How to watch cricket in the US: Where to stream the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

It’s time for the ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Between October 1 and 20, 10 women’s cricket teams will compete for the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy in 23 matches over 18 days. The action starts bright and early this Thursday at 6am ET with Bangladesh vs. Scotland, followed by Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka at 10am ET. Are you ready to watch the Cricket World Cup? Unfortunately, in the US the sport is still broadcast on the Willow TV niche, which you may not have access to yet. But we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know about where to stream matches, how to watch cricket for free in the US, the full Cricket World Cup schedule and more.

Here’s how to watch the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

Date: Thursday October 3

Time: 6 a.m. ET

TV channel: Willow TV

Streaming: Sling, DirecTV, Amazon via VPN, ICC.TV via VPN

When is the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup?

The Cricket World Cup starts bright and early on Thursday, October 3, with a match between Bangladesh and Scotland.

Where is the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup?

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Which channel is showing the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?

In the US, the Cricket World Cup will be broadcast exclusively on Willow TV. You may not have the niche cricket cable tray in your current package, or you may no longer have cable at all. But don’t worry, you can sign up for Willow TV directly, or add it to a live TV streaming service like Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. You can also check out other ways to stream the Cricket World Cup for free (or almost free) using a VPN below.

Here’s how to watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup without cable:

How to look at the Cricket World Cup free (almost):

While in the US the Women’s T20 World Cup will be broadcast exclusively on Willow TV (which requires cable or a subscription), in Australia it will all be streamed on Amazon Prime Video – so all you have to do is watch is a Prime subscriber. Outside Australia, the ICC will stream the Women’s T20 World Cup live and free on ICC.tv via the official tournament app to 116 territories in Afghanistan, continental Europe, the Pacific Islands and South East Asia.

Do you currently not live in Australia or one of these 116 areas? Don’t worry, you can still stream as you do using a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address, and is perhaps the most popular because it is especially useful in the streaming age. Whether you want to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the US version of the streamer in 2019) or tune into the Cricket World Cup on Amazon Prime in Australia, a VPN can help you. Want to try a VPN for the first time? This guide provides an overview of the best VPN options for every type of user.

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In Australia, viewers can tune into all 23 matches of the Cricket World Cup on Amazon Prime Video. Although you may not live in Australia, you can still do so current like you do with a VPN. But ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning US viewers can tune in to international shows, movies and sporting events, rather than paying for US coverage. All you have to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to Australia, and then search for the games on Amazon Prime Video.

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Who will play in the Women’s T20 World Cup?

The T20 Women’s World Cup will feature 10 teams: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies.

Women’s Cricket World Cup format:

Each team will play four group matches and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals on October 17 and 18. The final is on October 20.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Schedule:

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October 3

October 4

October 5

October 6

October 7

October 8

October 9

October 10

October 11

October 12

October 13

October 14

October 15

October 17

October 18

October 20

2024 Women’s T20 World Cup selections:

Group A

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to eligibility), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to eligibility), Sajana Sajeevan

Traveling reserves: Uma Chetry (wk), Tanuja Kanwer, Saima Thakor

Non-Travelling Reserves: Raghvi Bist, Priya Mishra

Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to eligibility), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

Travel reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk)

Non-Travelling Reserves: Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.

Travel reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana

Group B

England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Berry Heather

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon

Travel reserve: Miane Smith

Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas

Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (vc), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton.