ESPN Caribbean presents full coverage of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026
Live coverage across ESPN’s platforms January 15 to February 6, featuring West Indies

ESPN Caribbean presents exclusive, live coverage of the 2026 ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup, running January 15 through February 6 from Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 16‑team tournament brings together the best young cricketers from around the globe as they compete for cricket’s most prestigious junior title.
The Caribbean will be rooting for West Indies, who headline ESPN’s coverage with matchups against Tanzania (Jan. 15), Afghanistan (Jan. 18), and South Africa (Jan. 22). Led by captain Joshua Dorne, this talented squad, including batters Jewel Andrew, Shamar Apple and all‑rounder Shaquan Belle, aims to make a statement on the world stage.
Viewers across the Caribbean can follow every match live on ESPN on Disney+ with select games also airing on ESPN.
The 2026 edition marks the 16th staging of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup and features 16 teams, including debutants Tanzania and the return of Japan who competed in the tournament for the first time in 2020. Australia enters as the defending champion after defeating India in the 2024 final. Other top contenders this year include England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Teams are divided into four groups of four, with the top three in each advancing to the Super Six. The semifinals will be held February 3 and 4 in Bulawayo and Harare, with matches also hosted at key venues in Windhoek and across Zimbabwe.
ESPN Caribbean Presents the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 (All times Eastern)
Thu 1/15/2026
2:15 AM Zimbabwe vs. Scotland, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM United States vs. India, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Tanzania vs. West Indies, ESPN, ESPN on Disney+
Fri 1/16/2026
2:15 AM Pakistan vs. England, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Afghanistan vs. South Africa, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Australia vs. Ireland, ESPN on Disney+
Sat 1/17/2026
2:15 AM Japan vs. Sri Lanka, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM India vs. Bangladesh, ESPN on Disney+
Sun 1/18/2026
2:15 AM New Zealand vs. United States, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM West Indies vs. Afghanistan, ESPN, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM England vs. Zimbabwe, ESPN on Disney+
Mon 1/19/2026
2:15 AM Pakistan vs. Scotland, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Sri Lanka vs. Ireland, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM South Africa vs. Tanzania, ESPN on Disney+
Tue 1/20/2026
2:15 AM Australia vs. Japan, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Bangladesh vs. New Zealand, ESPN on Disney+
Wed 1/21/2026
2:15 AM Afghanistan vs. Tanzania, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM England vs. Scotland, ESPN on Disney+
Thu 1/22/2026
2:15 AM West Indies vs. South Africa, ESPN, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Zimbabwe vs. Pakistan, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Ireland vs. Japan, ESPN on Disney+
Fri 1/23/2026
2:15 AM Sri Lanka vs. Australia, ESPN on Disney+
2:15 AM Bangladesh vs. United States, ESPN on Disney+
Sat 1/24/2026
2:15 AM India vs. New Zealand, ESPN on Disney+
Tue 2/3/2026
2:15 AM Semifinal #1, ESPN, ESPN on Disney+
Wed 2/4/2026
2:15 AM Semifinal #2, ESPN, ESPN on Disney+
Fri 2/6/2026
2:15 AM Final, ESPN, ESPN on Disney+
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