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TL;DR: Live stream the UFC on Paramount+. Access these live streams for free with a 30-day trial for Walmart+.

Some of the biggest names in sport became famous with the UFC. We're talking about the likes of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Brock Lesnar, and Georges St-Pierre. All of these household names earned their stripes in the Octagon, and now the next wave of UFC superstars are primed and ready to take things to the next level.

And millions of fans from around the world will be watching every moment. Fortunately for this dedicated group of followers, it has never been easier to watch the biggest fight nights without spending anything.

If you want to watch the UFC for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the UFC?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions. The organization produces events worldwide — the UFC has held over 750 events going into 2026.

How to watch the UFC for free

The UFC is available to live stream on Paramount+. New subscribers can get Paramount+ for $8.99 per month with access to all UFC events.

Alternatively, you can sign up for a 30-day trial for Walmart+ to gain access to Paramount+ for free. Paramount+ is included as a perk of Walmart+, so with a free trial of Walmart+, you can live stream the UFC without spending anything. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

If you're outside the U.S. for the next fight, you might need to use a VPN to unblock the UFC on Paramount+. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., allowing you to unblock live streams of the UFC from anywhere in the world.

Live stream the UFC from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

4. Visit Paramount+

5. Watch the UFC from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the next fight before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the UFC?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the UFC from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Not only will Koofr Cloud Storage save you a fortune in the long run — goodbye monthly cloud storage fees — but it also offers much better privacy. Your files will be end-to-end encrypted, so they won’t be accessed by anyone, including the company itself. When you need them, Koofr’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to grab from a smartphone, computer, or via WebDAV.

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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

SEE ALSO: The 27 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now 20. House of Villains, Season 3

The Traitors Season 4 wraps up this week, but for those of you who love to watch reality TV stars scheming together in a house, might we suggest House of Villains as a possible replacement? The series brings infamous reality TV villains under one roof for a season of challenges, alliances, and banishments. Cast members include Traitors alumni like Kate Chastain and Tom Sandoval, as well as Flavor of Love's Tiffany "New York" Pollard. They're sure to bring the drama, but if you're looking for even better post-Traitors reality TV fare, I recommend you keep reading this list. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Joel McHale, Paul Abrahamian, Tyson Apostol, Kate Chastain, Jackie Christie, Drita D'Avanzo, Plane Jane, Johnny Middlebrooks, Ashley Mitchell, Tiffany "New York" Pollard, Christine Quinn, and Tom Sandoval

How to watch: House of Villains Season 3 premieres Feb. 26 on Peacock.

19. In the Blink of an Eye

Andrew Stanton has directed such celebrated animated adventures as Finding Nemo and WALL-E — as well as the live-action flop John Carter. Now, with the Colby Day-penned In the Blink of an Eye, he delivers interweaving vignettes about technology and human connection that stretch from a literal Neanderthal's struggle for survival to a contemporary anthropologist's search for work/life, to a far-flung space colony where mankind is taking bold new steps 

While Stanton collected a promising cast for his film, the reviews out of its Sundance debut were bleak. And we can confirm, this movie is a mess. Imagine Black Mirror without nuance or Cloud Atlas without ambition, and you'll have some idea. The Neanderthal plot, which features no modern dialogue, is the most impactful thread. The rest is confounding and bland. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor 

Starring: Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs, Tanaya Beatty, Jorge Vargas, and Skywalker Hughes 

How to watch: In the Blink of an Eye will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 27.

18. CIA

You know FBI, now here's CIA. From Dick Wolf and David Hudgins, the CBS spinoff will be the natural next watch for fans, with this case-of-the-week drama cannonballing into intelligence operations that overlap. From the two institutions, CIA agency case officer Colin Glass (Lucifer's Tom Ellis) and FBI special agent Bill Goodman (Chicago Med's Nick Gehlfuss) are thrown together in the name of national security, and the differences between domestic and international law enforcement come into focus. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

Starring: Tom Ellis, Nick Gehlfuss, Natalee Linez, and Necar Zadegan

How to watch: The first episode of CIA is now streaming on Paramount+. New episodes premiere Mondays at 10 p.m. ET and stream the next day on Paramount+.

17. Crazy Old Lady

If you're seeking a scary story where no good deed goes unpunished, then you'll appreciate Crazy Old Lady. Written and directed by Martín Mauregui, this horror movie begins with a relatively mundane phone call. A woman is on the line with her elderly mother, Alicia (Carmen Maura), whose dementia keeps throwing them into a frustrating conversational loop. Not able to go check on her mom, she calls on an ex-boyfriend named Pedro (Daniel Hendler) to go by the house. Far from a feeble old woman living in fear, Alicia is fired up with a wicked scheme of her own. 

Dealing with some dark topics, including cognitive decline, sexual assault, and murder, Crazy Old Lady can be hard to watch. So, before you hit play, brace yourselves accordingly. — K.P. 

Starring: Carmen Maura and Daniel Hendler

How to watch: Crazy Old Lady will debut on Shudder on Feb. 27. 

