Tamasha Wins PCB Streaming Rights for Pakistan’s 2026-27 Home Season
Tamasha, the digital streaming platform of Jazz Lifestyle Ventures, has secured the digital streaming rights for Pakistan’s home international cricket season, which runs from October 2026 to March 2027. The deal, announced on October 9, covers 25 international matches (5 Tests, 14 ODIs and 6 T20Is) as Pakistan hosts Sri Lanka, England, Ireland, Zimbabwe and…
Tamasha, the digital streaming platform of Jazz Lifestyle Ventures, has secured the digital streaming rights for Pakistan’s home international cricket season, which runs from October 2026 to March 2027. The deal, announced on October 9, covers 25 international matches (5 Tests, 14 ODIs and 6 T20Is) as Pakistan hosts Sri Lanka, England, Ireland, Zimbabwe and New Zealand. Every match will stream live on the Tamasha app, so fans can watch the entire six-month home calendar on their phones.
If you are like me, you have been through the familiar drill of match night: the TV is occupied, the cable signal drops right when the fast bowler is on a hat-trick, and someone is frantically searching for a “live cricket” link that does not freeze every two balls. This deal is PCB’s clearest signal yet that it wants the phone screen to be the first screen for Pakistani cricket fans.
What Was Announced
On October 9, 2026, Tamasha confirmed it had acquired the digital streaming rights for Pakistan’s entire home international season. The window is six months long, October 2026 through March 2027, and it covers all three formats of the game.
Here is what the package includes:
- 25 international matches in total
- 5 Test matches (the traditional five-day format)
- 14 ODIs, including a tri-series
- 6 T20Is
- Five visiting teams: Sri Lanka, England, Ireland, Zimbabwe and New Zealand
The announcement is part of a long-standing relationship between Jazz Lifestyle Ventures and the Pakistan Cricket Board. Ali Fahd, President of Jazz Lifestyle Ventures, said the move reflects the company’s commitment to bringing the game closer to fans, describing cricket in Pakistan as a “shared cultural experience” rather than just a sport. He added that adding the six-month home international season to Tamasha strengthens the platform’s push to give audiences across the country easy access to the content they follow most, from big sporting moments to dramas, news and entertainment.
Pakistan Home Season 2026-27: Full Schedule
The season opened on October 9 with the three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The next confirmed fixture is the Pakistan-England-Sri Lanka ODI tri-series starting October 18. The rest of the calendar runs through March 2027.
| Series / Fixture | Teams | Format | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilateral T20I series | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 3 T20Is | From Oct 9, 2026 |
| ODI tri-series | Pakistan vs England vs Sri Lanka | ODIs | From Oct 18, 2026 |
| Home series | Pakistan vs England | Part of 25-match calendar | Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 |
| Home series | Pakistan vs Ireland | Part of 25-match calendar | Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 |
| Home series | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Part of 25-match calendar | Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 |
| Home series | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Part of 25-match calendar | Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 |
Exact dates and venues for the later series will be announced by the PCB as the season unfolds. I will update this article as each series is confirmed, so bookmark it if you want the complete calendar in one place.
Format Breakdown
The 25 matches split across formats like this:
| Format | Matches |
|---|---|
| Tests | 5 |
| ODIs | 14 |
| T20Is | 6 |
| Total | 25 |
How to Watch Pakistan’s Home Matches on Tamasha
Watching live cricket streaming on Tamasha takes about two minutes to set up. Here is the process:
- Download the Tamasha app from the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iPhone).
- Sign up with your mobile number. The OTP login is quick, and I found it faster than most entertainment apps that ask for emails and passwords first.
- Open the Sports or Live section on match day. Pakistan home matches appear in the featured live events row.
- Tap the live match card to start streaming. On a stable 4G or Wi-Fi connection, the stream holds up well.
Practical tip: if you are on mobile data, drop the stream quality one notch below the highest setting. The highest quality looks great on Wi-Fi but will eat through a daily data bundle before the innings break. Also, a common mistake people make is opening the app only at match time; if you log in once beforehand, you skip the OTP delay when the first ball is already being bowled.
What the Tamasha App Offers Beyond Cricket
Tamasha is positioning itself as more than a cricket app. Alongside live sports, the platform carries dramas, reality TV shows, news and other television content, so one app covers a household’s evening viewing rather than just match nights.
