AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)AFGHANISTAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2026-27 — WHERE TO WATCH LIVE
- Season starts 27 Dec 2026
- Hosted in the UAE
Important. The platforms below are confirmed for the 3 November 2026 player draft. Full match broadcast and streaming rights for the tournament itself had not been announced at the time of writing. Treat regional listings as a guide and confirm the official broadcasters nearer the 27 December start.
The Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27 is played across the United Arab Emirates from 27 December 2026, which means convenient evening and afternoon start times for viewers in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. This guide sets out where to watch the APL live, on television and streaming, by region, based on the platforms confirmed so far.
The player draft on 3 November 2026 was streamed free on the APL and Afghanistan Cricket Board official channels, carried in India on FanCode and shown in Afghanistan on AF Sports Television. The Afghanistan Cricket Board will confirm the full match broadcast line-up closer to the tournament, and this page updates as those deals are announced.
APL 2026-27 Live Streaming by Region
| Region | TV Broadcaster | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Global | APL / ACB YouTube | Official APL website & YouTube |
| India | – | FanCode |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports Television | – |
| UAE & Middle East | To be announced | To be announced |
| UK & Rest of World | To be announced | To be announced |
Confirmed for the 3 November draft. ‘To be announced’ means no match broadcaster had been named for that region at the time of writing.
How to Watch APL 2026-27 in India
In India, the APL player draft was streamed on FanCode, the sports streaming platform. FanCode typically offers access to a tournament through a match pass or a tour pass, watchable on its app and website across mobile, web and connected TVs. If FanCode carries the full tournament, Indian viewers would follow the matches there; the arrangement will be confirmed closer to the season.
Start times suit Indian audiences well. With matches in the UAE, Gulf time is India time minus one and a half hours, so a 7:30 PM Gulf start is 9:00 PM in India and a 3:30 PM Gulf game is 5:00 PM in India.
How to Watch APL 2026-27 in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, the draft was broadcast on AF Sports Television, the country’s dedicated cricket and sports channel. AF Sports is the natural home for the national team’s matches, so it is the channel Afghan fans would look to for live coverage of the league, confirmed nearer the start.
How to Watch APL 2026-27 Worldwide
Globally, the draft was streamed free on the Afghanistan Premier League and Afghanistan Cricket Board official YouTube channels and the official APL website. A free official stream, if continued for the matches, would be the simplest way for fans outside the main cricket markets to follow the tournament. Viewers in the UAE and the wider Middle East, the UK and other regions should watch for local broadcaster announcements, which were not yet confirmed at the time of writing.
A Note on Match Broadcast Rights
It is worth being clear about what is and is not confirmed. Every platform named above covered the 3 November 2026 player draft. The broadcast and streaming rights for the actual matches, region by region, had not been publicly announced when this page was written. New or expanded deals are common when a league relaunches, so the final line-up may add broadcasters in markets such as the UK, Australia and the Middle East.
Always use official, licensed streams. Avoid unofficial or pirated links, which are unsafe and often illegal.
How to Stream the APL 2026-27 Online: Quick Guide
Step 1 — Confirm your region’s platform
Check the region table above and the APL and ACB official channels for the confirmed match broadcaster or streaming service in your country.
Step 2 — Get the app or sign in
Download the relevant app (for example FanCode in India) or open the broadcaster’s website, and create or sign in to your account.
Step 3 — Buy the pass if needed
Some platforms sell a tournament or match pass. Buy it from the official app or site, not from third parties, and check it covers the full APL season.
Step 4 — Tune in at the right time
Matches are in the UAE on Gulf time. Add the fixtures to your calendar and join a few minutes before the toss, about 30 minutes before the first ball.
APL 2026-27 Live Streaming FAQs
Where can I watch the APL 2026-27 live?
The player draft was streamed on the APL and ACB official channels, on FanCode in India and on AF Sports Television in Afghanistan. Full match broadcast and streaming details will be confirmed by the ACB closer to the 27 December start.
How can I watch the APL 2026-27 in India?
The draft was carried on FanCode. If FanCode holds the tournament rights, Indian viewers would stream the matches on its app and website, usually through a match or tour pass. The arrangement will be confirmed nearer the season.
Is there a free live stream of the APL 2026-27?
The draft was streamed free on the APL and Afghanistan Cricket Board official YouTube channels and website. Whether the matches are streamed free will be confirmed when the broadcast line-up is announced.
What channel shows the APL in Afghanistan?
AF Sports Television broadcast the draft and is the expected home for live coverage in Afghanistan.
What time do APL 2026-27 matches start in India?
Matches are played in the UAE, where Gulf time is India time minus one and a half hours. A 7:30 PM Gulf start is 9:00 PM IST, and a 3:30 PM Gulf game is 5:00 PM IST.
Has the APL 2026-27 TV broadcaster been confirmed?
Match-level broadcast rights had not been publicly announced at the time of writing. The platforms known so far covered the player draft; the full match line-up will be confirmed nearer the tournament.
Can I watch the APL 2026-27 in the UK or other countries?
No broadcaster had been named for the UK or several other regions at the time of writing. Fans should watch for local announcements, and the official global stream may be an option if it continues for the matches.
When does the APL 2026-27 start?
The season begins on 27 December 2026 in the United Arab Emirates and runs into January 2027.
Last updated 14 November 2026