T20I · 1st T20I
Where to Watch India vs West Indies: TV Channels, Live Stream and First Ball Time
India host West Indies at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Tuesday 6 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this T20I match, country by country, plus the first ball time in your time zone.
The short answer
START
13:30 UTC
VENUE
Ekana Cricket Stadium
Lucknow, India
TV channels and streams by country
India vs West Indies in the T20I (1st T20I) starts at 13:30 UTC on Tuesday 6 October 2026, which is 09:30 EDT in New York, 14:30 BST in London and 15:30 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 2 broadcasters across 1 territory for this match; every one of them is in the table above.
The match takes place at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this match at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: JioHotstar (India). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
India
Home side at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
West Indies
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does India vs West Indies start?
13:30 UTC on Tuesday 6 October 2026, which is 09:30 EDT in New York, 14:30 BST in London and 15:30 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is India vs West Indies on in India?
In India the match is listed on Star Sports, JioHotstar.
Is India vs West Indies on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Where is India vs West Indies being played?
At Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India.
