The T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 kicks off on October 20 in Abuja, Nigeria, featuring six teams across 15 T20 matches. Fans in India can watch the tournament live on FanCode, while ICC.tv will stream the matches globally for free.
Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia will compete in the six-day tournament. The teams will play in a single round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the 2027 Africa Regional Final.
Here is how to watch the tournament live in India and worldwide, including streaming platforms, FanCode pricing, and the complete match schedule.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C 2026 – Key Takeaways
- Tournament Dates: October 20–25, 2026
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Participating Teams: Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia
- Total Matches: 15 T20 matches
- Live Streaming in India: FanCode
- Global Live Streaming: ICC.tv (free)
- Qualification: The top two teams advance to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, en route to the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
How to Watch the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 Live in India
Indian cricket fans can watch the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 live on FanCode. The platform offers a TourPass for ₹59, giving viewers access to all matches in the tournament.
Fans can purchase the pass through the FanCode tournament page to follow all 15 T20 matches from October 20 to 25, 2026.
Also, ICC.tv will stream the tournament live for free in supported regions.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub- Regional Qualifier C 2026 Schedule
The T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 features 15 matches in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 20 to 25, with October 22 as a rest day. Here is the complete match schedule.
| Date | Teams | Time (IST / GMT / Local) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | Uganda vs Zambia | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 20, 2026 | Lesotho vs Mozambique | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 20, 2026 | Nigeria vs The Gambia | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 21, 2026 | Mozambique vs The Gambia | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 21, 2026 | Lesotho vs Uganda | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 21, 2026 | Zambia vs Nigeria | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 23, 2026 | Nigeria vs Mozambique | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 23, 2026 | Zambia vs Lesotho | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 23, 2026 | The Gambia vs Uganda | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 24, 2026 | Uganda vs Mozambique | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 24, 2026 | The Gambia vs Zambia | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 24, 2026 | Lesotho vs Nigeria | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 25, 2026 | The Gambia vs Lesotho | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
| October 25, 2026 | Mozambique vs Zambia | 2:30 PM / 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 2, Abuja | — |
| October 25, 2026 | Nigeria vs Uganda | 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM | Nigeria Cricket Federation Oval 1, Abuja | — |
T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 Qualification Scenario
The T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 gives six teams a chance to progress towards the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Each team will play five matches in the single round-robin stage, competing for points and a place in the next qualifying round.
The top two teams will advance to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final. They will continue their campaign there, aiming to move closer to securing a place in the 2028 global tournament.
Conclusion
The T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier C 2026 gives emerging cricket nations an opportunity to compete for a place in the next stage of World Cup qualification. Each team will need consistent performances across the round-robin stage to keep its campaign alive.
The tournament also offers fans a chance to discover new cricketing talent and see how these sides perform under pressure.
Catch the live action from October 20 to 25 on FanCode in India or ICC.tv in supported regions worldwide, and follow every step of the qualification race.
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FAQs
All 15 matches are held at NCF Ovals 1 and 2 in Abuja, Nigeria.
ICC assigned non-automatically qualified African nations across sub-regional qualifiers based on regional seeding and draw allocations.
The Africa Qualifier C 2026 matches start at 2:30 PM or 6:30 PM IST, depending on the fixture.
No, ICC.tv offers free streaming in supported regions, but you must register for an account. If you watch on FanCode in India, you’ll need a TourPass costing ₹59.
