Watching cricket in the US is not straightforward. This is because coverage changes from one competition to another.
For instance, Willow carries major events such as the IPL, ICC tournaments, India home matches, and more. However, regional rights still determine which games appear.
Free options to watch cricket in the US
These services provide permanent free access, although the matches available can change throughout the season.
1. Sling Freestream
- Device support: All connected smart TVs, mobile devices, Xbox, Chromecast, and web browsers.
Sling Freestream includes Willow Sports. This is a free, ad-supported channel where you will access live matches. It also shows replays, highlights, and other cricket programming.
No subscription, payment card, or Sling account is required to start watching. You just open this channel through a browser or the Sling app.
Pros:
- No subscription or payment card is needed.
- Willow Sports offers real live matches rather than only short clips.
- The channel is available through Sling apps and browser viewing.
- A free account adds profiles, watchlists, and parental controls.
- Selected events may include DVR recordings and on-demand replays.
Cons:
- It does not carry the complete premium Willow schedule.
2. ICC.tv
- Device support: Web browsers, phones and tablets, Chromecast, and AirPlay.
This platform provides free live streams for selected ICC qualifiers. It also covers development competitions, warm-up matches, and events without an exclusive US broadcaster.
Its schedule commonly includes regional qualification tournaments. These involve associate nations that receive little coverage on mainstream sports channels. Match highlights, interviews, and other ICC videos are also available.
Pros:
- Provides legal access to qualifiers and smaller ICC competitions.
- Carries events that may not appear on US television.
- Includes official highlights and tournament videos.
- Chromecast and AirPlay provide a way to move mobile playback to a television.
Cons:
- US viewers are usually excluded when Willow owns the local rights.
- The available competitions change throughout the year.
- It cannot replace Willow for major ICC tournaments.
3. YouTube
- Device support: All connected gadgets.
Official channels operated by Willow, the ICC, cricket boards, and tournament organizers provide free highlights. They have interviews, press conferences, match recaps, and occasional live games.
Willow streamed every USA match from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup free on its official YouTube channel. The ICC has also used its channel for free warm-up matches and selected live games in eligible territories. These examples show how YouTube can provide full live matches.
Pros:
- Selected tournaments may include complete live matches.
- YouTube supports more television and game console platforms than many specialist cricket apps.
- Casting and TV linking are built into the viewing experience.
Cons:
- Free live coverage is announced event by event.
- Many matches are available only as highlights.
Paid options to watch cricket in the US
Paid services provide broader Willow access, with major differences in DVR, household streaming, extra channels, and total monthly cost.
1. Willow by Cricbuzz
- Starting price (Per month): $9.99
- Device support: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Samsung smart TVs, iPhone, iPad, Android mobile devices, AirPlay, and web browsers.
This platform provides the most direct paid route to cricket in the US. Its schedule includes the IPL, ICC events, India’s international home matches, Australia’s home season, the Big Bash League, and numerous bilateral series and domestic tournaments.
The subscription includes the main Willow feed and digital access to overlapping matches. When several games are taking place, the priority event appears on Willow, the second can move to Willow Extra, and another may be available through the website or app.
Pros:
- Provides direct access to Willow without purchasing a larger TV bundle.
- Covers the IPL, ICC tournaments, and many international home series.
- Willow Extra and digital feeds help manage overlapping fixtures.
- Full-match replays help with games scheduled during US overnight hours.
Cons:
- Cloud DVR and offline downloads are not provided.
- There is no standard free trial.
- Some smart TV models may not support the current app.
2. Sling Dakshin Flex
- Starting price (Per month): $10.00
- Device support: All major Operating Systems and supported browsers.
This option does not require you to have Sling Orange or Sling Blue to follow cricket fixtures. It includes South Indian entertainment services such as Simply South. This makes it more useful for households that watch regional movies and programs in addition to cricket.
The plan includes 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. You could schedule recordings before a match begins, which is helpful for tournament doubleheaders.
Pros:
- Eligible matches can remain available through eight-day Catch-Up TV.
- Three devices can stream at the same time.
- Regional South Indian entertainment is included with the cricket channel.
Cons:
- Unlimited DVR costs extra.
3. Fubo Willow TV & Zee Family
- Starting price (Per month): $15.00
- Device support: All connected devices.
Fubo sells Willow TV & Zee Family as a standalone international package. The regular monthly price is $15, so a more expensive general Fubo plan is not required.
The package includes Willow, Willow Xtra, and coverage of IPL and ICC matches carried by those channels. Willow Xtra is useful when two matches overlap.
Pros:
- Unlimited cloud DVR can hold long matches and complete tournament rounds.
- No general Fubo base package is required.
- Eighteen South Asian entertainment channels are included.
- Xbox support is available alongside common TV and mobile platforms.
Cons:
- Costs more than direct Willow and Sling Dakshin Flex.
4. Prime Video Channels
- Starting price (Per month): $18.98
- Device support: All gadgets and consoles.
Here, because channel subscriptions require an eligible Prime Video membership, the lowest standard monthly total is $18.98. That is $8.99 for standalone Prime Video and $9.99 for Willow. A full Amazon Prime membership costs more but includes Prime Video and Amazon’s other membership benefits.
The Willow channel contains live fixtures, completed-match replays, highlights, and a schedule inside the Prime Video interface.
Pros:
- Best for households already paying for Prime Video.
- Cricket can be searched alongside other Prime Video content.
- Supports all connected devices.
Cons:
- The combined monthly cost is almost twice the direct Willow price.
5. YouTube TV
- Starting price (Per month): $75.98
- Device support: All connected devices.
The least expensive standard route to Willow is through YouTube TV. This combines the $64.99 Sports Plan with the $10.99 Sports Plus add-on. So, it brings the regular monthly total to $75.98.
This package is designed for viewers who also follow major US sports. The Sports Plan contains more than 30 channels, which include specialist networks.
Pros:
- Six household accounts receive separate recommendations and libraries.
- Three simultaneous streams support families watching different programs.
- The base Sports Plan includes local and national US sports channels.
- Multiview shows several supported sporting events on one screen.
Cons:
- The regular monthly total is far higher than cricket-only services.
6. DIRECTV MySports
- Starting price (Per month): $78.98
- Device support: All devices with access to the internet and web browsers.
DIRECTV’s MySports Extra cannot be purchased by itself. Hence, the standard combined cost is $78.98 per month.
MySports includes more than 20 sports channels. It has ESPN Unlimited and local broadcast stations, where available. MySports Extra adds Willow alongside channels such as NFL RedZone and MLB Strike Zone.
Pros:
- ESPN Unlimited is included in the required MySports package.
- Local broadcast stations are available in supported markets.
- The DIRECTV app provides live, recorded, and on-demand viewing.
- Streaming support covers many smart TVs, mobile devices, and media players.
Cons:
- MySports Extra cannot be purchased as a standalone add-on.