The T20 World Cup 2026 is well in sight now, and the teams have braced themselves for the warm-up fixtures. Here is a comprehensive guide on - Where To Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches.
The tournament is expected to attract eyeballs from all over the globe, and will be telecasted in multiple time zones.
When are the T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches?
The warm-up matches for the coveted tournament have begun today (February 2, and will be played till February 6 across multiple venues in the two host countries.
- Event: T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches
- Dates: February 2, 2026 - February 6, 2026.
- Venues: BCCI Centre of Excellence, DY Patil Stadium, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, SSC Cricket Ground, R. Premadasa Stadium, and Colombo Cricket Club Ground.
- Local start time: 1:00 PM IST, 3:00 PM IST, 5:00 PM IST & 7:00 PM IST.
T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches Start Time By Time Zone
The start times of all the matches will differ from region to region, and here is a comprehensive table to illustrate the same.
| IST | North America | Europe | Pakistan | Australia | New Zealand | Middle East | Africa |
| 1:00 PM | ET: 2:30 CT: 1:30 PT: 23:30 | UK: 7:30 CET: 8:30 | 12:30 | 18:30 | 20:30 | 23:30 | 9:30 |
| 3:00 PM | ET: 4:30 CT: 3:30 PT: 1:30 | UK: 9:30 CET: 10:30 | 14:30 | 20:30 | 22:30 | 13:30 | 11:30 |
| 5:00 PM | ET: 6:30 CT: 5:30 PT: 3:30 | UK: 11:30 CET: 12:30 | 16:30 | 22:30 | 00:30 | 15:30 | 13:30 |
| 7:00 PM | ET: 8:30 CT: 7:30 PT: 5:30 | UK: 13:30 CET: 14:30 | 18:30 | 00:30 | 2:30 | 17:30 | 15:30 |
How To Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches Live?
Here's how fans can watch T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches live across different regions.
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in India?
- India v South Africa will be available live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar.
- Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India 'A', Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, and Namibia v India 'A' will be streamed on Jio Hotstar.
- Highlights will be available across ICC digital channels, including ICC.tv
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in Pakistan?
- All live action will be available live on Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, and ARY Zapp.
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in Europe?
- India v South Africa, Afghanistan v Scotland, and Pakistan v Ireland, will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports.
- Other matches will be available on ICC.tv
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in Australia?
- All matches will be available on ICC.tv.
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in the Middle-East?
- USA v India, Nepal v UAE, Pakistan v Ireland, India v South Africa, New Zealand v USA, and Namibia v India 'A' will be shown live on E&.
- Remaining games will be on ICC.tv
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka - Afghanistan v Scotland, UAE v India 'A', Canada v Italy, Nepal v UAE, Afghanistan v West Indies, Pakistan v Ireland, Nepal v Canada, New Zealand v USA, Italy v UAE, and Namibia v India 'A' will be streamed on ThePapare and Dialog Play.
- Bangladesh - Matches will be streamed on TSM via Rabbithole.
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in North America?
- All matches will be available on Willow.
How to Watch T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches in New Zealand?
- India v South Africa and New Zealand v USA, will be available on Sky TV NZ.
- Other matches will be available on ICC.tv
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World Cup 2026 Warm-up Match Schedule
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Start Time |
| February 2 | Afghanistan vs Scotland | CoE 1, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM IST |
| February 2 | India A vs U.S.A. | Navi Mumbai | 5:00 PM IST |
| February 2 | Italy vs Canada | Chennai | 7:00 PM IST |
| February 3 | Sri Lanka A vs Oman | Colombo (CCC) | 1:00 PM IST |
| February 3 | Netherlands vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM IST |
| February 3 | Nepal vs UAE | Chennai | 5:00 PM IST |
| February 4 | Namibia vs Scotland | CoE 2, Bengaluru | 1:00 PM IST |
| February 4 | Afghanistan vs West Indies | CoE 1, Bengaluru | 3:00 PM IST |
| February 4 | Ireland vs Pakistan | Colombo (SSC) | 5:00 PM IST |
| February 4 | India vs South Africa | Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST |
| February 5 | Oman vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (CCC) | 1:00 PM IST |
| February 5 | Canada vs Nepal | Chennai | 3:00 PM IST |
| February 5 | Australia vs Netherlands | Colombo (RPS) | 5:00 PM IST |
| February 5 | New Zealand vs U.S.A. | Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST |
| February 6 | Italy vs UAE | Chennai | 3:00 PM IST |
| February 6 | India A vs Namibia | CoE 1, Bengaluru | 5:00 PM IST |
FAQs Section
What time do the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches start?
The T20 World Cup warm-up matches start at four specified timings as per the Indian Standard Time (IST). 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm are the scheduled timings.
Where can I watch T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches live in India?
India v South Africa will be available live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar. Moreover, many matches will be streamed on Jio Hotstar.
When do the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches start?
The T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures begin from February 2, and will be played till February 6.
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