16. The Traitors, Season 4 finale

After 11 episodes of conga lines and commiseration, The Traitors Season 4 comes to a close this week. But who will come out on top in this game of betrayal and murder? Will Traitor Rob Rausch continue to steamroll the competition with the help of new compatriot Eric Nam? Or will the Faithfuls finally come to their senses and realize Rob's been playing them masterfully this whole time? — B.E.

Starring: Alan Cumming, Mark Ballas, Maura Higgins, Tara Lipinski, Eric Nam, Rob Rausch, and Johnny Weir

How to watch: The Traitors Season 4 finale premieres Feb. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.

15. Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans

Can you believe there have been 50 seasons of Survivor? That's 50 seasons of blindsides, immunity idols, and host Jeff Probst telling contestants they've got to dig deep. Now, Survivor celebrates its impressive run with Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, which brings back 24 prior contestants, including recent winners like Kyle Fraser and Savannah Louie, legends like Cirie Fields, and White Lotus creator (and Survivor: David vs. Goliath runner-up) Mike White.

In addition to all these familiar faces, Survivor 50 incorporates fan-voted elements. These range from choosing the starting tribe colors to determining whether immunity idols would be in the game. One thing fans didn't vote on? The inclusion of celebrity guests, like Jimmy Fallon or Mr. Beast. — B.E.

Starring: Jeff Probst, Aubry Bracco, Q Burdette, Charlie Davis, Rick Devens, Colby Donaldson, Tiffany Ervin, Cirie Fields, Emily Flippen, Kyle Fraser, Chrissy Hofbeck, Christian Hubicki, Joe Hunter, Kamilla Karthigesu, Angelina Keeley, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Savannah Louie, Ozzy Lusth, Genevieve Mushaluk, Dee Valladares, Rizo Velovic, Benjamin "Coach" Wade, Mike White, and Jonathan Young

How to watch: The first episode of Survivor 50 is now streaming on Paramount+. New episodes air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, and stream the next day on Paramount+.

14. American Classic 

American Classic is a new series about a big Broadway star with an equally big ego who returns to his small hometown after being dealt some harsh blows. Kevin Kline stars as Richard Bean, whose Broadway run is derailed not only by a very bad review from a cutting critic but also the death of his estranged mother. Once back, he reconnects with his friends and family, and finds fresh purpose in giving back to the community — and the community theater — that made him. 

Seems like charming stuff. And I'm always a sucker for Kevin Kline. — K.P. 

Starring: Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, Jon Tenney, Tony Shalhoub, Aaron Tveit, Stephen Spinella, Len Cariou, Jane Alexander, Jessica Hecht, Nell Verlaque, Billy Carter, Elise Kibler, Ajay Friese, and Mark Linn-Baker 

How to watch: American Classic premieres on MGM+ on March 1.

13. Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter

Stand-up and former After Midnight host Taylor Tomlinson is back with another Netflix comedy special. The comic, who's been crushing it on TikTok, explores her religious trauma with the cheekily titled Prodigal Daughter. Raised a devout Christian, her upbringing has been a recurring topic in her comedy. But this new special could push the envelope there. As she teases in the trailer above, "It's a lot of God stuff and a lot of gay stuff and my agents are nervous." 

Tomlinson will be spinning jokes about everything from the Bible and her own bisexuality to Pete Davidson. — K.P. 

Starring: Taylor Tomlinson 

How to watch: Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter is now streaming on Netflix.

12. The Bluff

In The Bluff, Priyanka Chopra Jonas stars as the former pirate legend called Ercell "Bloody Mary" Bodden. Ercell has tried to outrun her past and her nasty ex-captain (played by none other than Karl Urban), but now she must kick pirate ass to protect her family. I'm here for it! Prime Video's new action movie was produced by the Russo Brothers and directed by Frank E. Flowers, with a script by Flowers and Joe Ballarini, and it promises bloody brawls, rapscallion sword fights, and general backstabbing on the high seas and on shore. — S.C.

Starring: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Karl Urban

How to watch: The Bluff is now streaming on Prime Video.

11. The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA

Formerly known as the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA is a celebration of the best performances of the year, voted on by America's most prestigious acting guild. Kristen Bell will host the 32nd annual Actor Awards, which will boast stars from TV and film, coming together to celebrate excellence in their craft. 

SEE ALSO: SAG Actor Awards nominations 2026: 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' dominate

With the Oscars fast approaching, the Actor Awards could be the next clue for who will go home with an Academy Award. But considering the Golden Globes and BAFTAs had some major differences, the Actor Awards are not easy to predict. So tune in for the glamor, the gratitude, and to sharpen your chances in the office Oscar pool. 

Starring: Kristen Bell, Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi, Amy Madigan, and more. 

How to watch: The Actor Awards stream live on Netflix on March 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

10. DTF St. Louis

Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini are caught in a potentially murderous love triangle in HBO's new limited series DTF St. Louis. When Floyd (Harbour) turns up dead, suspicion turns to his co-worker and close friend Clark (Bateman). He introduced him to hookup app DTF St. Louis, which may have played a part in Floyd's demise. Add in that Clark may have been having an affair with Floyd's wife Carol (Cardellini), and you're looking at a supremely sticky situation.

