FanCode has secured exclusive digital streaming rights in India for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, continuing its partnership with Cricket Hong Kong, China for the 22nd edition of the tournament.
The competition will take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong, featuring 12 international teams. Indian viewers will be able to watch all matches exclusively through the FanCode app, available on Android, iOS and Connected TVs.
FanCode and Cricket Hong Kong continue streaming partnership
The agreement will see FanCode provide digital coverage of a competition that combines a shortened cricket format with an international lineup featuring established and emerging cricket nations.
FanCode Co-founder Yannick Colaco said: “Hong Kong Sixes brings together cricket and entertainment in a fast-paced format that is made for digital audiences. Over the years, it has managed to attract the attention of cricket fans across the globe. With a strong Indian squad featuring top IPL stars, this edition promises to be particularly exciting to watch.”
Cricket Hong Kong, China Director of Marketing and Commercial Anuraag Bhatnagar also addressed the partnership, stating: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with FanCode for the broadcast of Hong Kong Sixes. This year promises to be bigger than ever with a strong India squad headlining the event and plenty of blockbuster clashes. The partnership with FanCode will provide access to millions of cricket fans to all the action over the three days.”
India and Pakistan headline international lineup
The participating teams are India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, Scotland, the UAE and Oman.
The teams have been divided into four pools, with India placed alongside defending champions Pakistan and the UAE in Pool C. India will begin their campaign against Pakistan on October 30.
Pakistan enter the tournament after winning the 2025 edition, while India will be aiming to claim their second Hong Kong Sixes title, having previously won the competition in 2005.
India’s seven-member squad includes IPL players Krunal Pandya, Shashank Singh, Rahul Tewatia, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi and T. Natarajan. Six members of the squad have previously represented India at international level.
Hong Kong Sixes format and tournament structure
The Hong Kong Sixes is played with six players per side and six overs per innings, distinguishing it from conventional T20 cricket.
The tournament begins with round-robin matches across four groups. The team finishing first in each pool will advance to the Cup semi-finals, while second-placed teams will compete in the Plate competition and third-placed teams in the Bowl competition.
The group stage will determine which teams progress to the three competitions, with the Cup semi-finals providing the pathway to the tournament title.
