How to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20I 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details for ENG vs SL series

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England host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series starting September 15.

Fans in India can watch on Sony Sports Network and stream on SonyLIV.

England have won 14 of their 18 T20I meetings against Sri Lanka, including the last five in a row.

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England are all set to end their summer of cricket with Sri Lanka

England close out their home summer with a white-ball assignment against Sri Lanka, beginning with three T20Is before the series shifts into the 50-over format. The opener at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday marks the start of a tour that also includes three ODIs later in the month.

Harry Brook leads the hosts in the absence of Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, and Sam Curran, with uncapped T20 Blast performer Aneurin Donald receiving a maiden call-up to the squad. England arrives fresh off a 3-0 Test series sweep of Pakistan and a similarly dominant 3-0 T20I clean sweep of Sri Lanka earlier this year, giving them every reason to expect a comfortable series.

Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka after regular captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out with a hamstring injury, have endured a difficult year in the format, losing 10 of their 15 completed T20Is in 2026. Binura Fernando's back issue has also forced changes to the squad, with Dilshan Madushanka and Tharindu Rathnayake drafted in as replacements ahead of the tour.

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Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in India

TV channel: Sony Sports Network

Live streaming: SonyLIV

Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast rights in India, with all three T20Is telecast live on the Sony Sports Ten channels. Fans who prefer to stream can follow the series through the SonyLIV app and website.

Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in the UK

TV channel: Sky Sports Cricket

Live streaming: Sky Go, NOW

Viewers in the United Kingdom can follow the series live on Sky Sports Cricket, with digital coverage available through the Sky Sports app and Sky Go. The BBC is also expected to carry selected highlights.

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Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in Sri Lanka

TV channel: Sony Sports Network

Live streaming: SonyLIV (via Dialog TV), SLT-Mobitel PEO TV

Fans in Sri Lanka can catch the series on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten Cricket, with online coverage also carried through SLT-Mobitel PEO TV.

Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in the USA and Canada

TV channel:Willow TV

Live streaming:Willow by Cricbuzz

Cricket fans across the United States and Canada can watch the series live on Willow TV, with streaming also available through the Willow app and Cricbuzz.

Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in Pakistan

TV channel: Not announced yet

Live streaming: Tapmad

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Viewers in Pakistan can stream the series live through the Tapmad app, which holds the digital rights for the region.

Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in South Africa

TV channel: SuperSport

Live streaming: DSTv Stream

Viewers in South Africa can follow the series live on SuperSport, with digital coverage available through the DSTv stream for digital streaming platforms.

Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in New Zealand

TV channel: Sky Sports New Zealand

Live streaming: Sky Sports Now

Viewers in New Zealand can grab the game live on Sky Sports New Zealand. Digital streaming options are available on the Sky Sports NOW.

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Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is in the UAE

TV channel: TBA

Live streaming: TBA

For now no broadcaster has been announced for the UAE. Cricket matches are generally streamed on Cricbuzz via Starzplay in the UAE, however, there is no confirmation for this specific series.

How to watch England vs Sri Lanka T20Is: Worldwide TV and streaming

England vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026 start time worldwide

The first two T20Is share the same evening slot, while the third match moves to an afternoon start to accommodate the travel between venues.

England vs. Sri Lanka T20I series 2026 schedule

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