If you are wondering where to watch cricket in USA, the main answer is Willow, which holds US rights to the IPL and ICC tournaments plus many bilateral series. The other big name is ESPN, which streams international cricket hosted by New Zealand and the West Indies. Which you need depends on the teams you follow.
Below we lay out who has what, the prices, and the different ways to subscribe.
Who shows what: US cricket rights at a glance
| Competition | US home |
|---|---|
| IPL | Willow |
| ICC events (T20 World Cup, Cricket World Cup 2027, WTC Final) | Willow, through the end of 2027 |
| Many bilateral series (India, England, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and more) | Willow, series by series |
| Home internationals in New Zealand | ESPN streaming (ESPN Select, formerly ESPN+) |
| Home internationals in the West Indies | ESPN streaming (ESPN Select) |
| Major League Cricket | Willow, plus some local TV stations for certain teams |
Rights are sold series by series, so always check the specific tour before you subscribe. India’s 2026-27 season, for example, includes a long home schedule and a tour of New Zealand, and those may sit with different US broadcasters.
Willow: the main cricket channel
Willow describes itself as the only 24/7 live cricket channel in the US, and it is the first place to check for almost any major tour. You can subscribe directly through the Willow app or website for around $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year at the time of writing. Since November 2025 the same “Willow by Cricbuzz” subscription has also been sold through TrillerTV in the US and Canada at the same price.
Willow’s ICC rights in the US and Canada run through the end of 2027 and include the 2027 Cricket World Cup and the 2027 World Test Championship Final.
Other ways to get Willow
- Sling TV: Willow HD and Willow Xtra as an add-on through its South Asian packages, around $10 a month
- Amazon Prime Video: a Willow channel add-on for around $9.99 a month
- Fubo: Willow is part of an international sports add-on
- DirecTV: included in a sports add-on pack
- Cable providers: some carry Willow; check your channel lineup
Going direct is usually the cheapest route if cricket is all you want. An add-on makes sense if you already pay for that service and like having everything in one app.
ESPN for New Zealand and West Indies cricket
ESPN streams international cricket played in New Zealand and the West Indies through its ESPN Select tier (formerly ESPN+), which costs about $14 a month after a September 2026 price rise. That matters if you follow a team touring there. Our guide to the cheapest way to watch ESPN explains the tiers.
Devices and setup
The Willow app is on iPhone and Android, and on major TV platforms. A modern streaming stick handles live cricket well over a long Test day; see our best streaming device 2026 guide. For wider South Asian TV beyond cricket, our guide to Indian channels in the USA covers the legal options.
Time zones and catching up
Most international cricket is played in Asia, Australia, Europe and the Caribbean, so live coverage often lands overnight or very early in the morning in the US. Willow’s subscription includes replays, highlights and on-demand programming, which helps if you cannot stay up for a whole Test day. Major League Cricket is the exception: matches are usually in the US evening.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming one service has every series; rights are sold tour by tour
- Subscribing to an add-on when you would pay less going direct
- Using unofficial cricket stream sites, which are unlicensed and often packed with malware; see our guide on how to subscribe to IPTV safely
Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket, the US-based T20 league, streams on Willow, and some teams also have local TV partners, such as YES Network for MI New York, FOX 13 for the Seattle Orcas and NBC Bay Area for the San Francisco Unicorns. The 2026 season finished with its final on July 18, so watch for the 2027 schedule announcement if you want to follow it live.
Willow’s annual plan covers a full calendar of tours, so if you follow cricket year-round, it is the simplest and usually cheapest way to avoid paying month by month during busy stretches like the IPL in spring.
Which option should you choose?
If you follow India, the IPL or ICC events, Willow is essential, and the annual plan is the best value. If your team often tours New Zealand or the West Indies, add ESPN Select for those series. Fans who want both can rotate subscriptions around the tours they care about.
If you want one subscription for a wide mix of live channels beyond a single league, our IPTV Journal plan is 12 months for $89 (about $7.40 a month) with 20,000+ channels, sports and 24/7 support. Whatever you choose, check exactly what is included before you pay, and remember that exclusive league packages are sold by their official rights holders.
FAQ
What channel is cricket on in the USA?
Willow is the main US cricket channel, with the IPL, ICC tournaments and many bilateral series. ESPN streams international cricket hosted in New Zealand and the West Indies.
How much does Willow cost?
At the time of writing Willow costs around $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year directly. It is also sold through TrillerTV and as an add-on on Sling TV, Prime Video, Fubo and DirecTV.
Where can I watch the IPL in the USA?
Willow holds the IPL rights in the US and Canada, so the IPL streams on Willow and its partner platforms.
Who has ICC cricket rights in the US?
Willow holds ICC rights in the US and Canada through the end of 2027, including the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Can I watch cricket for free in the USA?
Some local TV stations air Major League Cricket games for specific teams, and official channels post highlights. There is no legal free way to watch international cricket live in full.
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