Despite its intriguing (and salacious) hook, as well as strong performances from its three leads, DTF St. Louis risks fizzling like its characters' unsatisfying marriages. From dragging out its central investigation to almost repeating scenes word for word, the show's non-chronological storytelling too often feels like it's spinning its wheels. — B.E.

Starring: Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, Arlan Ruf, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chris Perfetti

How to watch: DTF St. Louis premieres March 1 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

9. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2

Here there be Titans! Apple TV's MonsterVerse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns with a vengeance for Season 2, which introduces a terrifying new beast: Titan X. An aquatic beast of immense power, Titan X has the potential to be the most destructive monster we've seen in the MonsterVerse. It's so threatening, in fact, that the trailer suggests the only way to take it out is by unleashing both Godzilla and King Kong against it. You know what they say: Let them fight.* — B.E.

Starring: Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, Anders Holm, Takehiro Hira, Amber Midthunder, Curtiss Cook, Cliff Curtis, Dominique Tipper, and Camilo Jiménez Varón

How to watch: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 premieres Feb. 27 on Apple TV.

8. Bridgerton, Season 4, Part 2

What happens after Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) asks Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) to be his mistress? And will he ever put two and two together and realize she is his beloved Lady in Silver? This week, we finally find out.

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 picks up in the wake of Benedict's disastrous "proposal," and from the looks of the trailer, there's a lot of angsty yearning from both parties as Sophie takes some time to weigh her choices. Ben and Sophie don't go completely no-contact though, as the trailer also showcases a fair share of steamy scenes between the star-crossed lovers. On top of seeing how this delicious Cinderella story ends, Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 will also see the return of Kate (Simone Ashley) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as well as more sumptuous string covers of pop hits.  — B.E.

Starring: Yerin Ha, Luke Thompson, Adjoa Andoh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Nicola Coughlan, Ruth Gemmell, Claudia Jessie, Luke Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, and Emma Naomi

How to watch: Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

7. FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER

Indie director Jim Jarmusch has forged his reputation on intimate and immaculately cool character-driven dramas like Dead Man, Broken Flowers, Only Lovers Left Alive, and the unconventional zombie dramedy The Dead Don't Die. He has a way of taking famous actors and transforming them in ways we've never seen before. So frankly, we were giddy about this combination of ensemble cast and Jarmusch before we even got to the plot.*

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is a collection of three vignettes, each focusing on a family reunion. While these three families aren't related to each other, each story shares similarities, some superficial. Some profound. In my review out of the New York Film Festival, I cheered, "His astoundingly stacked cast boasts Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat. Together, they construct short yet solid stories of three families in moments both mundane and pivotal, creating an absorbing portrait of love that's messy and profound." — K.P.

Starring: Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat

How to watch: FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER begins streaming on MUBI Feb. 27.

6. Shoresy, Season 5

Last week, we missed that Shoresy Season 5 had arrived on Hulu. My sincere apologies, as this show is perfectly suited to snowy days and frustrating times. A spin-off from the hilarious Canadian comedy series Letterkenny, Shoresy takes the eponymous foul-mouthed hockey player (portrayed by series creator Jared Keeso) into new terrain: vulnerability. Think Heated Rivalry, with less sex and more "your mom" jokes. 

Sure, Shoresy can chirp insults and barrel into a brawl with the best of them. But at his core, he's got a big heart that shows in a lot of truly touching and very silly ways. An underdog story about a team that hates to lose, Shoresy is always finding new ways to make its audience laugh while championing the power of community. Season 5 has the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs hanging up their jerseys for a new challenge. Reteaming as the NOSHO North Stars, they're taking on the European team that's been talking trash on North American hockey. While Shoresy builds a winning culture, his relationship with sports reporter Laura Mohr (Camille Sullivan) is maturing. So, whether you love when he spits insults at teenage boys, suffers indignities from a snarky kid vlogger, or lays down swoon-worthy sweet talk to his lady, Shoresy Season 5 is sure to please. 

And if you've not gotten on board with this show yet, each season is six episodes long. So, it's easy to binge. And you don't need to know anything about Letterkenny to join in on the fun. — K.P. 

Starring: Jared Keeso, Tasya Teles, Blair Lamora, Keilani Elizabeth Rose, Ryan McDonell, Camille Sullivan, Jonathan-Ismaël Diaby, Terry Ryan, and Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat

How to watch: Shoresy is now streaming on Hulu.

5. Paradise, Season 2

Dan Fogelman's sci-fi thriller Paradise goes beyond the bunker in Season 2, showing viewers what the world looks like in the aftermath of the mass extinction event shown in Season 1. While Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) is searching for his wife, Teri (Enuka Okuma), he runs across new survivors like Annie (Shailene Woodley). Elsewhere, the bunker is in chaos, with Samantha "Sinatra" Redmond (Julianne Nicholson) doing everything to keep things under control. She's also got a secret project cooking, which may or may not involve time travel.

Whatever sci-fi twist Paradise Season 3 is hinting at, it's enough to keep me both hooked and flabbergasted at the show's talent for bonkers developments. But even outside of that, Paradise Season 2 has a lot to love, like a sweetly hopeful take on post-apocalyptic life. At times, the show leans a bit too heavily into the saccharine, but as I wrote in my season review, "[T]hat almost-corny earnestness is part of Paradise's appeal. Combine that with whatever bananas twists Fogelman and his team have cooking, and you're looking at a heavenly good time." — B.E.

