How to Watch Cricket Online: Streaming Services, Broadcasters by Country & Legal Options
Find out how to legally stream cricket worldwide — ICC.tv, Willow TV, Sony Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Sky Sports, and more. Country-by-country broadcaster guide and tips for watching cricket anywhere.
Watching live cricket legally depends almost entirely on where you are in the world. Broadcasting rights for international and domestic cricket are sold country-by-country, which means the service that carries India Tests is different from the one that shows them in England. This guide covers the major platforms for the most important cricket markets as of 2025-2026, helping fans find legal, reliable ways to watch their favourite teams and tournaments.
India: Disney+ Hotstar and JioStar
In India, the primary broadcaster for international cricket and the IPL is Star Sports / JioStar (previously known as Disney+ Hotstar before the Reliance-Disney merger in 2024). JioStar holds rights to all ICC events, all BCCI-organised cricket (including IPL), and many bilateral series involving India. The streaming platform requires a paid subscription and streams matches in multiple resolutions. JioStar is also the dominant platform in many South Asian markets. For Indian diaspora audiences abroad, access may require a VPN or use of a separate regional broadcaster.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket and TNT Sports
In the United Kingdom, cricket rights are split between Sky Sports and free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4. Sky Sports holds the primary rights to England international matches (Tests, ODIs, T20Is), and streams are available via the Sky Go app or through Now TV as a streaming day pass. Channel 4 holds free-to-air rights to some Tests. The BBC retains cricket highlights under a secondary deal. For overseas tournaments (IPL, BBL, PSL), Sky Sports often co-broadcasts alongside dedicated channels. Cricket fans in the UK without a Sky subscription can use Now TV to access Sky Sports via a rolling day or month pass.
Australia: Foxtel and Cricket Australia Network
In Australia, international and domestic cricket is broadcast primarily on Fox Cricket, a Foxtel and Kayo Sports channel. Kayo Sports allows streaming without a full Foxtel subscription and is widely used by Australian cricket fans. Free-to-air broadcaster Channel 7 holds rights to some Big Bash League matches and home international Test cricket, which means many Australia Test matches are also available on free-to-air TV. The Cricket Australia app provides ball-by-ball commentary and some live streaming to Cricket Australia members.
United States and Canada: Willow TV
Willow TV is the primary cricket broadcaster in North America for international cricket. It operates a cable television channel and a streaming service (Willow TV Extra) available on platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and web browsers. Coverage includes major ICC events, some bilateral series, and English county cricket. The streaming subscription is priced competitively for the South Asian diaspora market in the US and Canada. Peacock (NBC Universal's streaming service) has also carried some cricket events in the United States.
- India and South Asia: JioStar (formerly Disney+ Hotstar) — all ICC events and IPL
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports (primary), Channel 4 (some free-to-air Tests), Now TV (day passes)
- Australia: Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket (streaming), Channel 7 (free-to-air BBL and some Tests)
- USA and Canada: Willow TV (cable and streaming), Peacock (NBC, some ICC events)
- Caribbean: Flow Sports and CWI TV for regional matches
- New Zealand: Sky New Zealand for home internationals and overseas matches
ICC.tv and Official ICC Streaming
The ICC operates ICC.tv as an official streaming platform for certain markets and events. It is particularly useful for fans in smaller cricket markets who do not have dedicated local broadcast partners. Coverage varies significantly by event and by the user's country of residence. ICC.tv typically offers free highlights and some live coverage for ICC events in uncontracted territories. The ICC Digital platform also provides comprehensive coverage of Women's cricket events in markets where TV rights have not been sold commercially.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch IPL cricket outside India?
IPL is broadcast by different partners in different regions: Sky Sports in the UK, Willow TV in North America, SuperSport in South Africa, Kayo Sports in Australia, and various other regional broadcasters. Internationally, the JioStar app requires an Indian billing address but some VPN solutions allow access; however, checking your local licensed broadcaster is the recommended legal approach.
Is there any free cricket streaming service?
Some free options exist: ICC.tv provides free highlights and some live coverage in uncontracted territories. Channel 4 in the UK shows some Tests free-to-air. Channel 7 in Australia broadcasts some BBL and Tests free. YouTube channels affiliated with national cricket boards often post highlights legally. For most premium live cricket, a subscription or pay-per-view option is required.
What is Willow TV and is it available worldwide?
Willow TV is a cricket-specific broadcasting service based in the United States, primarily serving the North American market. It operates both a cable television channel and the Willow TV Extra streaming app. It holds rights to numerous cricket events for US and Canadian audiences. It is not widely available outside North America.