The best young cricket players from around the world will travel to sites in Namibia for the 2026 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which starts on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2:30 a.m. ET on Willow TV, Willow Xtra, and the Willow Sports free streaming channel. Fans in the United States will be able to watch matches on Willow channels throughout the tournament, and while there are several ways to watch the tournament, our favorite method is with a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

• When: Starts Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2:30 a.m. ET
• TV: Willow TV, Willow Xtra
• Stream: Watch with a subscription to Sling TV.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know about 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

What is the schedule of 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup matches?

Fans in the United States can find the TV schedule of the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup matches below:

For a complete schedule of all fixtures, click here.

Why do we recommend watching 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sling TV?

Sling TV is the most affordable option for watching the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. Fans can get both the Willow TV and Willow Xtra channels in the Daskhin Flex package with Sling TV, and you can watch this plan with or without a base plan starting at just $10 per month.

You can also add this package to a Sling Orange or Sling Blue plan, which start at $46 per month each. That flexibility will give you access to a package of 30+ channels, should you desire it, including networks like CNN, ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, TNT, and more (depending on plan).

The free Willow Sports channel is available on the Sling Freestream platform, so any fixtures appearing there will be available to Sling customers as well. There are other services to pick from when watching the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, but Sling TV is our favorite by far.

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Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.

You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.

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Can you watch the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup for free?

As mentioned, any games from the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup appearing on the Willow Sports FAST channel can be streamed free on a number of platforms, including Sling Freestream.

DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial to customers who sign up for Signature or Genre packs and opt to stream them with their own devices. The service carries Willow TV and Willow Xtra in its Sports add-on pack, which costs $15 per month on top of the price of a Signature package.

Fubo carries Willow TV and Willow Extra in its Deluxe plan, which costs $74 per month after a free trial between one and seven days, depending on what time of month you sign up and other factors.

What are all the services you can use to watch the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup?

DIRECTV, Fubo, and Sling TV all offer access to Willow TV and Willow Xtra. Of these options, we prefer Sling TV as the cheapest way to stream.

Fans can also find matches on the Willow direct-to-consumer service starting at $10 per month.

How to watch 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to a live TV streaming service like Sling TV in order to stream the tournament with a VPN.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around, at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get two full years of protection for just $3.59 per month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to 10 devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While NordVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

• Best Features: ExpressVPN | Starting at $5 per month
• Best Budget Option: Surfshark | Starting at $2.50 per month
• Best Free Option: Proton VPN | Free plan available

David Satin

David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.

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