Starring: Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Krys Marshall, Enuka Okuma, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV, Charlie Evans, James Marsden, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, and Jon Beavers

How to watch: The first three episodes of Paradise Season 2 are now streaming on Hulu, with a new episode every Monday.

4. Arco

French director Ugo Bienvenu's Academy Award–nominated animated film Arco is part fanciful tale of rainbows, time travel, and childhood friendship, part climate change fable. It all kicks off when 10-year-old Arco (voiced by Juliano Valdi in the English-language dub) steals his sister's time-traveling cloak and journeys from 2932 to 2075. There, he becomes fast friends with young Iris (voiced by Romy Fay), and the two endeavor to get him home. The pair's efforts play out against a sobering backdrop of ecological disaster, creating a poignant portrait of a world in crisis, and the hopeful young souls who will inherit it.

With its climate change angle and unlikely friendships, Arco recalls two of 2024's animated standouts:  Flow and The Wild Robot. But it also forges an identity of its own thanks to its stunning 2D animation, which plays like a combination of the styles of Jean Giraud (aka Mœbius) and the films of Studio Ghibli. As I wrote in my review, "In a mainstream animation landscape dominated by 3D-animated films, Arco's visuals are a testament to the enduring power of 2D work, as well as French filmmakers' commitment to the medium. If you love animation, run, don't walk — or better yet, fly by rainbow — to catch it."* — B.E.

Starring: Romy Fay, Juliano Krue Valdi, Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, Flea, America Ferrera, and Mark Ruffalo

How to watch: Arco is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV.

3. The Secret Agent

Kleber Mendonça Filho's Oscar–nominated, BAFTA–nominated, Golden Globe–winning political crime thriller The Secret Agent is finally available to watch at home — and you absolutely should. Set mostly in the '70s during Brazil's military dictatorship, the film sees Civil War star Wagner Moura delivering a riveting performance as a man trying to evade persecution in his own country.

"Mendonça Filho's film explores a time of political corruption, violence, and warranted paranoia through a human lens," I wrote in my review. "With Moura's powerful performance framed by a reverent, authentic aesthetic, The Secret Agent is a deeply humanised look at a historical moment of authoritarianism and government corruption. It's a must-see."* — S.C.

Starring: Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Alice Carvalho, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Hermila Guedes, Isabél Zuaa, and Udo Kier

How to watch: The Secret Agent debuts on Hulu March 1.

2. It Was Just an Accident

This week, check out one of the most critically acclaimed international films of 2025, as Iranian director Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident comes to digital. Winner of the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and nominated for four Golden Globes and two Oscars, it's a major awards season contender for good reason. This tale of former political prisoners trying to get revenge on the man they believe to be their former torturer is equal parts darkly funny and a scathing critique of authoritarianism.

The film hits even harder considering Panahi's life story. The Iranian regime has arrested Panahi in the past and even banned him from making films, meaning he shot several films in secret. While It Was Just an Accident is his first film following the lifting of the ban, he still shot it covertly. Such secrecy amplifies the film's tension, and Panahi certainly pulls no punches in one of the best films of the year.* — B.E.

Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr, Afssaneh Najmabadi, and George Hashemzadeh

How to watch: It Was Just an Accident debuts March 1 on Hulu.

Best of Streaming this week:The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

What do you get when you pair Tracy Morgan with Daniel Radcliffe? The delightful Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, that's what! From 30 Rock's Robert Carlock and Sam Means, this sports mockumentary follows disgraced former NFL player Reggie Dinkins (Morgan) as he tries to rehabilitate his image with the help of documentary filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Radcliffe).

The contrast between Morgan's larger-than-life energy and Radcliffe's more buttoned-up straight man role is gold, amplifying the show's 30 Rock-style rhythm and sharp wit. As I wrote in my review, "While their Reggie Dinkins characters gel like rubber and glue at first, Morgan and Radcliffe are the comedy equivalent of peanut butter and jelly: perfectly complementary, and a joy to savor." — B.E.

Starring: Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall

How to watch: The first two episodes of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins are now streaming on Peacock. New episodes air Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, and stream the following day on Peacock.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.

TL;DR: Lego is running Star Wars make and take events on March 7-8. A limited quantity of Lego Star Wars Lightsabers will be available for free at participating stores in the UK.

Lego regularly runs make and take events in which participants can walk away with an exclusive set without spending anything. These free giveaways always cause a stir, but nothing gets the people going like Star Wars.

Visitors to select Lego Stores on March 7 (from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. GMT) and March 8 (from 12-2 p.m. GMT) can participate in an awesome Lego Star Wars Lightsaber make and take event. This free giveaway is intended for children aged 10+, and the model is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, at participating locations in the UK, while supplies last. Will we see similar events scheduled for the U.S.? That's down to the Will of the Force.

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We should note that this Lego Star Wars Lightsaber is not available for purchase. By taking part in this special event, Star Wars fans can take home something that money literally cannot buy. The only catch is that you're limited to one build per participant, but come on — you can't just turn up and stock up on these exclusive Star Wars sets for free. That would be nice, but that's not the Way of the Force.

