The road to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has officially begun! Before the main tournament kicks off in India and Sri Lanka on February 7, the world’s best teams are fine-tuning their squads in a series of high-stakes warm-up matches.
With 16 matches scheduled between February 2 and February 6, here is your complete guide on where to watch the action live, no matter where you are in the world.
Where to Watch by Region
India
- TV: The high-profile India vs South Africa match (February 4) will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network.
- Digital: JioHotstar is the official streaming destination. They will stream select matches including India vs South Africa, Pakistan vs Ireland, and New Zealand vs USA.
- Highlights: Available on ICC.tv.
Sri Lanka
- TV & Digital: Select matches will be available on ThePapare and Dialog Play. King Exchange includes matches featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and the Associate nations.
Pakistan
- Digital: Fans in Pakistan can watch all warm-up matches live via Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, and ARY Zapp.
North America (USA & Canada)
- TV & Digital: Willow has the rights to all warm-up fixtures. Whether you are following the USA’s progress or the big-ticket international clashes, Willow is your go-to platform.
United Kingdom
- TV: Sky Sports will broadcast select marquee fixtures, including India vs South Africa and Pakistan vs Ireland.
- Digital: Matches not shown on Sky Sports will be available for free on ICC.tv.
Australia, Europe, and SE Asia
- Digital: For fans in Australia, Continental Europe, South East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, etc.), and South America, every single warm-up match will be available live and for free on ICC.tv.
Sub-Saharan Africa
- TV: SuperSport will broadcast all matches except for the Afghanistan vs Scotland fixture (which is on ICC.tv).
Key Warm-up Fixtures to Track
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | India vs South Africa | Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 4 | Pakistan vs Ireland | Colombo | 5:00 PM |
| Feb 5 | Australia vs Netherlands | Colombo | 5:00 PM |
| Feb 5 | New Zealand vs USA | Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM |
| Feb 6 | India A vs Namibia | Bengaluru | 5:00 PM |
Can I attend in person?
Most warm-up matches are played behind closed doors or at secondary venues, but two matches in India are open to the public at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai:
- USA vs India A (February 2)
- India vs South Africa (February 4)
Tickets for these specific games are available via BookMyShow.
Why these matches matter
Warm-up matches are more than just practice. In the 2026 edition, we are seeing teams like Italy make their debut, and Associate nations like Nepal and USA looking to prove they can topple the giants again. For the powerhouses like India and Australia, it’s the final chance to decide on their starting XI and get used to the subcontinental pitches.
