Sky Sports has announced that every one of the twelve group‑stage matches featuring England, Scotland and Ireland, together with the two semi‑finals and the championship decider 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’ group fixtures without needing a subscription, simply by opening the app.
In addition, the opening games of the tournament – as well as the final – will be carried on the free‑to‑air channel Sky Mix, ensuring that the widest possible audience can tune in. The tournament’s very first match, England versus Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June, will also be shown on Sky One, on Sky Sports’ official YouTube channel, and across the linear Sky Sports channels, giving viewers multiple ways to catch the action.
These broadcasting choices are designed to maximise exposure and allow the sport to reach the biggest crowds possible. The competition will culminate with the final at Lord’s on Sunday, 5 July. To take advantage of the free streams, download the latest version of the Sky Sports App to your smartphone or tablet using the links provided below.
New Zealand enter the tournament as defending champions, while England are aiming to lift the trophy for the first time since their 2009 triumph, which also saw them host the inaugural edition of the event. Historical performance: - 2010: Eliminated in the group stage - 2024: Eliminated in the group stage As the exclusive rights holder for the tournament in the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports and the streaming service NOW will broadcast every ball, from the opening over at Edgbaston to the final delivery at Lord’s.
The coverage will be anchored by a panel of seasoned analysts, including former England captain Nasser Hussain, former England women’s cricketer Natasha Farrant, and Sky’s own cricket presenter Hannah Wilkes. Viewers can enjoy cricket on the Sky Sports App without signing a long‑term contract, and the app also offers a dedicated Sky Sports Cricket podcast, a WhatsApp channel for updates, and a Chrome‑optimised video player for the smoothest viewing experience. The Women’s T20 World Cup marks the start of a landmark summer for women’s cricket on Sky Sports.
In addition to the T20 competition, a historic first women’s Test match between England and India will be played at Lord’s beginning on 10 July, and The Hundred will return later in the month. Jonathan Licht, Sky’s chief sports officer for the UK & Ireland, explained the significance: “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, chief executive 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 approach: “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 for iOS 14 and later, or Android 8 and later.
Users are reminded to review Sky’s Privacy Notice (https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-privacy-and-cookies-notice) and the app’s Terms & Conditions before streaming. Below is the full schedule of matches, with those highlighted in bold being free on the Sky Sports App: - 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 to be confirmed) - Thu 2 July: Semi‑Final 2 – The Oval – 18:30 (teams to be confirmed) - Sun 5 July: Final – Lord’s – 14:30 (teams to be confirmed) All matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports, with UK and Ireland times listed.
The bolded fixtures can be accessed without a paid subscription via the Sky Sports App, offering a contract‑free way to follow the entire tournament. In summary, cricket enthusiasts can watch every Women’s T20 World Cup match in England from 12 June to 5 July on Sky Sports, either through a traditional Sky Sports subscription or by streaming for free via the NOW platform and the Sky Sports App.