India begins its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the United States at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, February 7. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). For fans in the United States, the start time is 8:30 AM Eastern Time (ET).
Where to Watch in India
In India, the T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. JioHotstar will offer coverage in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, with additional regional feeds in Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Haryanvi. Coverage in Marathi and Indian Sign Language will also be available for all India matches, the semi-finals, and the final on JioHotstar.
Where to Watch in the USA and Canada
In the US and Canada, Willow TV is the primary broadcaster for the T20 World Cup. Willow TV will also stream the matches live on their website (willow.tv), app, and DTC services. Additionally, Willow has partnered with YouTube to stream all of the USA's group games for free on their YouTube channel.
Other Global Options
- UK and Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket and NOW.
- Australia: Prime Video.
- New Zealand: SKY Sport.
- Italy: Sky Italia (select matches).
- South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport.
- UAE and MENA Region: CricLife Max via StarzPlay.
- Caribbean: ESPN.
Free Streaming Option
In select countries, every match of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be available for free on ICC.tv. However, this option may not be available in England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, or India without a VPN.
The India vs USA match marks the beginning of India's T20 World Cup campaign. All eyes will be on Ishan Kishan, who is expected to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma. The USA team includes several players with roots in India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, adding an intriguing layer to the contest.