Broadcasters by country
| Country | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | TBA | TBA |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | NOW |
| India | TBA | TBA |
| USA | TBA | TBA |
Broadcast deals are confirmed close to the series — this table updates as announcements land. Only the UK (Sky Sports/NOW) had confirmed broadcasters as of 10 Oct 2026; other regions TBA.
United Kingdom: confirmed
Sky Sports (TV) and NOW (streaming) — the deal was announced on 7 Oct 2026 and covers all 7 matches. If you're in the UK, you're sorted: every game live, plus highlights and analysis around it.
Pakistan: TBA (what to expect)
No official announcement yet as of 10 Oct 2026. For Pakistan home series, the rights have traditionally sat with local sports broadcasters — but until the PCB confirms, this stays TBA. Where to check: the PCB's official website and social channels usually announce broadcast partners 1–2 weeks before the first ball. We'll update this table the moment it lands.
India: TBA
Same story — no confirmed Indian broadcaster as of 10 Oct 2026. Given it's a Pakistan-hosted tri-series involving England, expect an announcement closer to Oct 18. Check back here; we update this page as deals are confirmed.
USA: TBA
No confirmed US broadcaster yet. Willow TV has historically carried Pakistan home series in the States — but that's expectation, not confirmation. TBA until announced.
Match timings
All 7 ODIs start at 9:30 AM PKT (10:00 AM IST / 5:30 AM BST). Day games — set reminders, not alarms for the toss. Full list: Tri-series schedule.
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PKT, UTC+5) | 9:30 AM |
| India (IST, UTC+5:30) | 10:00 AM |
| UK (BST, UTC+1) | 5:30 AM |
| USA East Coast (EDT, UTC−4) | 12:30 AM |
| Australia East (AEDT, UTC+11) | 3:30 PM |
The UK gets the short straw — 5:30 AM starts. Set the alarm, make the chai, it's worth it. The US East Coast has it worse: past midnight. That's what highlights are for.
ODIs run roughly 8 hours with the innings break, so a 9:30 AM PKT start means the finish lands around 5:30–6:00 PM PKT — perfect evening viewing for the climax.
TV vs streaming: which is better?
- TV (cable/satellite): most reliable, best picture, no buffering — if you have the channel, use it.
- Streaming (official apps): watch anywhere, pause/rewind, multi-screen. Needs solid internet — nothing worse than a spinner's appeal freezing mid-shout.
- Highlights: every broadcaster posts official highlights within hours. If you can't watch live, they're spoiler-free if you're disciplined (good luck).
Radio: the free option
Don't sleep on radio commentary. It's free, legal in most countries, uses a fraction of the data, and — controversial opinion — sometimes better than TV commentary. England's Test Match Special sets the standard; most touring broadcasters offer ball-by-ball radio for their team's away series. Check your broadcaster's radio offering if the TV package is out of reach.
A note on "free streaming" sites
If a site offers the match free with no broadcaster logo, it's pirated. Besides being illegal, those streams are malware magnets and die mid-over. Stick to the table above — or listen to radio commentary, which is free and legal in most countries.
I've lost count of friends who've messaged me mid-match: "stream died, what happened?" What happened is you trusted a site called something like freecricketzzz. Don't be that friend.
How this page stays updated
Broadcast rights for this series are still being finalised. We check official sources (PCB announcements, broadcaster press releases) and update the table above as each region confirms. Last verified: 10 Oct 2026. If you're reading this after Oct 18 and a cell still says TBA, assume it's confirmed elsewhere and check the PCB's channels.
Keep reading: Tri-series schedule · Tri-series points table · Tri-series format · England squad
