The opening matches for all the home nations of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, plus the final, will be made available for free in the U.K. via Sky Mix on Freeview.
The opener, England v Sri Lanka, is also set to stream on Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, in addition to its Sky One and Sky Sports linear coverage.
Plus, all 12 home nations group matches, the semi-finals, and the final will be available to watch without a subscription through the the Sky Sports app.
Jonathan Licht, Sky’s chief sports officer for the U.K. and Ireland, noted, “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.”
Sanjog Gupta, CEO of the International Cricket Council, added, “The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is positioned as a pinnacle event in global sport and a significant fan recruitment opportunity for women’s cricket. This is a significant step by Sky Sports, our partner in the U.K., and aligns with our strategy to widen access for fans across screens and stadia. The U.K. has a proud cricketing heritage, and moments like this, where the sport is accessible to everyone, on any screen, are how we garner attention and deepen affiliation, grow the next generation of fans, and ensure women’s cricket takes its rightful place in national and global sporting conversations.”
Beth Barrett-Wild, tournament director for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 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.”
