ICC T20 World Cup Live Streaming Online (Free Cricket Viewing Guide for 2024)
The International Cricket Council is back on June 1 with the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, and cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for the action. This T20 World Cup live streaming online free guide explains where to watch the T20 and how to stream it if you face geoblocks.
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Last Updated: 2024-07-04T10:08:36+00:00
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Key Takeaways: Where to Watch the T20 Cricket World Cup
- Subscribe to a VPN service and download the VPN’s app.
- Connect to a server location in a country where your chosen streaming service is available. Choose India for Disney+ Hotstar (where the T20 is free on the mobile app) or a British server for NOW.
- Open the streaming service, log in and start streaming the T20.
What to Know About the Men’s T20 World Cup:
- Date & Time: This year’s Men’s T20 World Cup starts on June 1, 2024, in the U.S. at 19:30 local time at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
- Streaming services: The streaming services hosting the 2024 T20 World Cup include Sling TV (via Willow TV in the U.S.), Disney+ Hotstar (free on mobile devices in India), NOW (U.K.) and Amazon Prime Video (Australia.)
- Geoblocking: If you’re traveling during the ICC T20 World Cup, you can continue to access your favorite cricket-streaming platforms by changing your digital location with a VPN.
The Indian Premier League just wrapped up with a nail-biting finale, and now it’s time to turn our attention to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which is set to start on June 1, 2024. If you’ve opted to cut the cord and turn to online streaming options, you’ll need this T20 World Cup live streaming online free guide to know where to go.
In addition to picking the best streaming service for you, geoblocks are another issue to take into account. By this, we mean that each streaming service hosting the T20 is restricted to a specific location. For example, Disney+ Hotstar is restricted to India only. If you’re abroad, this means you can’t access your favorite cricket streaming platform — unless you use a VPN.
A reliable VPN like ExpressVPN lets you change your digital location on your mobile device, PC or streaming device and watch content securely from anywhere. Without further ado, let’s get into the streaming services and how a VPN can help you.
Where to Watch the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup
Because there are various streaming services hosting the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, we’ve put everything together in this handy table. Scroll down to learn which ones are free.
If you’d like to learn more about streaming Willow TV on Sling TV, check out our dedicated guide. The guide also includes a workaround for those without a U.S. payment method.
| Streaming Service: | Country |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | |
| Sling TV (via Willow HD) | 🇺🇸 U.S. |
| (via Sky Sports) | 🇬🇧 U.K. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia |
Where to Watch the T20 World Cup Final Live Stream
Luckily, there’s nothing to suggest that there will be any streaming platform changes for the T20 World Cup final livestream. You can just continue using your preferred T20 streaming platform (see the table above) to catch the final on June 29, 2024. The final will be held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Where to Live Stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for Free
In India, Star Sports is the official broadcaster for the T20. However, there’s great news for cable cutters: Disney+ Hotstar, an Indian streaming service, has decided to open its doors to anyone who wants to partake. Those in India with a smartphone can download the Disney+ Hotstar app to stream the T20 free of charge.
There are a few caveats, though. First of all, this option is only available to those in India. If you’re not currently in India, you can connect to an Indian server on a VPN on your smartphone to stream the T20.
Secondly, you can only download the Disney+ Hotstar app if your App Store (iOS) or Google Play store (Android) location is set to India. You can change your store region, but bear in mind that there may be a limit on the number of times you can do this. For example, the Google Play country change information states that you can only change your Google Play region once per year.
For this reason, it’s easiest to use an extra Apple ID or Google Play account with no subscriptions or balance if you only want to change to the Indian app store temporarily. Let’s go into why that’s the case.
Apple ID & Google Play Store Regional Changes: Considerations
If you’ve loaded funds to your App Store or Google Play account or have paid subscriptions, changing your store region may affect your remaining balance and access to current subscriptions, and you may be asked to cancel some subscriptions. You can read the full details on the App store information and Google Play store information pages.
In addition, you’ll need to insert an Indian address and an Indian phone number to change your region. However, we noticed in the App Store that there is no SMS verification for the phone number at present. You also don’t have to add a payment method. You can simply select “none” if you don’t have or want to add an Indian payment method.
Other free options for streaming the T20 World Cup include getting a 30-day free trial with Amazon Prime Video (Australia) or a seven-day free trial with NOW (U.K.).
ICC T20 World Cup Live Streaming Guide
Those outside India can access Disney+ Hotstar by connecting to a virtual Indian server on a VPN and watch the the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup for free. Likewise, if you’re outside the U.S., U.K. or Australia, you can access your Sling TV, NOW or Amazon Prime Video account by connecting to a server in one of these countries.
- Subscribe to a VPN
Choose a VPN service and sign up for a plan. Most reputable VPNs, including ExpressVPN, have a 30-day grace period in the form of a money-back guarantee.
- Download the VPN
Download and install the VPN on your device. If you’re planning to use Disney+ Hotstar, make sure to download the VPN app on your smartphone via the App Store or Google Play store. Open the app and log in when the download is complete.
- Connect to an Indian server
Connect to a server in India. If you’re using a different streaming service instead of Disney+ Hotstar, connect to a server in a country where that streaming service is available.
- Change Your App Store or Google Play Store Location
You’ll need to be in the Indian App Store or Google Play store for the next step. Go to your account settings and change your location to India.
- Download Disney+ Hotstar
Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and download the Disney+ Hotstar app.
- Start Streaming
Open the Disney+ Hotstar app (or your streaming service of choice) and start streaming the T20 Cricket World Cup.
ExpressVPN — The Best VPN to Live Stream the T20 World Cup
ExpressVPN has replaced them with virtual servers.
In our experience, ExpressVPN consistently prevails over streaming service geoblocks. It offers secure, private streaming on any network, wherever you are in the world. Whichever T20 streaming platform you plan to use, whether that be Disney+ Hotstar, NOW, Amazon Prime Video or Sling TV, you’ll find the server you need with ExpressVPN — including in India.
ICC T20 World Cup Schedule
In the spirit of being thorough, here’s the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 schedule to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action. Note that we’ve listed the local start time for where each match takes place, so you will need to convert it to your time zone
- Group A: Pakistan, India, Canada, Ireland, U.S.
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
- Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Uganda
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands
When Does the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup Start?
The ICC T20 starts on June 1, 2024, at 19:30 local time (Texas). The first match is between the United States and Canada, and it will take place at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
Who Is Hosting the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup?
The 2024 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the U.S. and West Indies. All times shown in the schedule above are local. Check the location as times may vary depending on where the match takes place.
Final Thoughts
Now that the Indian Premier League has finished, the Men’s T20 World Cup is sure to be an exhilarating ride. We hope you can click away knowing how and where to stream it.
Which streaming platform will you use to watch the Men’s T20 World Cup? Will you use a VPN to bypass geoblocks? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.
FAQ: How to Watch ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Online
In the U.S., you can watch the T20 on Sling TV via Willow HD.
Disney+ Hotstar (India) is streaming the T20 for free on its mobile app. If you’re outside India, you can connect to an Indian VPN server.
Willow TV is the official broadcaster in the U.S.
You can watch the T20 World Cup on Sling TV with Willow HD (U.S.), NOW (U.K.) or Amazon Prime Video (Australia). In India, it will be available for free on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.