA

Other matches available on ICC.tv

Australia, Mainland Europe, Caribbean Islands, South East Asia (including Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong), Afghanistan, Pacific Islands and South America

Matches live on ICC.tv

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