T20 Cricket
Cricket's most explosive format. Twenty overs, massive hitting, and pure entertainment. From the global dominance of the IPL to the summer nights of the Vitality Blast, T20 is the game's modern engine.
Format Essentials
The rules that transformed cricket into a prime-time television staple.
Just 20 overs to set a target. Every delivery is a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.
Compact enough for evening viewing, mirroring the length of a major film or football match.
The first 6 overs limit the fielding side, encouraging aggressive boundary hitting.
The Franchise Revolution
T20 has driven the creation of city-based franchise leagues globally. Unlike traditional international cricket, these leagues allow players from different nations to play together in permanent squads, creating a new layer of tribalism and year-round high-stakes action.
T20 on TV — Upcoming Broadcasts
Verified UK listings across international and franchise T20. A league appears only when its matches are present in the current source window.
Checking T20 schedule...
UK TV Coverage: Where to Watch
UK viewers have extensive T20 coverage, spread across pay-TV and free-to-air platforms:
Sky Sports Cricket
Sky listed all 84 IPL matches in 2026. Its separate ECB agreement covers domestic competitions including The Hundred and Vitality Blast through 2028. ECB source · verified 26 August 2026.
BBC Sport
The 2025–28 ECB deal includes England international highlights plus eight live The Hundred double-headers each season. ECB source · verified 26 August 2026.
Overseas leagues
Sky’s dated agreements cover the Big Bash for four seasons from 2025–26 and SA20 for five years from 2023. Always confirm the individual match in the live guide. Check Sky Sports Cricket · verified 26 August 2026.