Cricket 2026 — How to Watch Live Online
Full Broadcaster List by Country
Every official streaming platform, TV broadcaster, and free live link — so you never miss a ball, wherever you are in the world.
Cricket in 2026 is bigger than ever. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, major bilateral series, IPL, PSL, The Hundred, and more running throughout the year, fans across every continent are searching for reliable, legal ways to watch live cricket online. This guide covers every major official broadcaster by country, free streaming options, and where to watch right now.
Watch Live Cricket Right Now
These are the best free and official sources for live cricket streaming today.
ICC.tv (Free) WebCric CricketWorldMajor Cricket Events in 2026 — Where to Watch
| Tournament | Dates | Host | Watch Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Feb – Mar 2026 | India & Sri Lanka | ICC.tv / Sky Sports / Willow TV |
| IPL 2026 (TATA) | Mar – Jun 2026 | India | JioHotstar (India) / Sky Sports (UK) |
| India vs Afghanistan ODI Series | Jun 2026 | India | JioHotstar / WebCric |
| England vs New Zealand Test Series | Jun 2026 | England | Sky Sports / BBC TMS (Radio) |
| Bangladesh vs Australia ODI Series | Jun 2026 | Bangladesh | Fox Sports (AUS) / Kayo Sports |
| West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20 Series | Jun 2026 | West Indies | WebCric / ICC.tv |
| HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 | TBA | Pakistan | Tapmad / PTV Sports / ARY ZAP |
| Vitality T20 Blast 2026 | Mid 2026 | England | Sky Sports / BBC |
| The Hundred 2026 | Jul – Aug 2026 | England | BBC iPlayer (FREE) / Sky Sports |
| Rothesay County Championship 2026 | Apr – Sep 2026 | England | Sky Sports |
Official Cricket Broadcaster List — By Country
India
- JioHotstar (App & Web) Subscription
- Star Sports Network TV
- All India Radio Free Radio
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Pakistan
- PTV Sports / PTV Home Free TV
- Tapmad (Digital) Paid
- ARY ZAP Free App
- Myco / Tamasha Free
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United Kingdom
- Sky Sports Cricket Paid
- Now Sports (Day Pass) From £14.99
- BBC iPlayer (The Hundred) Free
- BBC Radio TMS Free
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Australia
- Fox Sports (exclusive IPL) Paid
- Kayo Sports From $30/mo
- 9Now / Channel 9 Free (Tests)
- ABC Radio / SEN Free Radio
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United States
- Willow TV From $10/mo
- Sling TV (Desi Plans) Paid
- Willow DTC / CricBuzz DTC Paid
- ICC YouTube (USA matches) Free
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New Zealand
- Sky Sport NZ Paid
- Sky Sport Now (streaming) Paid
- Hindi commentary available for India matches Included
- Watch →
UAE / MENA Region
- CricLife Max via StarzPlay Paid
- CricBuzz (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain) Free
- BeIN Sports Paid
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All Other Countries
- ICC.tv (free for remaining territories) Free
- ICC Official YouTube (select matches) Free
- ICC Mobile App (audio commentary) Free
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Best Free Live Cricket Streaming Sites
| Site / App | Coverage | Free? | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC.tv | All ICC events (most territories) | Free | icc-cricket.com/live |
| ICC YouTube Channel | Select matches & USA matches | Free | youtube.com/@ICC |
| WebCric | International & franchise cricket (multi-links) | Free | go.webcric.com |
| CricketWorld | International, IPL, PSL, County | Free | cricketworld.com |
| CricBuzz Live | MENA countries (free), others paid | Free (MENA) | cricbuzz.com |
| BBC iPlayer (UK) | The Hundred, select England matches | Free (UK) | bbc.co.uk/iplayer |
| SBS On Demand (Australia) | Select international matches | Free (AUS) | sbs.com.au |
| PTV Sports (Pakistan) | Pakistan home & ICC events | Free (PK) | ptvsports.pk |
| Tapmad (Pakistan) | PSL, ICC events, international cricket | Free + Paid | tapmad.com |
| ARY ZAP (Pakistan) | PSL & Pakistan cricket | Free | aryzap.com |
Tips for Watching Cricket Online
Use Official Apps
Broadcaster apps (JioHotstar, Sky Sports, Willow) give the most stable streams with HD quality and no buffering issues.
ICC.tv for Free Matches
ICC.tv streams all ICC events free in most countries. Check if your country is included before paying for a subscription.
VPN When Traveling
If you’re abroad, connect your VPN to your home country to unlock your regular broadcaster’s stream without restriction.
Radio is Always Free
BBC TMS (UK), ABC Radio (Australia), and All India Radio all offer free live commentary via their apps for major matches.
Multiple Stream Links
Sites like WebCric aggregate multiple stream sources — if one link buffers or goes down, switch to another instantly.
In-Flight & At Sea
Sport 24 broadcasts live cricket in-flight and on cruise ships, so you don’t have to miss matches while travelling.