Major League Cricket expands global broadcast reach as 2026 season begins

New deals with Sky Sports, regional U.S. broadcasters and international streaming partners will bring MLC to audiences worldwide.

Major League Cricket captains pose with the MLC trophy outside Grand Prairie Stadium ahead of the tournament season in the United States.

Photo Credit: MLC

Cognizant Major League Cricket’s fourth season is underway, bringing America’s premier T20 cricket league to fans around the world through an expanded broadcast lineup across key international and U.S. markets.

This season, fans will be able to follow MLC action through a growing network of broadcast and streaming partners, including newly added U.S. regional sports network partnerships, recently announced availability on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, and expanded international rights across Southeast Asia, MENA, Central Europe, South America, Latin America and Mexico, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

“Major League Cricket’s continued broadcast expansion reflects the growing demand for world-class cricket in the United States and around the world,” said Johnny Grave, CEO of Major League Cricket. “As we enter our fourth season, we are focused on making MLC more accessible to fans wherever they are, while showcasing the caliber of talent, competition and entertainment that is helping establish the league as a major force in the global cricket landscape.”

Where to Watch Cognizant Major League Cricket This Season

New U.S. Regional Sports Network Partnerships

  • YES Network – MI New York games
  • FOX 13 – Seattle Orcas games
  • NBC Bay Area – San Francisco Unicorns games

The new regional partnerships give fans in key MLC team markets more ways to follow their clubs throughout the season, strengthening the league’s local presence as cricket continues to grow across the United States. Fans in other parts of the US can still catch Major League Cricket on Willow TV and Willow by Cricbuzz

New International Broadcast Rights

  • Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan – MLC Network YouTube
  • Central Europe – Cricbuzz TV
  • MENA / Middle East and North Africa – Cricbuzz TV
  • UK and Ireland – Sky Sports (press release attached) 
  • South America, Latin America and Mexico – Willow TV YouTube
  • Southeast Asia – Cricbuzz TV

Existing International Broadcast Availability

  • Australia – 7Plus
  • India / Indian Sub-Continent – Star Sports / JioHotstar
  • New Zealand – SKY NZ
  • Sub-Saharan Africa – ESPN and MLC Network YouTube
  • United States and Canada– Willow TV and Willow by Cricbuzz 

Season Overview

Cognizant Major League Cricket’s fourth season features 34 matches, beginning at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, just outside Dallas. Matches will also return to the Oakland Coliseum for the second consecutive year and debut at the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground at Fairplex in Pomona, California, the future site of cricket competition during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

The league’s six teams include MI New York, Los Angeles Knight Riders, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings,  and Washington Freedom, featuring a mix of world-class international stars and top domestic talent.

Why It Matters

As cricket builds momentum in the United States ahead of its return to the Olympics in 2028, Cognizant Major League Cricket continues to expand access for fans domestically and internationally. The addition of new U.S. regional sports network partnerships and expanded international broadcast rights brings MLC closer to local fan bases, diaspora communities and cricket audiences around the world while showcasing the growth of American cricket on the global stage.

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