England vs Sri Lanka T20I Series: TV and Streaming Guide

England’s long home summer has one last burst of white-ball cricket, and it comes with a familiar opponent. Sri Lanka arrive for three T20Is followed by three ODIs, a tour that begins under the lights at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on September 15.

England, fresh from a 3-0 Test demolition of Pakistan and a 3-0 T20I sweep of Sri Lanka earlier in the year, enter this series with a firm grip on the head-to-head. They’ve won 14 of 18 T20Is between the sides, including the last five on the bounce. Sri Lanka know exactly what they’re walking into.

New-look England, bruised Sri Lanka

Harry Brook takes charge of the hosts, leading in the absence of Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran. The selectors have also cracked the door open for fresh talent: Aneurin Donald, a standout in the T20 Blast, receives his first international call-up and a chance to translate domestic power into international runs.

Sri Lanka arrive under strain. Charith Asalanka captains the side with regular skipper Kusal Mendis sidelined by a hamstring injury. Results in 2026 have been unforgiving: 10 defeats in 15 completed T20Is tell the story of a team searching for rhythm and answers. A back problem for Binura Fernando has forced further reshuffling, with Dilshan Madushanka and Tharindu Rathnayake drafted into the squad.

England sense an opening. Sri Lanka are desperate to slam that door shut.

How to watch in India

• TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten channels)
• Streaming: SonyLIV

Sony Sports Network holds the rights in India, with all three T20Is live on the Sony Sports Ten bouquet. Viewers who prefer to stream can follow every ball on the SonyLIV app and website.

How to watch in the UK

• TV: Sky Sports Cricket
• Streaming: Sky Go, NOW

Fans in the UK can watch the series live on Sky Sports Cricket, with coverage also available through the Sky Sports app and Sky Go. The BBC is expected to carry selected highlights.

How to watch in Sri Lanka

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

Sri Lankan viewers can tune into Sony Sports Ten 1 and Ten Cricket, while digital coverage runs through SLT-Mobitel PEO TV and SonyLIV via Dialog TV.

How to watch in the USA and Canada

• TV: Willow TV
• Streaming: Willow by Cricbuzz

In the USA and Canada, Willow TV carries the live broadcast. Fans on the move can stream the series through the Willow app and Cricbuzz.

How to watch in Pakistan

• TV: To be confirmed
• Streaming: Tapmad

No television broadcaster has been announced yet for Pakistan, but the series will be available to stream live via the Tapmad app, which holds the digital rights in the region.

How to watch in South Africa

• TV: SuperSport
• Streaming: DStv Stream

Viewers in South Africa can follow the action on SuperSport, with digital access via DStv Stream for those watching online.

How to watch in New Zealand

• TV: Sky Sports New Zealand
• Streaming: Sky Sports Now

New Zealand fans can catch the series live on Sky Sports New Zealand, with streaming available through Sky Sports Now.

How to watch in the UAE

• TV: TBA
• Streaming: TBA

For now, no broadcaster has been confirmed in the UAE. Cricket in the region is often carried on Cricbuzz via Starzplay, but there is no official confirmation for this particular series.

Start times and schedule

The first two T20Is share an evening slot in England, ideal for prime-time viewing in Europe and late-night audiences in Asia. The third game shifts to an afternoon start to accommodate travel between venues and keep the schedule tight.

England’s summer ends where it increasingly feels most natural: under white-ball pressure, with expectations sky-high. Sri Lanka arrive wounded but dangerous. The question is simple—does this series confirm England’s dominance, or mark the moment Sri Lanka finally punch back?