Score this free Lego Star Wars Lightsaber at your nearest participating store on March 7-8.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is being sold for $119.99 at Amazon — marking the lowest-ever price for the expansion’s newly released ETB.

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Getting the latest ETB in the Pokémon trading card game is as challenging as it’s ever been, but Amazon is currently the best of the leading retailers out there. As of Feb. 25, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is available for $119.99 at Amazon, landing at its lowest price since launch.

Prices have been fluctuating compared to the other big retailers, but Amazon currently has the competition beat by far — along with only being $2.46 above market price at the time of writing. Walmart is selling Ascended Heroes ETBs for $149.99, TCGplayer for $199.95, and Target for a massive $299.99.

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Centered around Mega Dragonite ex and the dawn of Mega Evolution in the Pokémon X & Y and Pokémon Legends: Z-A eras of the Kalos region, Ascended Heroes brings back Mega Evolved Pokémon ex cards alongside Trainer’s Pokémon and Stellar Tera Pokémon ex cards. 

Inside the box, you’ll get nine Ascended Heroes booster packs, a full-art foil promo card featuring N’s Zekrom, 65 themed card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a player’s guide, and a collector’s storage box with dividers. There’s also a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

We expect these to sell out very soon, so act fast to secure this low price.

To save even more on Elite Trainer Boxes, you can still grab The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ETB for just under $95 at Amazon. Meanwhile, the Pokémon TCG Pokémon Day 2026 Collection is still available for under $40 at Amazon — a great collection for celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

TL;DR: Wendy's is giving out free chili for National Chili Day (Feb. 26). Customers who spend at least $5 can qualify for this free giveaway.

The day has finally come. After months of waiting, National Chili Day 2026 has arrived to bless you with the good stuff.

When it comes to chili, it doesn't get any bigger than Wendy's. This famous chili has something of a cult following. If you're a fan, you're probably well aware of National Chili Day and how Wendy's is planning to celebrate. If you're not fully up to speed just yet, you should know that you can grab a small portion of Wendy’s iconic chili on this special day. Here's how to qualify:

• Sign up as a Wendy’s Rewards member (signing up is easy, fast, and free)

• Make a digital order of at least $5 in the Wendy’s app or online

• Collect your free Wendy’s chili on Feb. 26

It's that easy. We know that the small portion of Wendy's chili isn't technically "free" if you're needing to make an order of at least $5, but in this economy? We'll take what we can get. Buy a couple of drinks to partner with your chili. Buy a burger and have the chili as a starter. Do what you've got to do — Wendy's chili is a solid option at anytime of the day.

Score free Wendy's chili on National Chili Day with this limited-time promotion.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026:

AcrossTesla or Toyota

• The answer is Car.

What the "M" of BMX stands for

• The answer is Moto.

Leafy lunch

• The answer is Salad.

Weighing device

• The answer is Scale.

"To be," in Latin

• The answer is Esse.

DownPepsi and Coke

• The answer is Colas.

Dickens's "___ of Two Cities"

• The answer is A Tale.

Took to another floor, as the [circled letters]

• The answer is Rode.

Apple computers

• The answer is Macs.

Dir. from San Francisco to Santa Monica

• The answer is Sse.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Feb. 26. Sapphic Shelf Explosion, hosted by Year of Queer Lit, is offering free sapphic books for your e-reader.

Stop what you're doing. Another Stuff Your Kindle Day just went live.

This has been a glorious year for bookworms. The quantity and quality of Stuff Your Kindle Days has been unprecedented, and the schedule is showing no signs of slowing down. We've got two events on the calendar for this week, but for now, the focus is firmly on the Sapphic Shelf Explosion.

This 24-hour giveaway, hosted by Year of Queer Lit, offers participants the chance to download 100s of sapphic books for free or just $0.99 (check the price befoe you buy to avoid disappointment). And better yet, everything that you download is yours to keep forever.

SEE ALSO: I tested the best Kindles to help you find the perfect e-reader

Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

The Sapphic Shelf Explosion takes place on Feb. 26.

Stuff Your Kindle Days tend to fall into one of two categories. Some events are live for a number of days, offering you the chance to take stock of your options and download at your leisure. Others are live for 24 hours, which adds a layer of intensity to the experience. The Sapphic Shelf Explosion falls into the latter category, but there's no need to panic. You've still got plenty of time to check everything out, make a plan of priorities, and stock up. It's not like you're going to be spending big anyway.

Which ebooks are free?

The Sapphic Shelf Explosion is offering free or heavily discounted sapphic books that fall into these sub-genres:

• Romance

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Erotica

• Contemporary

• Horror/Psychological/Thriller

• Sci-Fi/Paranormal

• Young Adult

Anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. Kindle and Kobo readers can download these sapphic for free.

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.

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These popular e-readers let you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase. Now that's a sweet bonus for bookworms.

TL:DR: Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles over four consecutive days before Pokémon Day 2026. New products drop at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 23-26 for Walmart+ members.

Pokémon Day is an annual celebration of all things Pokémon. It is held every year on Feb. 27 to mark the release of the original game in Japan. You can expect a lot of exciting announcements and product launches to go live on the big day, but there's actually no need to wait.

