Sky Sports to show some Women’s T20 World Cup for free

All 12 group matches involving England, Scotland and Ireland will be shown on specific services.

Additionally, the semi-finals and final won’t have a paywall for those interested in watching.

The tournament, which is being hosted in England and Wales, will begin on Friday, June 12.

New Zealand won the last T20 World Cup back in 2024 and will be looking to retain their title, while England will be looking for their first success since 2009.

How to watch 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup games for free

All of England, Scotland and Ireland’s group games will be available to watch without subscription via the Sky Sports App.

Meanwhile, all of England’s group matches, plus Scotland vs Ireland, will be shown free-to-air on Sky Mix, which will also broadcast the final.

Alongside that, the tournament opener between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday, June 12, will be broadcast on Sky One and via Sky Sports’ YouTube channel as well as Sky Sports’ linear channels.

Those who are subscribed to Sky Sports and NOW will be able to watch every game live.

Jonathan Licht, Sky’s chief sports officer UK & Ireland, said: “We believe this summer can be a defining moment for women’s cricket.

“By making many of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup matches available to everyone, we can reach new audiences, build fandom and inspire the next generation.

“At Sky Sports, we’re not just broadcasting women’s sport, we’re a partner in its growth, working with the ICC and ECB to make these moments as impactful as possible.”

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Beth Barrett-Wild, tournament director, said: “The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring world-class players, incredible performances, and unmissable moments to brilliant venues across England and Wales, and we couldn’t be happier that even more people will be able to experience the spectacle live via this extensive Sky Sports coverage plan.

“With many of the biggest matches, including the opener at Edgbaston on 12 June and the Final at Lord’s on 5 July, available to everybody, the stage is set for an incredible World Cup, where battles will be fought, names will be made and new fans will fall in love with women’s cricket forever.”

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