How to watch the Metro Bank One Day Cup in 2026
The men’s Metro Bank One Day Cup puts several 50-over county matches on at the same time, often at a mix of major grounds and outgrounds. If you are searching for how to watch the One Day Cup in 2026, the first step is finding which county broadcasts are available on the day. The second is keeping track of a busy group stage.
Where to watch One Day Cup matches
Counties often make public match coverage available through their official video channels, although availability varies. County Championship Stream gathers supported public broadcasts into the current multiview, where you can select several games and switch the featured stream as matches develop.
This site does not host match footage and is not an official ECB broadcaster. Every player remains connected to its original provider. For definitive coverage information, also check the relevant county and official ECB match centre.
The Metro Bank One Day Cup 2026 format
The men’s competition features all 18 professional counties. They are split into Group A and Group B, with nine counties in each group. Every county plays the other eight teams in its group once, producing eight group-stage matches per team.
The 2026 men’s fixture list begins on 21 July. The 50-over format allows a full innings to change direction several times, so a multiview is especially useful during simultaneous chases and tight finishes.
- Format: List A cricket, with 50 overs per side in a completed full match
- Teams: 18 professional counties
- Groups: Group A and Group B, nine counties in each
- Group matches: eight per county
- Progression: group standings determine places in the knockout stage
How to follow Group A or Group B
Streams in the viewer can be tagged by competition group. When those tags are set, choose Group A or Group B in the Streams controls or Division layout to show only the matches from that group. The featured-stream dropdown then contains only the filtered games.
That same selection can be paired with the live One Day Cup table. It is a straightforward way to follow the matches that directly affect the group your county is trying to qualify from.
A practical setup for a day of 50-over cricket
Start with an equal grid while the first innings are developing. As targets become clear, move to a featured layout and choose the most compelling chase as the main stream. Keep the other close games visible and mute all but the commentary you want to hear.
On mobile, select one or two games to reduce data use and keep controls readable. On desktop, a four-stream grid gives a useful overview without making each score graphic too small.
Follow the competition
Put the guide into practice
Open the live viewer for available county broadcasts or use the tables page to follow every configured 2026 competition.
Frequently asked questions
Is the One Day Cup the same as the Metro Bank One Day Cup?
Yes. Metro Bank is the title sponsor, so the official men’s competition name is the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
How many overs are played in a One Day Cup match?
A completed full match is List A cricket with up to 50 overs per side, subject to playing conditions and weather adjustments.
How many groups are in the men’s One Day Cup?
There are two groups of nine counties: Group A and Group B.
Official sources
Competition details and broadcast availability can change. Check the ECB and relevant county channels for definitive match information.