The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, and the highly anticipated match between India and the USA on February 7th has cricket fans scrambling for viewing options. The good news is that there are several ways to catch the action, potentially even for free.
Match Details
The match between India and the USA is scheduled for today, February 7th, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
Official Broadcasters
For viewers in India, the Star Sports Network will telecast the T20 World Cup 2026. Digital streaming will be available on the JioHotstar platform. JioStar will broadcast the tournament in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, with regional feeds also available on JioHotstar. Coverage in Marathi and Indian Sign Language will be available for all Team India matches, the semi-finals, and the final on JioHotstar.
In the USA and Canada, Willow TV holds the broadcasting rights. You can stream the match on Willow Sports' website (willow.tv), app, and DTC services. Willow TV is also available as a subscription through Amazon Prime, FloSports, Triller, and YouTube Primetime Channels.
Free Streaming Options
- ICC.tv: In select countries, every T20 World Cup 2026 match is available for free on ICC.tv. However, this option might not be available in major cricketing nations like England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, or India without a VPN.
- Willow TV and YouTube: Willow Sports has partnered with YouTube to stream all of Team USA's group stage matches for free on the platform in the USA.
Using a VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be a useful tool to access free streams, especially if you are located in a region where ICC.tv is geo-blocked. By connecting to a VPN server in a country where the stream is available, you can bypass these restrictions.
- How to use a VPN:
- Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN.
- Download the VPN app to your device.
- Open the app and connect to a server in the appropriate country.
- Visit ICC.tv and start streaming.
Tournament Format
The T20 World Cup 2026 features 20 teams divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super 8 stage, where they will be further divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each Super 8 group will then compete in the semi-finals, with the winners facing off in the final. A total of 55 matches will be played across five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka.
With defending champions India taking on the USA, fans have various options to witness the excitement of the T20 World Cup 2026, including potential free streaming opportunities.