Live Cricket Streaming in the US: Where to Watch Legally in October 2026
How to stream live cricket legally in the US: Willow by Cricbuzz and how to get it, what's free, and the international fixtures on this month.
In the US, live international cricket streams mainly on Willow by Cricbuzz, which holds the ICC's US and Canada rights through the end of 2027. You can subscribe to Willow directly, get it through a TV or streaming provider such as Fubo, Sling or DirecTV, or watch selected coverage free on its ad-supported Willow Sports channel. Rights for individual bilateral series vary, so check Willow's schedule for a specific match.
Information checked: October 10, 2026, for viewers in the US. Packages and prices change, so confirm them with each provider.
Ways to watch Willow by Cricbuzz
- Directly through Willow's app and website — subscribe, or sign in with a participating TV provider.
- Through TrillerTV, which has carried Willow by Cricbuzz as a subscription since 2025.
- As a channel from a TV or streaming provider. In its 2024 announcement, Willow listed carriage on Fubo, Sling, DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, DISH, Xfinity, Spectrum, Fios and Optimum. Package names and prices vary, so check with the provider.
- Free with ads: Willow Sports, Willow's free channel, launched in 2024 on platforms including Sling Freestream, Fubo, Plex and DistroTV. Check its schedule for which matches it shows live.
ICC events
Willow's deal with the ICC covers men's and women's World Cups, T20 World Cups and Under-19 events in the US and Canada until the end of 2027. During the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup in February and March, Willow showed every match, and Team USA's matches also streamed free on YouTube.
International cricket on in October 2026
| Dates | Series | Format | Played in |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Oct 3 | United States Tri-Nation Series: USA, Namibia, UAE (Cricket World Cup League 2) | ODI | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Oct 6–17 | India v West Indies | 5 T20Is | India |
| Oct 9–31 | Australia in South Africa | 3 Tests | South Africa |
| Oct 9–13 | Sri Lanka in Pakistan | 3 T20Is | Pakistan |
| From Oct 18 | Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England tri-series | ODI | Pakistan |
| From Oct 22 | India in New Zealand | T20Is | New Zealand |
| Oct 9–14 | Australia women v Bangladesh women | 3 ODIs | Australia |
| Oct 18–22 | Australia women v New Zealand women | 3 T20Is | Australia |
US rights for these bilateral series aren't all public. We couldn't confirm, for example, which US service shows the India v West Indies T20Is. Willow's schedule shows what it carries; ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz list fixtures and start times.
Avoid unofficial streams
Free "every match" streams on unofficial sites are a common source of malware and payment scams, and they are often taken down mid-match. Here's how to watch sports online legally and how to stay safe when streaming.
Overnight matches, better picture
Many matches in Asia and Australia start overnight in the US. Ethernet and a correctly set-up TV make long Test days easier to watch — see live sports streaming setup.
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About this guide
IPTVBESTLIFE isn't affiliated with Willow, Cricbuzz, the ICC or any provider named here, and doesn't offer these matches. Sources checked: the ICC on Willow's rights; Willow's 2024 announcement of Willow Sports and its distributors; TrillerTV; Sports Video Group on free T20 World Cup matches; Wikipedia for the October fixtures.
About this guide. Written and maintained by the IPTVBESTLIFE team. Device menus and apps change over time — if a step no longer matches your screen, let us know and we'll update it.
Frequently asked questions
Is cricket free to stream in the US?
Some coverage is. Willow runs a free, ad-supported Willow Sports channel, and Team USA's 2026 T20 World Cup matches streamed free on YouTube. Most live international cricket needs a Willow subscription.
Who has ICC cricket rights in the US?
Willow, under a deal with the ICC that runs until the end of 2027 and also covers Canada.
Is India vs West Indies on Willow?
We couldn't confirm the US rights for the October 2026 India v West Indies T20I series. Check Willow's schedule before the match.
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