On the sports side, Tamasha’s cricket offering spans international and domestic competitions, and its wider sports lineup includes football, tennis, hockey, boxing, wrestling, kabaddi and athletics. The platform also secured digital streaming rights for the Asian Games 2026 in Pakistan and holds exclusive Asia Cup digital streaming rights till 2027, which covers the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 and 2027 editions plus the Men’s and Women’s Under-19 and Emerging Teams tournaments. Put together, this is one of the largest cricket and sports portfolios on any Pakistani streaming platform right now.
Why This Deal Matters for Pakistani Fans
There are three reasons this rights acquisition is a bigger deal than it looks at first glance.
First, it settles the “where do I watch” question for six months. Fans no longer need to hunt across channels and apps for each series. One platform, one login, 25 matches. When you have been burned by last-minute broadcast changes before a big series, that certainty matters.
Second, it fits the PCB’s digital-first direction. The board has been steadily moving cricket onto streaming: Tapmad took the digital rights for Pakistan’s domestic season (250+ domestic fixtures, with Tamasha acting as its syndication partner), and now Tamasha has the home international calendar. The message is consistent: the future of watching Pakistani cricket is the phone.
Third, it raises the bar for the streaming experience itself. When a platform commits to 25 internationals over six months, including a marquee tri-series with England and Sri Lanka, it has to get the fundamentals right: stable servers under peak load, clean picture quality, and commentary feeds that do not lag behind the live score. The Tests, in particular, will be a real test of the platform, since five-day matches punish any app that cannot hold a long, steady stream.
For Jazz, this is also a commercial play. Cricket rights bring millions of new users into the Tamasha ecosystem, and once they are inside for the cricket, the dramas, news and reality shows keep them there. It is the classic sports-led growth strategy, and it is working for platforms across the region.
Quick Facts: Tamasha x PCB Home Season Deal
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Platform | Tamasha (Jazz Lifestyle Ventures) |
| Rights won | Digital streaming rights, Pakistan home internationals |
| Season window | October 2026 – March 2027 |
| Total matches | 25 (5 Tests, 14 ODIs, 6 T20Is) |
| Visiting teams | Sri Lanka, England, Ireland, Zimbabwe, New Zealand |
| Season opener | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series, Oct 9, 2026 |
| Next fixture | Pak-Eng-SL ODI tri-series, from Oct 18, 2026 |
| Announced by | Ali Fahd, President, Jazz Lifestyle Ventures |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which matches will be shown live on Tamasha?
All 25 matches of Pakistan’s 2026-27 home international season: 5 Tests, 14 ODIs and 6 T20Is against Sri Lanka, England, Ireland, Zimbabwe and New Zealand, from October 2026 through March 2027.
Is Tamasha free to watch, or do I need a subscription?
Tamasha works on a freemium model. Basic access is free after sign-up with your mobile number, while premium tiers unlock extra content. The app is available on both Android and iOS.
Can I watch Tamasha’s cricket streams outside Pakistan?
The PCB home-season digital rights are for Pakistan. If you are abroad, check Tamasha’s availability in your region or follow the PCB’s official broadcast partners in your country.
Does Tamasha only show cricket?
No. Alongside live sports, Tamasha carries dramas, reality shows, news and other TV content. Its sports lineup also includes football, tennis, hockey, boxing, wrestling, kabaddi and athletics.
Will Tapmad also stream Pakistan’s home international matches?
No. Tapmad’s PCB deal covers the domestic season (250+ domestic fixtures) with Tamasha as its syndication partner. The home international season’s digital rights belong to Tamasha.
When does Pakistan’s 2026-27 home season end?
The season runs through March 2027, with the final series dates to be confirmed by the PCB. This article will be updated as fixtures are announced.
Which devices support the Tamasha app?
Tamasha is available as a mobile app on Android and iOS, and it can also be accessed on supported smart TVs and web browsers, depending on your device.
Six months, 25 matches, five visiting teams, one app. If you have been waiting for a single reliable place to follow Pakistan’s home season, Tamasha just made its case. Download it before the tri-series starts on October 18, because England and Sri Lanka coming to town at the same time is not the kind of cricket you want to be searching for a stream for at the last minute.
