2023 Cricket World Cup

The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is almost here and cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament packed with the world’s biggest cricket stars. The tournament is due to take place in India starting on Thursday, October 5, with the final match coming to an end on November 19.

Matches start at 6 AM or 9:30 AM in the UK (1 AM and 4:30 AM ET). While cricket fans worldwide will be clamoring for an opportunity to watch these games in person, unfortunately only a select few can do so. But don’t worry, in this post, we’ll show you how to stream the 2023 Cricket World Cup wherever you are.

Please note that in this post we will only recommend official broadcasters and sources. Unlicensed streams aren’t recommended. They often ship with low-quality video and can be taken offline at a moment’s notice. As such, you might not be able to view the entire game. What’s more, you’ll find official broadcasters spread across the world so you’re doing yourself a disservice by using unreliable streams.

Many of the channels streaming this event will not work abroad. If you want to connect to your usual streaming services from home while abroad you’ll need a VPN.

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How to watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup from abroad with a VPN

The right VPN will make it very easy for you to bypass geo-restrictions. Just follow these steps to watch the ICC World Cup.

Here’s how to watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup with a VPN:

  1. Choose a VPN for the cricket world cup. We recommend NordVPN. However, Surfshark and ExpressVPN are viable alternatives for live sports streaming.
  2. Download and install the VPN apps you need for your device. Our recommendations have apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS to let you watch the Cricket World Cup on any device.
  3. Connect to a VPN server in the appropriate country. So if you’re trying to access Sky Sports, you’ll need to connect to a server in the UK. For ESPN+ and Willow TV in the US, you’ll require a US server.
  4. Sign in to the streaming platform and start streaming.
  5. If it doesn’t work straight away, clear your cache and cookies and restart your device. Alternatively, try a different server (and clear your cookies again).

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be broadcast live on all the platforms we mention below which is why you should try running these steps well in advance of the game. You don’t want to spend precious time troubleshooting a problem and miss out on the live action. All three VPNs we recommend – NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN have 24/7 live support so you can always request assistance if you’re stuck.

Where can I live stream the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to tune in to watch the matches, which means the marquee event will be streamed across the world. So you should be able to watch it regardless of your location. In this section, we discuss which networks will show the game in your country.

UK

stream the T20 Cricket World Cup in the UK

The official ICC World Cup broadcaster for the UK is Sky Sports. If you’re an existing customer, then all the World Cup final matches will be available at no extra cost either on the website or the Sky Go app. Coverage begins one hour before the start of each game.

It’s also possible to watch contract-free with Now TV‘s Sky Sports Pass. While this costs GBP £11.98 per day, you can purchase a monthly pass for £34.99, if you’re considering streaming sports for a little while longer.

To access your Sky Sports or Now TV account from outside the UK you can connect to a UK VPN server. NordVPN provides plenty of UK servers and even comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it out risk-free.

USA

stream the T20 Cricket World Cup in the USA

Cricket fans in America can watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup on Willow TV and ESPN+. Unfortunately, neither of them offers a free trial so you must sign up for one of their packages.

A monthly Willow subscription currently costs USD $9.99 while a yearly plan is priced at $69.99. However, Willow is available via some cable television plans which means you may not have to pay extra to stream the cricket.

Alternatively, you can log in to the ESPN website using valid cable TV credentials. If you don’t have cable TV, you can watch via ESPN+ which costs $9.99/month or $99.99 annually. ESPN is also available via the following TV streaming services: Fubo TV ($74.99/month), Hulu with live TV ($69.99/month), Sling TV ($20/month), and YouTubeTV ($72.99/month).

Both ESPN and Willow TV also show highlights, which means you can catch up on important moments and games the following day. However, you’ll either need to already be in the US or connected to a US VPN server in order to stream the games on any of the services mentioned above as they are all region locked.

India

stream the T20 Cricket World Cup in India

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. To watch all 48 matches live online, you’ll need to go to the Disney+ Hotstar app or website. A mobile plan (with ads) costs Rs 149 for three months or Rs 499 for a year. If you want to stream via any device (desktop, mobile, TV), you’ll want the Super plan which is Rs 899 a year with ads or Rs 1499 ad-free.

Like the international versions, the Indian version of Hotstar includes match highlights, expert analysis, and short videos containing the critical moments. You will need an Indian IP address to stream the matches so connect to a VPN if you’re outside India.

Australia

stream the T20 Cricket World Cup in Australia

Fox Sports and Channel Nine are broadcasting the ICC World Cup matches on TV in Australia. If you’re an existing Foxtel TV customer, all you have to do is log in to Foxtel Go and click on the live stream link. Otherwise, you have the cable-free option of Foxtel Now. This requires combining the Essentials pack (AUD $25/month) with the sports package ($29/month).

Australian users who don’t have cable also have the option to sign up with Kayo Sports which costs $25 AUD per month.

Both Foxtel Go and Kayo Sports are only available in Australia. This means that you will need to get an Australian IP address using a VPN to watch abroad. The same is true if you want to watch a cricket match that is being shown on 9Now.

Canada

stream the T20 Cricket World Cup in Canada

All the ICC Cricket World Cup matches are broadcast in Canada via Willow. You can watch at no extra cost by signing in via you TV provider. Alternatively, you can sign up for an account for $9.99 monthly or $69.99 a year. Willow is only available in the US and Canada so if you’re traveling overseas, you’ll need to connect to a VPN server in one of these countries to continue streaming.

Other locations

Cricket is the second-most popular game in the world so it’s no surprise that World Cup games are being broadcast around the world. This post can’t list all the locations, but the ICC’s website is a good place to start if you’re curious about the official broadcaster in your country/location.

Who will win the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

England are the reigning champions having won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Indeed, England are among the favorites to win the 2023 tournament as well. However, it’s the host country India that’s currently favorite to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Aside from England, India can expect stiff competition from Australia and Pakistan. South Africa and New Zealand will also be hoping to make a deep run.