England v Sri Lanka T20Is 2026: How to Watch

England’s summer finishes under lights. Sri Lanka provide the opposition, the Utilita Bowl in Southampton provides the stage, and a new England captain in Harry Brook takes the first step in what feels like the next white-ball chapter.

Three T20Is first, then three ODIs. One last burst of white-ball cricket before the English season shuts its doors.

England enter this series with the numbers heavily on their side: 14 wins in 18 T20Is against Sri Lanka, including the last five in a row. They’ve just swept Pakistan 3-0 in Tests and brushed Sri Lanka aside 3-0 in T20Is earlier in the year. Confidence is not in short supply.

Brook leads in the absence of Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran, and there’s a fresh name in the squad. Aneurin Donald, a standout in the T20 Blast, has been rewarded with a maiden call-up and a shot at international cricket at the sharp end of the calendar.

Sri Lanka arrive in a very different place. Charith Asalanka captains the side after Kusal Mendis was sidelined with a hamstring injury, and the year has been unforgiving: 10 defeats in 15 completed T20Is in 2026. A back problem for Binura Fernando has forced more reshuffling, with Dilshan Madushanka and Tharindu Rathnayake drafted in before the tour.

The form book screams England. The format, and Sri Lanka’s capacity for chaos, keep the door open.

Before the first ball, though, comes the familiar scramble: where to watch, how to stream, which channel has the rights. Here’s how the series will be shown around the world.

How to watch in India

TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten channels)
Live streaming: SonyLIV

Sony Sports Network holds the rights in India, with all three T20Is live across the Sony Sports Ten bouquet. For those on the move, every ball is available via the SonyLIV app and website.

How to watch in the UK

TV: Sky Sports Cricket
Live streaming: Sky Go, NOW

Viewers in the UK can follow the series on Sky Sports Cricket, with digital coverage through the Sky Sports app and Sky Go. The BBC is also expected to carry selected highlights, offering free-to-air snapshots of the tour.

How to watch in Sri Lanka

TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten Cricket)
Live streaming: SonyLIV (via Dialog TV), SLT-Mobitel PEO TV

Fans in Sri Lanka can tune into Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten Cricket, while Dialog TV and SLT-Mobitel PEO TV will carry the SonyLIV feed for those preferring to stream.

How to watch in the USA and Canada

TV: Willow TV
Live streaming: Willow by Cricbuzz

In North America, Willow TV has the series. The matches will also be available on the Willow by Cricbuzz streaming platforms, keeping the expatriate fan base locked into England’s final home assignment.

How to watch in Pakistan

TV: Not announced yet
Live streaming: Tapmad

No television broadcaster has been confirmed for Pakistan at this stage, but fans can watch the series live via the Tapmad app, which holds the digital rights in the region.

How to watch in South Africa

TV: SuperSport
Live streaming: DStv Stream

South African viewers can follow the action on SuperSport, with DStv Stream providing the online option for those watching on phones, tablets or laptops.

How to watch in New Zealand

TV: Sky Sports New Zealand
Live streaming: Sky Sports Now

Sky Sports New Zealand will carry the series on TV, while Sky Sports Now offers streaming access for subscribers wanting to catch the games on the go.

How to watch in the UAE

TV: TBA
Live streaming: TBA

No official broadcaster has been confirmed yet for the UAE. Cricket in the region is often available via Cricbuzz on Starzplay, but there is no firm confirmation for this particular series.

Start times and schedule

The first two T20Is share an evening slot in England, with the third shifting to an afternoon start to ease travel between venues. It means prime-time viewing for local fans early on, then a slightly earlier first ball to close the series.

England, with a new captain and a familiar dominance over Sri Lanka, have a chance to put a stamp on the end of their home season. Sri Lanka, bruised but dangerous, have a chance to rip up the script.

Which story will this series tell?