Women's T20 World Cup 2026: How to watch live in India, TV channels, streaming, and more

NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on June 12, with the biggest edition of the tournament bringing together 12 teams for the first time. Hosted across England and Wales, the month-long competition will run until July 5 and feature 33 matches across seven venues, including Lord’s, The Oval, Old Trafford and Headingley.Defending champions New Zealand will return to defend the title they won in 2024, while powerhouses Australia, England, India, South Africa and West Indies will all be among the favourites. The tournament also marks a historic moment for the Netherlands, who will make their Women’s T20 World Cup debut after qualifying earlier this year.India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, enter the tournament with high expectations after their ODI World Cup success and will be grouped alongside Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Group A.With interest growing rapidly in women’s cricket, fans in India have been eager to know where they can watch all the action live. Here's everything you need to know.When does the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 start?The tournament begins on June 12, 2026, and concludes with the final at Lord’s on July 5, 2026.Where is the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 being played?The tournament will be hosted in England and Wales across seven venues:Where to watch the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on TV in India?Fans can watch all matches live on the Star Sports Network.Where to watch the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming in India?Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar via mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs.How many teams are playing in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?A record 12 teams will compete in the tournament.What is India’s schedule?What is the tournament format?The 12 teams are divided into two groups of six. Each team plays the others in its group once. The top two teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals, with the winners advancing to the final.GroupsGroup A: India, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, NetherlandsGroup B: England, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland