Sky Sports has announced that every one of the twelve group‑stage fixtures featuring England, Scotland and Ireland, along with the semi‑finals and the championship match of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, will be available at no cost through the Sky Sports mobile application. Fans across the United Kingdom and Ireland will be able to stream the home‑nation group games without needing a paid subscription. In addition, the opening matches for each of the three nations, as well as the tournament final, will be broadcast free‑to‑air on Sky Mix, ensuring maximum exposure for the event.

The tournament’s inaugural clash – England versus Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June – will enjoy a particularly wide reach. It will be shown on Sky One, streamed on Sky Sports’ official YouTube channel, and carried on the network’s linear television channels, giving viewers a multitude of ways to tune in.

These distribution choices are designed to attract the largest possible audience for a competition that culminates with the final at Lord’s on Sunday, 5 July. To take advantage of the free streaming, supporters should download the most recent version of the Sky Sports App to their smartphones or tablets using the links provided below.

New Zealand enter the tournament as the defending champions, while England are eager to claim the title for the first time since they hosted the inaugural edition in 2009. England’s recent World Cup history has been modest – they exited at the group stage in both 2010 and 2024 – making this a pivotal moment for the side.

As the exclusive broadcaster, Sky Sports together with NOW will deliver live coverage of every match, from the first delivery at Edgbaston to the decisive showdown at Lord’s. The commentary team will feature former England captain Nasser Hussain, former England women’s cricketer Natasha Farrant, and seasoned presenter Hannah Wilkes, who will provide insightful analysis throughout the tournament. Viewers can enjoy cricket streaming without being tied to a contract. The Sky Sports app can be downloaded directly to iOS (version 14 or later) and Android (version 8 or later) devices.

Once installed, the app offers a seamless viewing experience, especially when accessed via the Chrome browser, which provides an optimized video player. The Women’s T20 World Cup is part of a broader summer of women’s cricket on Sky Sports. The schedule also includes a historic first women’s Test match at Lord’s – England versus India – beginning on 10 July, and the return of The Hundred later in the month. Jonathan Licht, Sky’s Chief Sports Officer for the UK & Ireland, explained the strategy: “We see this summer as a potential turning point for women’s cricket.

By offering a large portion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup matches for free, we aim to reach new fans, nurture existing ones, and inspire the next generation. Sky Sports isn’t just a broadcaster; we are a partner in the sport’s growth, collaborating with the ICC and ECB to maximise the impact of these moments.” Sanjog Gupta, CEO of the International Cricket Council, echoed the sentiment: “The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a marquee event in global sport and a key opportunity to attract new followers to women’s cricket.

Sky Sports’ decision to broaden access aligns perfectly with our goal of making the game available to fans across all platforms and venues. By making the sport accessible on any screen, we deepen engagement, cultivate future supporters, and ensure women’s cricket secures its rightful place in both national and international sporting conversations.” Tournament director Beth Barrett‑Wild added: “The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will showcase elite talent, unforgettable performances, and moments that will be etched in cricket history.

Our partnership with Sky Sports means that more people than ever can experience the excitement live. With marquee fixtures such as the Edgbaston opener on 12 June and the Lord’s final on 5 July available to everyone, the stage is set for a spectacular World Cup – a competition that will forge new stars, spark lifelong passions, and expand the fanbase for women’s cricket forever.” The Sky Sports App is now ready for download on both iOS and Android platforms.

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Games highlighted in bold within the schedule are free to watch via the Sky Sports App without a subscription. **Match Schedule** - **Friday 12 June** – England vs Sri Lanka, Edgbaston, 18:30 - **Saturday 13 June** – Scotland vs Ireland, Old Trafford, 10:30 - **Saturday 13 June** – Australia vs South Africa, Old Trafford, 14:30 - **Saturday 13 June** – West Indies vs New Zealand, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 - **Sunday 14 June** – Bangladesh vs Netherlands, Edgbaston, 10:30 - **Sunday 14 June** – India vs Pakistan, Edgbaston, 14:30 - **Tuesday 16 June** – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Hampshire Bowl, 14:30 - **Tuesday 16 June** – England vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 - **Wednesday 17 June** – Australia vs Bangladesh, Headingley, 10:30 - **Wednesday 17 June** – India vs Netherlands, Headingley, 14:30 - **Wednesday 17 June** – South Africa vs Pakistan, Edgbaston, 18:30 - **Thursday 18 June** – West Indies vs Scotland, Headingley, 18:30 - **Friday 19 June** – New Zealand vs Ireland, Hampshire Bowl, 18:30 - **Saturday 20 June** – Australia vs Netherlands, Hampshire Bowl, 10:30 - **Saturday 20 June** – Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Hampshire Bowl, 14:30 - **Saturday 20 June** – England vs Scotland, Headingley, 18:30 - **Sunday 21 June** – West Indies vs Sri Lanka, Bristol County Ground, 10:30 - **Sunday 21 June** – South Africa vs India, Old Trafford, 14:30 - **Tuesday 23 June** – New Zealand vs Scotland, Bristol County Ground, 10:30 - **Tuesday 23 June** – Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Bristol County Ground, 14:30 - **Tuesday 23 June** – Australia vs Pakistan, Headingley, 18:30 - **Wednesday 24 June** – England vs West Indies, Lord’s, 18:30 - **Thursday 25 June** – India vs Bangladesh, Old Trafford, 14:30 - **Thursday 25 June** – South Africa vs Netherlands, Bristol County Ground, 18:30 - **Friday 26 June** – Sri Lanka vs Scotland, Old Trafford, 18:30 - **Saturday 27 June** – Pakistan vs Netherlands, Bristol County Ground, 10:30 - **Saturday 27 June** – West Indies vs Ireland, Bristol County Ground, 14:30 - **Saturday 27 June** – England vs New Zealand, The Oval, 18:30 - **Sunday 28 June** – South Africa vs Bangladesh, Lord’s, 10:30 - **Sunday 28 June** – Australia vs India, Lord’s, 14:30 - **Tuesday 30 June** – Semi‑Final 1 (teams TBC), The Oval, 14:30 - **Thursday 2 July** – Semi‑Final 2 (teams TBC), The Oval, 18:30 - **Sunday 5 July** – Final (teams TBC), Lord’s, 14:30 Fans can watch every match of the Women’s T20 World Cup in England from 12 June through 5 July live on Sky Sports, either by subscribing to Sky Sports or by streaming without a contract via NOW.