The Sky Sports App will provide free access to all 12 group matches featuring England, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as the semi-finals and final of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. All group games of the three home nations will be available for streaming without a subscription, and their first matches, along with the final, will be broadcast free-to-air on Sky Mix. The opening match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 will be aired on Sky One, Sky Sports' YouTube channel, and Sky Sports' linear channels. This move aims to attract the largest possible audience for the tournament, concluding with the final at Lord's on July 5.
The Sky Sports App can be downloaded on phones and tablets via the provided links. As the exclusive home of the tournament, Sky Sports and NOW will broadcast every match live, offering unmissable coverage and analysis by Nasser Hussain, Natasha Farrant, and Hannah Wilkes. The Women's T20 World Cup marks the beginning of a standout summer of women's cricket on Sky Sports, including a historic first women's Test match at Lord's between England and India, and The Hundred's return later in the month. Jonathan Licht, Sky's chief sports officer UK & Ireland, stated, 'We believe this summer can be a defining moment for women's cricket.
By making many ICC Women's T20 World Cup matches available to everyone, we can reach new audiences, build fandom, and inspire the next generation.' Sanjog Gupta, CEO of the International Cricket Council, added, 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is 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 UK, and aligns with our strategy to widen access for fans across screens and stadia.' 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.' The Sky Sports App is available for download now, and the latest version supports iOS 14 and above, and Android 8 and above.