Sky Sports has announced that every one of the twelve group‑stage matches featuring England, Scotland and Ireland, along with the semi‑finals and the championship game of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, will be available at no cost through the Sky Sports mobile application. Fans will be able to stream all of the home nations’ pool matches without needing a subscription, simply by opening the app. In addition, the opening fixtures for each side and the tournament’s grand finale will be carried on Sky Mix as free‑to‑air television.
The competition’s very first game – England versus Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June – will also be shown on Sky One, on Sky Sports’ official YouTube channel, and across Sky Sports’ linear TV channels. These distribution choices are designed to maximise the size of the audience that can follow the event, which will culminate with the final at Lord’s on Sunday, 5 July.
To take advantage of the free streaming, users should download the most recent version of the Sky Sports App onto their smartphone or tablet using the links provided by Sky. New Zealand enter the tournament as the defending champions, while England are hoping to claim the title for the first time since they hosted and won the inaugural edition in 2009. England’s recent history in the competition includes group‑stage exits in both 2010 and 2024.
As the exclusive broadcast partner, Sky Sports and its streaming service NOW will deliver live coverage of every match, from the opening ball at Edgbaston through 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 Sky’s cricket presenter Hannah Wilkes, who will provide insight and analysis throughout the tournament.
The service is contract‑free – there is no need to sign up for a long‑term package. Simply download the Sky Sports app, sign in with a free account and start watching. For those who enjoy audio content, Sky also offers a dedicated Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, and the network can be followed on WhatsApp for updates and behind‑the‑scenes content. Viewers are advised to use the Chrome browser for the most accessible video player experience.
The Women’s T20 World Cup will kick off a standout summer of women’s cricket on Sky Sports. In addition to the tournament, a historic first women’s Test match between England and India is scheduled at Lord’s beginning on 10 July, and The Hundred will return later in the month, providing a packed calendar of high‑profile women’s cricket.
Jonathan Licht, Sky’s chief sports officer for the UK and Ireland, explained the significance of the free‑to‑watch approach: “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 UK, and aligns with our strategy to widen access for fans across screens and stadia. The UK 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.” Tournament director Beth Barrett‑Wild highlighted the inclusive broadcast plan: “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.” The Sky Sports App is currently available for download on iOS (version 14 and later) and Android (version 8 and later). Sky’s privacy notice, which details how personal data is handled, can be reviewed at https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-privacy-and-cookies-notice, and users are encouraged to read the Terms & Conditions before using the app.
All match times are listed in UK and Ireland local time. Games shown in bold in the schedule are the ones that can be accessed without a subscription via the Sky Sports App. **Match Schedule (selected highlights)** - Friday 12 June: England vs Sri Lanka – Edgbaston, 6:30 pm (free on Sky Mix & app) - Saturday 13 June: Scotland vs Ireland – Old Trafford, 10:30 am - Saturday 13 June: Australia vs South Africa – Old Trafford, 2:30 pm - Saturday 13 June: West Indies vs New Zealand – Hampshire Bowl, 6:30 pm - Sunday 14 June: Bangladesh vs Netherlands – Edgbaston, 10:30 am - Sunday 14 June: India vs Pakistan – Edgbaston, 2:30 pm - Tuesday 16 June: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – Hampshire Bowl, 2:30 pm - Tuesday 16 June: England vs Ireland – Hampshire Bowl, 6:30 pm - Wednesday 17 June: Australia vs Bangladesh – Headingley, 10:30 am - Wednesday 17 June: India vs Netherlands – Headingley, 2:30 pm - Wednesday 17 June: South Africa vs Pakistan – Edgbaston, 6:30 pm - Thursday 18 June: West Indies vs Scotland – Headingley, 6:30 pm - Friday 19 June: New Zealand vs Ireland – Hampshire Bowl, 6:30 pm - Saturday 20 June: Australia vs Netherlands – Hampshire Bowl, 10:30 am - Saturday 20 June: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Hampshire Bowl, 2:30 pm - Saturday 20 June: England vs Scotland – Headingley, 6:30 pm - Sunday 21 June: West Indies vs Sri Lanka – Bristol County Ground, 10:30 am - Sunday 21 June: South Africa vs India – Old Trafford, 2:30 pm - Tuesday 23 June: New Zealand vs Scotland – Bristol County Ground, 10:30 am - Tuesday 23 June: Sri Lanka vs Ireland – Bristol County Ground, 2:30 pm - Tuesday 23 June: Australia vs Pakistan – Headingley, 6:30 pm - Wednesday 24 June: England vs West Indies – Lord’s, 6:30 pm - Thursday 25 June: India vs Bangladesh – Old Trafford, 2:30 pm - Thursday 25 June: South Africa vs Netherlands – Bristol County Ground, 6:30 pm - Friday 26 June: Sri Lanka vs Scotland – Old Trafford, 6:30 pm - Saturday 27 June: Pakistan vs Netherlands – Bristol County Ground, 10:30 am - Saturday 27 June: West Indies vs Ireland – Bristol County Ground, 2:30 pm - Saturday 27 June: England vs New Zealand – The Oval, 6:30 pm - Sunday 28 June: South Africa vs Bangladesh – Lord’s, 10:30 am - Sunday 28 June: Australia vs India – Lord’s, 2:30 pm - Tuesday 30 June: Semi‑Final 1 – The Oval, 2:30 pm (teams TBC) - Thursday 2 July: Semi‑Final 2 – The Oval, 6:30 pm (teams TBC) - Sunday 5 July: Final – Lord’s, 2:30 pm (teams TBC) By offering free access to the majority of matches, Sky Sports aims to bring the excitement of women’s cricket to the widest possible audience, encouraging new fans to discover the sport and supporting the growth of the women’s game across the UK and beyond.