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With year-round action all over the globe, cricket fans have plenty to enjoy. However, if you’re based in the U.S., figuring out how to watch cricket online can be tricky.
At a Glance: How to Watch Cricket Online In the U.S.
Here, we’ve outlined some of the best ways to livestream cricket online in the U.S., including options that let you access Indian Premiere League matches, Big Bash League games, and other top T20 action.
How to Watch Cricket Online In the U.S.
In the U.S., the channel Willow broadcasts cricket matches from: IPL, Big Bash League, Men’s T20 World Cup, Cricket World Cup, Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan Super League, Major League Cricket, Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, and U19 Cricket World Cup. ESPN+ shows many of the same league and country matches.
Below are some of the best streaming services that fans can use to watch cricket in the U.S., including free trial and pricing information.
Sling
Our favorite streaming service for watching cricket online in the U.S. is Sling. The service offers two packages with Willow: The Dashkin Flex Pack and the Desi Binge Plus plan. The Dashkin Flex Pack delivers access to 15 Indian TV channels — including Willow — and is priced at $10 a month. The upgraded Desi Binge Plus plan has the same live channels, but you also get on-demand content. The Desi plan is $15 a month.
DirecTV Stream
Cricket fans can also watch the sport in the U.S. with DirecTV Stream. The live TV streamer carries Willow in its Sports Pack add-on, as well as other premium sports channels like NFL Network and CBS Sports Network. DirecTV Plans start at $79.99 a month, and the Sports Pack is an additional $14.99 a month. All plans start with a five-day free trial.
Fubo
Fubo also carries Willow, but you’ll need the Sports Plus add-on in addition to a base plan. Fubo packages start at $79.99 a month and the Sports Plus add-on is an extra $6.99 per month. Before paying, however, you get a seven-day free trial.
Cricket fans can also get coverage through ESPN+, which is much more affordable than the services above. Subscriptions are $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year if you pay annually.
Stream Cricket In the U.S. With a VPN
One of the best ways to watch cricket in the U.S. is to digitally leave the country. Because cricket is so international (and doesn’t have a huge following in the States), many streaming services that carry the sport are not available outside their home nation.
The solution to this is a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs let you securely connect to servers in other parts of the globe, essentially relocating your streaming device to that region. This way, you’ll be able to access any content that’s normally geo-blocked here in the U.S. For example, you can watch cricket matches on India’s Disney+ Hotstar, England’s BBC iPlayer, or Australia’s 9Now.
If you don’t have a VPN and want to try this option, we recommend ExpressVPN or NordVPN. Both are very popular, offering fast connectivity, great security, and hundreds of servers to choose from. Both also start around $13 a month, unless you want to save by paying for multiple months upfront.
