As the crack of the willow echoes from the sub-continent, cricket fever has officially crossed the North Sea. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka now underway (February 7 – March 8), Belgian fans find themselves in a privileged position.
While viewers in cricket-heavy nations like the UK and India are tethered to expensive subscriptions, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Belgium is among the select territories granted free, legal access to all 55 matches via its official streaming platform, ICC.tv.
Whether you’re commuting through Gare Centrale or relaxing in a Grand Place café, here is your definitive guide to catching every boundary for free.
The Digital Stadium: Browser Access
For the purest viewing experience, the ICC.tv web portal remains the gold standard. Optimized for the latest versions of Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, the browser version offers a high-definition “Match Centre” with real-time stats alongside the live feed.
- The Playbook: Simply navigate to ICC.tv.
- The Catch: You must create an ICC Family Account. It’s a one-minute registration requiring only an email address—no credit card or “hidden” subscription fee is necessary for Belgian residents.
Cricket in Your Pocket: The Mobile App
The ICC Official App (formerly the T20 World Cup app) has undergone a 2026 overhaul, featuring a “vertical feed” optimized for mobile users.
- Android & iOS: Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Key Feature: The app supports Chromecast and AirPlay. If you find yourself in a pub or a friend’s house without a smart TV, you can “cast” the live stream directly from your phone to any compatible screen.
The Big Screen: Android TV
For those who believe cricket is a spectacle meant for the living room, the ICC.tv app is available natively on the Android TV / Google Play Store.
- Search: Open the Play Store on your Android TV or Shield TV.
- Install: Search for “ICC.tv” and download the official application.
- Sync: Use your mobile to scan the on-screen QR code to log in quickly without fumbling with a remote-control keyboard.
Pro-Tips for the Belgian Viewer
- Multilingual Feeds: For the first time, the ICC is offering localized commentary. While the world feed remains English, select matches feature Hindi, and for our neighbors to the north, the Dutch broadcaster NOS is streaming Netherlands-specific matches.
- Radio Backup: If your data plan is hitting its limit, the ICC app also carries a free global radio feed, perfect for following the game while on the move.
- The Schedule: With matches taking place in India and Sri Lanka, Belgian fans should prepare for early starts. Most afternoon games kick off around 10:30 AM CET, with evening “prime time” matches starting around 3:00 PM CET.
Note: Access is geo-restricted. While it is free in Belgium, if you travel to the UK or India during the tournament, the stream will be blocked unless you use a roaming service or a VPN set back to a Belgian server.
The 2026 edition is the largest in history, featuring 20 teams. For the growing expat and local cricket community in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, the barrier to entry has never been lower. The world is watching—and in Belgium, the best seat in the house doesn’t cost a cent.