Sky Sports has announced that every one of the twelve group‑stage matches featuring England, Scotland and Ireland, together with the semi‑finals and the championship final of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, will be accessible at no cost through the Sky Sports mobile application. Fans will be able to stream the home‑nation group fixtures without needing a subscription, and the opening games for each side, plus the tournament climax, will also be aired free‑to‑air on Sky Mix. In addition, the tournament’s very first encounter – England versus Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June – will 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 audience reach, ensuring that the biggest possible crowd can support the competition, which will culminate with the final at Lord’s on Sunday 5 July.
To take advantage of the free streams, simply download the latest version of the Sky Sports App to your smartphone or tablet using the links provided below. The app is compatible with iOS 14 and newer, as well as Android 8 and newer.
New Zealand enter the tournament as the defending champions. England, who hosted the inaugural edition in 2009, are eager to claim their first title since that historic event. Their recent World Cup performances have been modest – they exited at the group stage in both 2010 and 2024 – making this campaign a crucial opportunity to rewrite that narrative. As the exclusive broadcaster, Sky Sports and its streaming arm NOW will deliver live coverage of every match, from the opening ball at Edgbaston to the decisive showdown at Lord’s.
Expert commentary and analysis will be provided by former England captain Nasser Hussain, former England women’s cricketer Natasha Farrant, and seasoned presenter Hannah Wilkes. Key benefits of using the Sky Sports App include: - No contract required – you can stream cricket without a long‑term commitment. - Access to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast for deeper insights.
- Direct connection to Sky Sports on WhatsApp for updates and support. - Optimised video playback when using the Chrome browser. The Women’s T20 World Cup will kick off a memorable summer of women’s cricket on Sky Sports.
Highlights will include a historic first women’s Test match at Lord’s between England and India, scheduled to begin on 10 July, as well as the return of The Hundred later in the month. Jonathan Licht, Sky’s Chief Sports Officer for the UK & Ireland, explained the strategic importance of the free‑to‑watch model: "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, echoed the sentiment: "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 added: "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 can be downloaded now from the App Store or Google Play.
By installing the app, users also accept Sky’s Privacy Notice (available at https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-privacy-and-cookies-notice) and the Terms & Conditions governing app use. All match times are listed in UK and Ireland local time. Matches highlighted in bold on the schedule are available without a subscription via the Sky Sports App.
Schedule Highlights: - Fri 12 June: England vs Sri Lanka – Edgbaston – 18:30 - Sat 13 June: Scotland vs Ireland – Old Trafford – 10:30 - Sat 13 June: Australia vs South Africa – Old Trafford – 14:30 - Sat 13 June: West Indies vs New Zealand – Hampshire Bowl – 18:30 - Sun 14 June: Bangladesh vs Netherlands – Edgbaston – 10:30 - Sun 14 June: India vs Pakistan – Edgbaston – 14:30 - Tue 16 June: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – Hampshire Bowl – 14:30 - Tue 16 June: England vs Ireland – Hampshire Bowl – 18:30 - Wed 17 June: Australia vs Bangladesh – Headingley – 10:30 - Wed 17 June: India vs Netherlands – Headingley – 14:30 - Wed 17 June: South Africa vs Pakistan – Edgbaston – 18:30 - Thu 18 June: West Indies vs Scotland – Headingley – 18:30 - Fri 19 June: New Zealand vs Ireland – Hampshire Bowl – 18:30 - Sat 20 June: Australia vs Netherlands – Hampshire Bowl – 10:30 - Sat 20 June: Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Hampshire Bowl – 14:30 - Sat 20 June: England vs Scotland – Headingley – 18:30 - Sun 21 June: West Indies vs Sri Lanka – Bristol County Ground – 10:30 - Sun 21 June: South Africa vs India – Old Trafford – 14:30 - Tue 23 June: New Zealand vs Scotland – Bristol County Ground – 10:30 - Tue 23 June: Sri Lanka vs Ireland – Bristol County Ground – 14:30 - Tue 23 June: Australia vs Pakistan – Headingley – 18:30 - Wed 24 June: England vs West Indies – Lord’s – 18:30 - Thu 25 June: India vs Bangladesh – Old Trafford – 14:30 - Thu 25 June: South Africa vs Netherlands – Bristol County Ground – 18:30 - Fri 26 June: Sri Lanka vs Scotland – Old Trafford – 18:30 - Sat 27 June: Pakistan vs Netherlands – Bristol County Ground – 10:30 - Sat 27 June: West Indies vs Ireland – Bristol County Ground – 14:30 - Sat 27 June: England vs New Zealand – The Oval – 18:30 - Sun 28 June: South Africa vs Bangladesh – Lord’s – 10:30 - Sun 28 June: Australia vs India – Lord’s – 14:30 - Tue 30 June: Semi‑Final 1 – The Oval – 14:30 (teams TBC) - Thu 2 July: Semi‑Final 2 – The Oval – 18:30 (teams TBC) - Sun 5 July: Final – Lord’s – 14:30 (teams TBC) By streaming through the Sky Sports App, viewers can enjoy every match of the Women’s T20 World Cup in England from 12 June through 5 July without the need for a traditional pay‑TV subscription. Whether you are a die‑hard cricket aficionado or a casual fan discovering the sport for the first time, the free, high‑quality coverage offers an unrivalled opportunity to follow the drama, skill and excitement of women’s international cricket as it unfolds on some of the world’s most iconic grounds.