Catch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for Free on the Sky Sports App
This summer, Sky Sports is bringing you extensive coverage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with all 12 group matches featuring England, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as the semi-finals and final, available to stream for free via the Sky Sports App. The app will provide access to all group games of the three home nations without a subscription, and the opening matches of these teams, along with the final, will also be broadcast free-to-air on Sky Mix. The tournament's opening match between England and Sri Lanka on June 12 will be shown on Sky One and the Sky Sports YouTube channel, in addition to Sky Sports' linear channels. This move aims to draw in the largest possible audience for the tournament, which concludes on July 5 with the final at Lord's. The Sky Sports App can be downloaded on your mobile or tablet device. New Zealand is the defending champion, while England seeks to claim the title for the first time since hosting the inaugural tournament in 2009. As the exclusive broadcaster of the tournament, Sky Sports and NOW will provide live coverage of every match, from the first ball to the final, with expert analysis from Nasser Hussain, Natasha Farrant, and Hannah Wilkes. The Women's T20 World Cup marks the beginning of a remarkable summer of women's cricket on Sky Sports, including a historic women's Test match between England and India at Lord's, starting on July 10, and the return of The Hundred later in the month. Jonathan Licht, Sky's chief sports officer for the UK and Ireland, stated, 'We believe this summer can be a pivotal moment for women's cricket. By making many ICC Women's T20 World Cup matches available to everyone, we can attract new fans, build a larger following, and inspire the next generation.' Sanjog Gupta, CEO of the International Cricket Council, added, 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is a premier event in global sports and a significant opportunity to recruit fans for women's cricket. This move by Sky Sports aligns with our strategy to increase access for fans across various platforms and stadiums.' Beth Barrett-Wild, tournament director, said, 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 promises to deliver world-class players, incredible performances, and unforgettable moments at fantastic venues across England and Wales. We are thrilled that even more people will be able to experience the tournament live through Sky Sports' extensive coverage plan.' The Sky Sports App is available for download now, and the latest version can be accessed via the provided links. Sky's Privacy Notice explains how Sky uses your information, and the Terms & Conditions should be read carefully before using the app. All matches will be live on Sky Sports, with games in bold available without a subscription on the Sky Sports App.