English t20 Blast on TV Today
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Where to Stream English t20 Blast Live
The following premium networks and streaming platforms hold the verified digital broadcast rights to air official English t20 Blast action.
About English t20 Blast
The Vitality Blast is England’s premier professional twenty20 cricket tournament, pitting the 18 historic first-class counties against each other in a relentless summer of white-ball drama. Established in 2003 as the world's very first professional T20 league, the competition runs from late May through mid-September, culminating in the legendary Finals Day at Edgbaston. The 2026 season marks the 24th year of tournament history, with Gloucestershire defending their crown after a sensational charge to their maiden title, closely pursued by powerhouse dynasties like Somerset and Surrey.
Top teams
Domestic T20 supremacy is fiercely contested, with Somerset, Surrey, and the Birmingham Bears regularly leading the charge. Somerset remain a formidable powerhouse under their aggressive brand of cricket at Taunton, whilst Surrey boast an enviable roster of international white-ball stars at the Kia Oval. The Birmingham Bears bring massive firepower to the North Group, backed by the partisan Edgbaston crowd. Defending champions Gloucestershire, veteran challengers Lancashire Lightning, and a resurgent Sussex Sharks ensure that any county can mount an unstoppable Finals Day run in this highly competitive ecosystem.
Format
The 18 counties are split into two regional divisions of nine: the North Group and the South Group. Each team plays 14 gruelling group-stage fixtures—seven at home and seven away—throughout June and July. The top four sides from each group qualify for the knockout Quarter-finals. The four victorious quarter-finalists then advance to the iconic Finals Day at Edgbaston. This unique spectacle features two semi-finals and the grand final played back-to-back on a single Saturday in mid-September. The pressure of playing up to 80 overs of high-stakes cricket in a single day is a test of depth unmatched anywhere else in global domestic cricket.
Viewership
The Blast attracts over one million spectators to English cricket grounds each summer. Friday nights are legendary for packed out crowds under floodlights at Lord’s, Trent Bridge, and the Oval, celebrated for their lively atmosphere, fancy dress, and family-friendly appeal. Beyond the physical gates, global television broadcasts and highly active county digital streams draw over 45 million viewers worldwide, capturing the energetic British summer vibe for cricket fans across both hemispheres.
Streaming options in the US
In the United States, twenty20 enthusiasts can stream the 2026 action live through the official broadcast partner, Willow TV, which is accessible via Sling TV, FuboTV, and major cable packages. For non-televised county fixtures, fans can access direct-to-consumer digital coverage for free on individual county team YouTube channels or via the ECB Cricket Portal. This hybrid streaming model keeps access straightforward and comprehensive across North America without needing costly overseas VPN connections.
Streaming options in the UK and Ireland
For fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sky Sports Cricket is the home of live televised matches, broadcasting top group clashes, a selected quarter-final, and every single over of Finals Day live from Edgbaston. All non-televised fixtures are streamed live and completely free by the home counties on their respective websites and high-definition YouTube channels. Fans can also follow real-time video clips, radio commentary, and scoreboards through the interactive ECB App.
Streaming options in Europe
European cricket fans outside the UK can catch the summer tournament through YuppTV, which provides comprehensive live-streaming of all Sky Sports televised matches. Alternatively, fans can watch the home county digital streams broadcast live on team YouTube pages. These digital streams offer high-quality multi-camera coverage, complete with localized commentary from local BBC Sport radio crews, totally free of charge.
International streaming options
In Australia, Foxtel and Kayo Sports host live coverage of televised matches, whilst fans in New Zealand can watch on Sky Sport. In India and the wider subcontinent, match coverage is streamed live on FanCode or televised on joint-venture sports networks. Sub-Saharan African audiences can follow the path to Finals Day on SuperSport, ensuring comprehensive worldwide distribution for English summer cricket’s blue-riband event.
Current season
The 2026 Vitality Blast begins in late May 2026, launching a fast-paced group stage that runs through late July before pausing for the peak summer window. The high-risk Quarter-finals will play out in early September 2026, building up to the much-coveted Finals Day on a glorious Saturday at Edgbaston. Gloucestershire enter as defending champions, but powerhouses Somerset and Surrey are heavily tipped as bookmaker favorites. Match broadcasts are spearheaded by Sky Sports in the UK and Willow TV in the US, with free county digital feeds servicing rest-of-world enthusiasts.
Recently Completed Matches
Review the final scores and details for recently concluded English t20 Blast broadcasts below.