Walmart is dropping exclusive Pokémon TCG collectibles over four consecutive days before Pokémon Day 2026. These new products will drop at 10 a.m. ET on each day:

• Feb. 23 — Ascended Heroes ETB

• Feb. 24 — Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Displays

• Feb. 25 — Journey Together Booster Bundle

• Feb. 26 — Destined Rivals Booster Bundle (TBC)

The first drop on Feb. 23 featured Ascended Heroes ETBs. Walmart+ members could score these boxes for $59.99 — way below the $120 price point on TCGplayer. Next came Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Displays for under $130 and Journey Together Booster Bundles for under $35. There's been a lot of speculation about what products are going to featured. If rumours are to be believed, Pokémon fans can expect Destined Rivals Booster Bundles to go live on the final day of this promotion.

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You do need to be a Walmart+ member to shop these exclusive drops — it's easy to sign up and this should hopefully limit the impact of bots and scalpers. These products will likely sell fast, so if you're interested in shopping, we recommend signing up well before the next drop. You don't want to be going through the sign-up process when stock is disappearing before your eyes.

Make sure your Walmart+ subscription is live, clear your schedule, and stock up ahead of Pokémon Day 2026.

TL;DR: Live stream West Indies vs. South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 T20 World Cup action continues with a couple of huge games on Feb. 26. West Indies take on South Africa, quickly followed by an all-important clash as India meet Zimbabwe. After the first round of Super 8 fixtures, South Africa and West Indies have the advantage in Group 1.

The winner of West Indies vs. South Africa will take a huge step towards qualifying for the semi finals. We're expecting a tight game between two unbeaten sides. Keep a close eye on the likes of Shimron Hetmyer and Marco Jansen. They'll be leading the way for their respective sides.

If you want to watch West Indies vs. South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is West Indies vs. South Africa?

West Indies vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 4:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 26. This game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

How to watch West Indies vs. South Africa for free

West Indies vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream West Indies vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

A new clip of Interview with the Vampire Season 3 has been released, showing Lestat (Sam Reid) not only finding out about Louis' (Jacob Anderson) titular interview, but also hearing its readers unfavourably compare him to his love rival Armand (Assad Zaman). Understandably, he is not having a good time.

Renamed The Vampire Lestat, the third season of Interview with the Vampire covers the second novel in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. In the book, Lestat joins an '80s rock band, goes on tour, and recounts his past both before and after meeting Louis. 

The television adaptation tweaks a few elements from the novel, moving its events several decades forward judging by the clip's inclusion of video calls and Beyonce references. However, it looks as though we can expect both Lestat's musical inclinations and his on-and-off again relationship with Louis to remain.

The Vampire Lestat premieres June on AMC and AMC+.

The first part of Bridgerton's fourth season left us on cliffhanger worthy of throwing glassware, with three little words hanging in the air: "Be my mistress." And they'll stay there, stitched into the hem of Part 2, which continues the season's trials, trysts, and tribulations, and moves into more serious territory (don't worry, it's still Bridgerton, not Hamnet).

Season 4, Part 2 sees the Shondaland/Netflix series moving between joy, forbidden love, and tragedy, with soapy fairy tale twists and swoon-worthy romance decked out in the series' signature pop Regency aesthetic. Steamy and sad, the season sees showrunner Jess Brownell lean into considerations of love beyond society's rules, while laying the groundwork for one hell of a Season 5.

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As in the first part of Season 4, Bridgerton's second half continues its Downton Abbey turn to foreground a story of class, using the fairy tale framework of Cinderella to question society's antiquated rules on marriage.

Importantly, it's the first season of Bridgerton we've really gotten to know members of the Ton's working class, a thread the series continues to weave through the second half, seeing characters like housekeepers Mrs. Varley (Lorraine Ashbourne) and Mrs. Wilson (Geraldine Alexander) as indispensable members of the Ton, keepers of information, and characters in their own right — including our protagonist.

Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), who was previously a servant to her evil stepmother, Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung), and her daughters, Rosamund (Michelle Mao) and Posy (Isabella Wei), has taken up employment in the Bridgerton household. That's all thanks to the man she's secretly in love with, the Ton's most eligible bachelor, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson). He still doesn't know she's the masked lady in silver from the first episode's masquerade ball, and she's still running from Lady Araminta's wrath, with Leung carving a sublime villain of the season's antagonist. Honestly, step on my shoe clips.

Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung) with her daughters Rosamund (Michelle Mao) and Posy (Isabella Wei) in "Bridgerton." Credit: Liam Daniel / Netflix

Over four drama-packed episodes, Bridgerton sees Sophie remain steadfast on her reasons for not becoming a mistress, while Benedict simply cannot understand it from his position of rich male privilege. Joining the ranks of Bridgerton's multi-season yearnissance, Leung and Thompson's chemistry never falters for a second, making Sophie and Benedict a genuinely cheer-worthy duo amid potential scandal.

