- Watch Sri Lanka vs England on Discovery+ (UK)
- Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere
- Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20I: Fri, Jan 30 at 8.30am ET / 1.30pm GMT / 12.30am AEDT (Sat)
Sri Lanka and England each have plenty to iron out in preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The hosts appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach in a very loose arrangement just days before the series, and have also reshuffled their captains, placing Dasun Shanaka at the head of their T20I team in place of Charith Asalanka.
The tourists, meanwhile, headed to Sri Lanka slap bang in the middle of a storm of their own making, with new white-ball captain Harry Brook's stock at an all-time low after the omnishambles that was The Ashes. As ever in sport, all is forgiven when you perform, and Brook's unbeaten 136 in the ODI series-clinching victory has set on the path to redemption – even if his conduct and leadership credentials remain suspect.
Having ended an 11-game winless stretch in ODIs away from home, England can now go about tackling the T20I triple-header with a little belief and positivity. Joe Root has been going about his business as usual, while there's genuine excitement over Jacob Bethell after his flash of brilliance at the tail-end of The Ashes. Brydon Carse and Ben Duckett, however, may be playing for their international futures.
The action switching to Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy means we can thankfully now draw a line under the tourists' head-scratching criticism of the R. Premadasa Stadium pitch, something Charith Asalanka didn't take kindly to in the slightest.
Read on for our guide on where to watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams online wherever you are.
Is Sri Lanka vs England showing in the US, Australia or New Zealand?
No. It doesn't appear that the ODI and T20I series between Sri Lanka and England are being shown at all in the States, Australia or New Zealand.
Use a VPN to unlock your stream if you're visiting one of these countries — more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch any Sri Lanka vs England stream
Can I watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams in the US?
We'd have expected to see Sri Lanka vs England coverage on Willow TV in the US, but between U19 Men's Cricket World Cup fixtures the broadcaster doesn't appear to have found the right gaps in its schedule.
You can access Willow through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
If any update arrives on planned coverage we will tell you right here.
If you're visiting the US from the UK use NordVPN to watch the Sri Lanka vs England series.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams in the UK
In the UK, TNT Sports is broadcasting the 2026 Sri Lanka vs England series.
To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+, starting at £30.99 per month.
Outside of the UK? NordVPN will help you gain access to TNT Sports' Sri Lanka vs England stream while you're out of the country.
Can I watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams in Australia?
The 2026 Sri Lanka vs England series appears to have slipped through the cracks in Australia.
If you're Down Under from the UK or India, however, a VPN will help you tune in. NordVPN is the one we recommend above all others.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams in India
In India, Sri Lanka vs England is available to watch on Sony Sports, with live streaming available via Sony LIV. Plans start from ₹399 per month.
If you're currently out of India but want to watch a Sri Lanka vs England live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams in South Africa
Supersport is showing the Sri Lanka vs England series in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming plan.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN to point your device back home and you'll be good to go.
Can I watch Sri Lanka vs England live streams in New Zealand?
Sri Lanka vs England isn't streaming in New Zealand.
Brits on holiday in NZ can use a VPN to watch their preferred coverage of the series.
Sri Lanka vs England 2026 FAQs
What is the Sri Lanka vs England 2026 schedule?
1st ODI – Sri Lanka won by 19 runs
📍 R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
📅 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 4am ET / 9am GMT / 2.30pm IST (local) / 8pm AEDT / 10pm NZDT
2nd ODI – England won by 5 wickets
📍 R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
📅 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 4am ET / 9am GMT / 2.30pm IST (local) / 8pm AEDT / 10pm NZDT
3rd ODI – Englandwon by 53 runs
📍 R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
📅 Tuesday, January 27
⏰ 4am ET / 9am GMT / 2.30pm IST (local) / 8pm AEDT / 10pm NZDT
1st T20I
📍 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
📅 Friday, January 30
⏰ 8.30am ET / 1.30pm GMT / 7pm IST (local) / 12.30am AEDT (Sat) / 2.30am NZDT (Sat)
2nd T20I
📍 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
📅 Sunday, February 1
⏰ 8.30am ET / 1.30pm GMT / 7pm IST (local) / 12.30am AEDT (Mon) / 2.30am NZDT (Mon)
3rd T20I
📍 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
📅 Tuesday, February 3
⏰ 8.30am ET / 1.30pm GMT / 7pm IST (local) / 12.30am AEDT (Wed) / 2.30am NZDT (Wed)
Can I stream Sri Lanka vs England 2026 for free?
Unfortunately, the 2026 Sri Lanka vs England series isn't free-to-air.
What are the squads for the Sri Lanka vs England T20I series?
Sri Lanka: TBA
England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
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