The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the biggest events in international cricket. The tournament runs from 7 February to 8 March 2026 and features 20 national teams competing across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India, strong contenders Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and exciting sides like Scotland (who replaced Bangladesh in the lineup) and Italy are all part of the action.
Fans around the world can watch every match live on TV channels and streaming apps such as Star Sports, JioHotstar, Willow TV, Sky Sports, Prime Video Australia, and ICC.tv depending on region.
To enjoy all the live matches of the T20 World Cup 2026 on your Smart TV, follow these simple steps below.
1) Download and Install JioHotstar on Your Phone, Sign In, and Take Subscription
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Open Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone) on your phone.
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Search for JioHotstar, then Download & Install the app.
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Open the app and choose Sign In. Enter your mobile number, and verify with the OTP sent to your phone.
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Tap Subscription or Plans in the app to see available packages.
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Choose a plan that includes Live Sports / Cricket / T20 World Cup, and complete payment.
Subscription Benefits:
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Live streaming of all T20 World Cup 2026 matches in HD.
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Ability to watch on mobile + Smart TV with the same account.
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Instant replays, highlights, and full match videos.
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Access to other movies, shows, and sports content included in your plan.
Link your TV with this subscription next so you can stream directly on the big screen.
2) Install JioHotstar on Your Smart TV
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Turn on your Smart TV.
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Go to your TV’s App Store — this could be Google Play Store on Android TV, Aptoide TV, or another built-in app store.
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In the search bar, type JioHotstar.
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Download and install the JioHotstar app on your TV.
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After installation, launch the app.
3) Activate JioHotstar on Smart TV Using Your Phone Number
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When you open JioHotstar on TV, it will prompt you to Sign In / Activate.
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Enter the same mobile number you used for the subscription on your phone.
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You will receive an OTP on your phone. Enter that OTP on the TV screen.
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Once verified, the TV app will link with your subscription — you’re ready!
✔ After activation, you can open JioHotstar anytime on your Smart TV and watch live T20 World Cup matches, highlights, powerplays, or full replays directly without casting.
Optional – Cast JioHotstar from Your Phone to TV
If your Smart TV doesn’t support the JioHotstar app:
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Enable Cast / Screen Mirroring on your Smart TV.
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Open JioHotstar on your phone.
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Tap the Cast icon in the app and select your TV.
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Play the match — it will show on your TV screen.
Final Result
Once JioHotstar is activated on your Smart TV with your phone subscription, it becomes your main destination to watch live T20 World Cup 2026 matches, including group games, Super 8s, and knockout matches — all live on the big screen straight from your couch.
