Match Highlights: A detailed look at the key moments, performances, and results related to Match Highlights: Which channel will broadcast T20 World Cup 2026? JioStar blow for ICC ahead of mega-event – Key Moments..
A new edition of the T20 World Cup is around the corner as defending champions India and subcontinent giants Sri Lanka are all set to co-host the tournament, which will run from February 7-March 8, 2026.
Reigning champions India are set to begin their campaign against minnows USA at the T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai on February 7, 2026.
India have been placed in Group A along with USA, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Namibia. The all-important India vs. Pakistan clash is set to take place in Colombo on February 15.
Add The Sporting News as a preferred news source
The final is once again likely to take place in Ahmedabad. However, if Pakistan reaches the title clash, Colombo may play host.
As the T20 World Cup fast approaches, we take a look at the broadcaster for the competition in India.
Will Star Sports Network and JioStar broadcast the T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
As per the existing contract, JioStar has the right to broadcast matches in ICC competitions in India after it entered into a three-year broadcast deal with the International Cricket Council for the period between 2024 to 2027. The deal was worth $3 billion.
However, according to a report from Economic Times (via Deccan Herald), JioStar might consider pulling out of the deal after incurring massive losses.
The broadcaster’s audited account reportedly revealed that its loss substantially increased from INRÂ 12,319 crore to INR 25,760 crore in just one financial year.
The losses were reportedly incurred during the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is forcing JioStar to pull out of the deal prematurely.
MORE:Â India vs. Pakistan at T20 World Cup 2026: When and where will the two rivals clash next
Who could be the new broadcaster for 2026 T20 World Cup?
With JioStar reportedly informing ICC about their decision to pull out of the deal, ICC have already restarted the sale of the media rights for the 2026-29 cycle and are demanding $2.4 billion.
Sony Pictures Networks India, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are among the contenders, who could bid for the rights, although no formal offers have been put forward.
MORE:Â India schedule at T20 World Cup 2026: Full list of India fixturesÂ
India schedule at the T20 World Cup 2026
| Date | Time (IST) | City | Opponent |
| Feb. 7, 2026 | 7:00Â p.m. | Mumbai | USA |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | New Delhi | Namibia |
| Feb. 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Colombo | Pakistan |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Ahmedabad | Netherlands |