As the countdown to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 begins, one question is popping up everywhere — how to watch the matches without paying for a streaming subscription? With millions waiting for India’s games, especially the high-voltage clash against Pakistan, not everyone has access to Jio Hotstar. The good news: you can still watch Team India’s matches live on TV for free.
Here’s a simple breakdown of where and how you can catch all the action without spending a rupee.
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Tournament kicks off on February 7
The T20 World Cup 2026 will start on February 7, with India and Sri Lanka jointly hosting the tournament. Team India has been grouped with USA, Namibia, Pakistan and the Netherlands.
India will open their campaign against USA, while the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo at the R Premadasa Stadium.
While reports suggest uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation due to government clearance, the ICC has not received any official communication yet. As things stand, the match remains on schedule.
Either way, fans are already gearing up.
Can you watch T20 World Cup for free on TV? Yes
If you don’t have Jio Hotstar or any paid OTT subscription, you don’t really need to worry.
India’s matches will be available for free live telecast on DD Sports.
Doordarshan has confirmed that all games involving the Indian cricket team will be shown live on its sports channel. That means viewers with a normal TV connection or DD Free Dish can watch the matches without paying anything extra.
Where exactly to watch
DD Sports (Free-to-air)
All India matches will be broadcast live. Perfect for households using DD Free Dish.
DD Free Dish users
Simply tune into DD Sports to watch every India game live.
Jio Hotstar (Mobile streaming)
For smartphone users, live streaming will be available with multi-language feeds including Hindi and English.
All India Radio (AIR)
Prefer radio commentary? AIR will provide live ball-by-ball updates for listeners across the country.
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Important thing to remember
DD Sports will only show matches involving India. Other international games may not be available on free TV.
So if you’re mainly interested in India’s campaign, you’re fully covered without spending money.
Why this matters for fans
Big-ticket matches like India vs Pakistan usually draw record viewership. Many fans in smaller towns and rural areas rely on free TV platforms. The DD Sports broadcast ensures everyone — not just OTT subscribers — can enjoy the tournament.
In short, cricket remains accessible to all.
Quick recap
• Free live telecast: DD Sports
• Available on: DD Free Dish and Doordarshan
• Mobile streaming: Jio Hotstar
• Radio coverage: All India Radio
• Free access only for India matches
With the World Cup fever building up, all you need now is your remote, some snacks, and a free evening.
