The road to the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has officially begun! Before the main tournament kicks off on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, all 20 competing nations are fine-tuning their squads through a series of 16 warm-up matches scheduled from February 2 to February 6, 2026 King Exchange.

Whether you’re looking to catch the defending champions India in action or follow the progress of emerging teams like Nepal and Italy, here is everything you need to know about where to watch the warm-up matches live.

📺 Global Broadcasters and Streaming Platforms

The ICC has ensured wide coverage for the warm-up games. While not every match will be televised in every region, the marquee clashes—including those featuring India, Pakistan, and Australia—are widely available.

🗓️ Warm-Up Schedule & Venues (Feb 2–6)

Matches are being held across iconic venues like the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), and the R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo).

Remaining Marquee Fixtures to Watch:

• February 4: Pakistan vs Ireland — Colombo (SSC) | 5:00 PM IST

• February 4: India vs South Africa — Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST

• February 5: Australia vs Netherlands — Colombo (RPS) | 5:00 PM IST

• February 5: New Zealand vs USA — Navi Mumbai | 7:00 PM IST

• February 6: India 'A' vs Namibia — Bengaluru (CoE) | 5:00 PM IST

🎟️ Can I attend in person?

Yes! If you are in Navi Mumbai, tickets for the India vs South Africa match (Feb 4) and New Zealand vs USA (Feb 5) at the DY Patil Stadium are available via BookMyShow. Tickets can also be purchased directly at the stadium box office.

💡 Quick Tips for Fans

1. Check ICC.tv: If a match isn't appearing on your local cable sports channel, it is likely being streamed for free (or via a small pass) on the official ICC.tv website.

2. Radio Coverage: In India, Mirchi is the exclusive FM partner providing live score updates and stadium atmosphere clips.

3. Follow Live Blogs: For matches that aren't televised, the ICC's official website and app provide ball-by-ball commentary and video highlights.