Cricket guide: following the game in the UK and the US
Totalsportek cricket brings a different crowd to this guide. This hub is a short, honest guide to where cricket sits on TV in the UK and the US.
Where cricket is shown
In the UK, Sky Sports Cricket is the main home of the game, carrying England internationals, county cricket and the major overseas leagues, with the BBC holding highlights and some live rights, including The Hundred. In the US, Willow TV is the long standing home of international cricket, with ESPN+ also carrying major series and leagues.
Cricket calendars run on multi year international tours and league seasons set by the ICC and national boards. Fixtures are confirmed well ahead for internationals, so official board sites are the right source for exact dates.
Formats, in one minute
Test matches run up to five days, one day internationals take a day, and T20 matches finish in about three hours, which is why T20 leagues have grown so fast on TV. The IPL is the biggest of them, and it anchors the spring cricket calendar for broadcasters in both the UK and US.
If you are new to the sport, T20 is the place to start: one match, one evening, and the same players you will then see in the longer formats.
Cricket and football sharing a screen
Summer cricket and the football close season fit together neatly, and winter tours from Australia, India and South Africa fill the gaps between Premier League weekends. Our football agenda keeps running all year for the leagues in season.
Frequently asked questions
Does this site stream cricket?
No. We are a football fixtures and live scores guide. Cricket coverage belongs to Sky Sports in the UK and Willow TV and ESPN+ in the US.
Where can I check official cricket fixtures?
On the ICC site and the national boards, such as the ECB for England. They publish confirmed international calendars season by season.
Which format should a new fan watch first?
T20. A match lasts about three hours and the major leagues, led by the IPL, are built for television.