Here, Bridgerton really digs into the practicalities of "improper" matches like never before, with Ha giving an impeccable performance through Sophie's frustration at her options, lamenting "love in the face of generations of established practice." The series also gives Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) a complex narrative arc with her reaction to Sophie and Benedict's attachment, gifting Gemmell and Thompson many a dramatic scene unpacking the nature of "appropriate" marriage matches. Plus, series favourite Jonathan Bailey is excellent this season as the devil's advocate, Anthony Bridgerton, with a brief return seeing him lay down the societal law for his brother.

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 balances steam with solemnity. Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) in "Bridgerton." Credit: Liam Daniel / Netflix

While Season 4's first half focused on a romantic slow burn, the second half pulls directly from Bridgerton author Julia Quinn's books for some deliriously steamy sequences (social media feeds will inevitably slosh about bath sex for a while to come).

However, while the series lives up to its raunchy Regency reputation, Bridgerton parallels such vivacity by venturing into its most sombre territory yet. For a season that by no means will be its last, Bridgerton Season 4 bakes in many "ends." The imminent departure of Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) from Queen Charlotte's (Golda Rosheuvel) side sees these two impeccable actors giving the season's diamond performances — an unspoken moment between them in episode 6 will stay with me forever.

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However, there are more permanent ends afoot. Bridgerton has dabbled with loss, mainly through the omnipresent absence of Bridgerton patriarch Edmund, but death has always happened offscreen or long ago. A hard clash with the splendour, romance, and pink fluffy set decoration of the season, elements of Part 2 find themselves draped in mourning black. It's one of the events of the Bridgerton books which readers know well has been sitting on the horizon from the very first Netflix season. I won't spoil it here, but suffice to say main characters are sent down the "winding and illogical path" of grief and guilt — a hard pivot from gossip, filling one's dance card, and taking tea.

It's relatively unchartered territory for the series, allowing production designer Alison Gartshore, costume designer John Glaser, and hair and makeup designer Nic Collins to consider what Bridgerton looks like if Wednesday Addams landed in the Ton. But it also allows for quietly moving performances from two characters we'll see much more of in the future.

Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 lays the groundwork for one hell of a Season 5. Michaela (Masali Baduza) and Francesca (Hannah Dodd). Credit: Liam Daniel / Netflix

Much of Bridgerton Season 4 concerns lovers hailing from opposing worlds, drawn to each other like a moth to a flame despite not fitting the Ton's social rules for marriage matches. As Julie Andrews' always comforting Lady Whistledown voice-over says, "The draw of two differing desires can be torture at best… Perhaps the desire is not the problem, but the world itself." This season, Sophie and Benedict struggle with the impossibility of their match across classes, and through subtle hints, keen-eyed viewers will see a long-overdue journey on the horizon.

The end of Part 1 saw the unexpected arrival of Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), the cousin of John Stirling (Victor Alli), whom we met at the end of Season 3. (This character is the gender-flipped version of Michael Stirling from the books.) Over the second part of Season 4, the show establishes the lived-in friendship between Francesca, John, and Michaela, whose connection in Quinn's books is one of inseparable Three Musketeers energy, and sets up the hesitant, unspoken draw between Francesca and Michaela.

Hannah Dodd lets Francesca breathe a little with a few moments of unbridled emotion in Season 4, assisted by muffled sound design and close camera angles. However, Baduza deserves much more room to unpack Michaela's "chaos," as a "woman of passion" whose charm commands a room — instead, the majority of her character's emotions and actions from Quinn's books are relegated to Benedict this season.

Without spoiling things, many fans might be disappointed not to see the sapphic storyline we've been waiting for since Michaela's character was revealed in Season 3. However, to me, this is an exciting clue that we may be looking at a Season 5 that foregrounds queer desire and love, instead of relegating it to a side storyline. This season, Bridgerton leans into a different kind of yearning: one of being able to live freely, outside of society's rules. Benedict tells Sophie, "Society should not be allowed to dictate the rules of how one lives life. Or who one loves," and it feels like Bridgerton is setting up Season 5 on a platform of love and pride, not scandal. "Love does not always look how one expects," Michaela says.

As always, Bridgerton knows the power of the long game, delivering an action-packed, fascinating, swoon-worthy, and aesthetically magnificent Season 4, while holding its cards close to its chest for Season 5.

Bridgerton is now streaming on Netflix.

When companies pivot, they often focus on markets and strategy—but forget to assess whether their investors will come along. If you’re leading a major shift, don’t treat shareholder alignment as an afterthought. Make it part of your strategic planning from the start. Here’s how.  Create investor scorecards. Start by analyzing what your investors actually back, not what they say they prefer. Examine the […]

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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An expression.

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IDIOM

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A popular Canadian.

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DRAKE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A mass.

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CLUMP

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Dignity.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

PRIDE

Final Hurdle hint

Hits the slopes.

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SKIER

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Have you spotted the Moon looking a bit fuller night after night? This is because we are approaching the Full Moon, a phase in the lunar cycle.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 70% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

With just your naked eye, you'll be able to see the Mares Tranquillitatis and Serenitatis are both easy to spot, as well as the Tycho Crater. With binoculars you'll also be able to see the Mare Nectaris, and the Alphonsus and Endymion Craters. Add a telescope to this line up and you'll see much more, including the Apollo 16 and 14 landing spots, and the Rima Ariadaeus.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to orbit the Earth. Over the course of this period, it moves through eight recognisable phases. While the same side of the Moon always faces us, the amount of its surface lit by the Sun changes as it continues along its path. The shifts in sunlight create the different appearances we see from Earth, ranging from a fully illuminated Moon to a thin sliver or near darkness. The eight phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: Live stream the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The best international T20 teams are in India and Sri Lanka to compete for the T20 World Cup. This competition always delivers incredible drama and huge performances from the best players in the world, and this edition in no different.

You can expect the likes of India, South Africa, and England to be fighting it out in the latter stages. Those teams were the pre-tournament favorites, but this electric form of the game is always unpredictable. Australia were dumped out in the group stage, but the likes of Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan made it through to the Super 8 stage. We can't wait to watch the top teams come together over the next couple of weeks to battle it out for the trophy.

If you want to watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the T20 World Cup?

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a Twenty20 International cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council. The event is generally held every two years. India are the defending champions.

In 2026, 20 teams will compete in 55 matches across five venues. The 20 qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five. In the group stage, each team will play four matches in a round-robin format, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. At this point, teams will be placed into two groups of four, and will play three matches. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage.

When is the 2026 T20 World Cup?

The 2026 T20 World Cup is the 10th edition of the competition. This year's event takes place from Feb. 7 to March 8.

How to watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free

The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 for free with ExpressVPN.

I walked into Unpacked, the event in San Francisco where the company unveiled its Galaxy s26 lineup, as ... well, not quite a card-carrying Apple fan, but let's just say my iPhone, iPad, Airpods, and Macbook came with. I was there to report on the launch, not to be tempted by anything an Android phone could offer.

The last thing I expected was the Galaxy S26 Ultra giving me a really compelling reason to switch to the Samsung side. But that's exactly what happened when I spent some hands-on time at Unpacked with the top-of-the-range device.

It's not about the thinness and lightness of the S26 Ultra, though that is noticeable. The deep, shiny "cobalt violet" shade is very much my vibe, though even the most alluring purple color isn't likely to make me end a 17-year relationship with iPhones.

And it isn't about the Ultra's camera, as undeniably fantastic as its specs are. I did think I might prefer that slim 3-camera notch on the back to the hideously large bump (which we're supposed to call a plateau) on the iPhone 17 ... until I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra on a table, screen up ... and it tilted noticeably to one side. Oh, I found myself thinking, so that's why Apple went with the bump.

No, it was one privacy screen feature that bewitched me. Not the S26 Ultra's ability to prevent what Samsung called "shoulder surfing," but an option the company barely flagged at all in its keynote — the ability to limit the privacy screen to your notifications alone.

Privacy, please Don't ruin the surprise! Credit: Chris Taylor / Mashable

Sure, "shoulder surfing" can sometimes be a problem in a crowded situation, such as public transit, if you happen to be looking at something sensitive. (But really, can't it just wait until you get off the bus?)

In our smartphone-driven world, however, there's a problem we come across more frequently — a situation where we actively want to share something on our screen, be it a hilarious meme or a takeout menu, but feel anxious about the possibility of revealing messages popping up while we do so.

I'm not the only person who has had to get very good at pretending I didn't just see that very personal message pop up on a friend's phone while they were really eager to show me something else. Nor am I the only smartphone user who tries hard to remember to activate "Do Not Disturb" before such potentially embarrassing moments.

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So if Samsung can just block out some of the screen for folks at your shoulder, that's a game changer. And it seems they can, really effectively. In the photo above, you can see how the Ultra is barely tilted away, but the notification is already very greyed-out. Your friends (if they're good friends) don't usually want to see your private missives anyway; even this minimal angle assists their brains in blocking it out before it disappears.

Tilt the screen any further, and the notification is as thoroughly redacted as a reluctantly-released DOJ document.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy screen settings are surprisingly customizable, too. The ability to pick and choose which apps always get the privacy screen treatment is a no-brainer when you think about it; you're probably always going to want to keep your banking app private, for example. We're sure you're thinking of other examples right now. The point is, you should be free to do you.

So is this built-in, highly customizable privacy shield enough to make me switch to the Samsung side of the smartphone divide? The honest answer right now, for this iPhone fanboy, is "maybe." And that should terrify Apple into action, assuming they aren't already working on a similar feature for the iPhone 18.

Your move, Tim Cook.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're comedic.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: A marker

• Green: They're the same color

• Blue: Comedic

• Purple: "___ and thank you!"

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Pivotal point

• Green: Green things

• Blue: Elements of joke telling

• Purple: "___ Please"

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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #991 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Pivotal point: CROSSROADS, LANDMARK, MILESTONE, WATERSHED

• Green things: GRASSHOPPER, SHAMROCK, STATUE OF LIBERTY, WASABI

• Elements of joke telling: CALLBACK, PUNCHLINE, SETUP, TIMING

• "___ Please": ATTENTION, CHECK, DRUMROLL, PRETTY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you always have to have the last word.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to behavior.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe snappy traits.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Talking Back.

NYT Strands word list for February 26

• Trep

• Cute

• Fresh

• Saucy

• Talking Back

• Cheeky

• Sassy

• Impudent

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're fascinated by antique weapons.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

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A spear.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

LANCE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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