What channel is cricket on in Australia?

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Australian international cricket

International cricket fixtures played in Australia are broadcast on Foxtel and Channel Seven.

Test matches
Both Seven and Fox simulcast Test matches played on Australian soil. Fox’s coverage is normally on Fox Cricket (501), while Seven’s coverage tends to vary between Seven proper or 7mate – check your local listings for confirmation.

Limited overs matches
Fox Sports have exclusive rights to broadcast ODIs and T20Is, both domestic and overseas. Like the Tests, these will be available on Fox Cricket (501).

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Away matches
Away games are, once again, exclusive to Fox Sports. This includes Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

Live streaming
As far as live streaming goes, your best option will be to use Kayo. They’ll have every upcoming Australian international cricket game live.

To see all of Australia’s home fixtures which will be broadcast on Seven and Fox, you can check out our Australian cricket fixtures page.

Women’s team
The Australian women’s cricket team’s international fixtures can typically be viewed by similar means to the men’s side. Their matches are reliably broadcast via Foxtel on Fox Cricket (501), and this means they can also be accessed by live streaming options like Kayo. Their matches are also often broadcast on free-to-air television by Seven, and it may be possible to stream them using 7Plus.

Big Bash

45 of the 61 2021/22 Big Bash League matches – including all of the finals – were shown on Channel Seven, while Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports broadcast all of the matches.

Check out the full fixtures for the competition to see which matches were available on each network.

Once again, Kayo is your best bet when it comes to live streaming.

WBBL
The 2021-22 competition was the first time that every match was televised. Fox Cricket covered every match with Seven Network broadcasting 24 matches on free-to-air television. The remaining 35 matches were streamed for free live on cricket.com.au and the Cricket Australia Live app.

Fans could watch all 59 matches live online via Kayo Sports.

You can check the full WBBL fixtures to see which matches were broadcast.

Domestic cricket

Sheffield Shield
All Sheffield Shield matches, except for the final, are exclusive to cricket.com.au, who offer a free live stream – although you need to create a free Cricket ID to gain access.

The final itself, however, is broadcast on Fox Cricket and Kayo.

One-day cup
One-day cup fixtures are split between Fox Cricket and cricket.com.au. Check out the full domestic cricket fixture too see which matches are available on which platform.

Women’s National Cricket League
Like the Sheffield Shield, the women’s one-day cricket competition is exclusively available on cricket.com.au to those with a Cricket ID.

Australia, as one of the oldest and most influential cricketing nations in the world, always has a major role to play in all formats of the game, with their calendar filled to the brim with standout matches. Using the options provided here you can find out when and where to watch Australia on your TV or mobile device.

Upcoming Australian Cricket live stream schedule

The international Australia cricket matches will be available to watch live and exclusive on Fox Cricket (Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, Kayo Sports). Check out all the start times for Australia live cricket action here. Aside from that, it’s also worth mentioning that the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 is coming on October. Head into our ICC T20 World Cup 2022 page to learn more.

What channel is the cricket on?

Cricket is Australia’s official summer sport and is watched by millions around the country. There are several ways to watch Tests, ODIs and T20Is across free to air, Pay TV and Sports Streaming providers. Find who they are and which games they will show below.

Live cricket streaming with Kayo Sports

Kayo Sports streaming service gives you access to 14 dedicated sports channels that include coverage of Australia cricket matches. This means that you can watch every game live or on demand. You can check the service out with a Kayo 7 Day Free Trial offer for good measure. Kayo Sports is available for $25 (Basic plan, stream on two devices) or $35 (Premium Plan, stream on three devices) thereafter.

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Live cricket streaming on Foxtel

The Foxtel Now streaming service also offers access to Australian cricket matches via their Sports Pack (includes Fox Sports Cricket coverage). That means that you can stream every run, wicket and delivery as well as everything else Fox Sports has to offer, including BBL and IPL. The Foxtel Now 10 Day Trial offer is available to new customers. To get the Sports Pack ($29/month) you must first subscribe to the Essential Pack option ($25/month). This means that keeping the service after your trial will cost a total of $53 per month.

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Live cricket streaming with Telstra

Sports fans can take advantage of Telstra’s latest sports streaming deal via Telstra Plus. If you’re a Gold Telstra Plus member, you can get Kayo Basic for only $12.50/month for 12 months, while Silver Telstra Plus members can enjoy Kayo Basic for $17.50/month for 12 months.

To sign up for the Kayo Premium plan (originally $35/month), Gold Telstra Plus members can sign up for only $20/month for 12 months, and Silver Telstra Plus members only need to pay $25/month for 12 months. Kayo One customers need to upgrade to Kayo Basic to avail of the Kayo Telstra offer. 

The Foxtel Now Telstra offer gives you the first month for free, meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack ($29) on top. Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract.

Watch Channel 7 cricket

Seven is the designated Cricket free-to-air broadcaster in Australia, but the network’s coverage is limited, and due to TV rights, there’s limited streaming available via the 7Plus online platform. Seven coverage only includes home test matches throughout the Australian summer. T20Is, ODIs and overseas test matches are not available with Seven.

Other sports to watch after the cricket

With Foxtel and Kayo, there are plenty of sports streaming live or on-demand after the day’s play is over. Here are a handful of major sports that will give you a better idea of what’s on.

Streaming devices for watching cricket

Here is a list of compatible devices you can use for sports streaming on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.

Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go

• PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
• iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (iOS 9.3.5 or above)
• Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Via native app (Android 5 and above)
• Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
• Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
• Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
• Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)

Devices supported on Kayo

• PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
• iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 11+ and Android 6+)
• Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available
• Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
• Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
• Android TV: Yes – Via app for version 7.0 and up on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp and TCL
• Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
• LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
• Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2021 models
• Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

What people are asking about Australian Cricket

Why is cricket so popular in Australia?

Cricket is Australia’s most popular summer sport. Australia have long been one of the most successful teams in the sports, winning major honours in all formats of the game. Sunshine makes for great conditions for playing cricket, meaning that Australian cricket grounds are seen as some of the best (and biggest) in the world.

What does cricket mean to Australia?

For nearly a century, cricket has been an integral element of Australian culture.  In terms of participation, spectators, and media attention, cricket is the country’s most popular summer sport.

Is Australia the best cricket team?

In terms of overall victories, win-loss ratio, and win %, Australia is the most successful team in Test cricket history. They are also the current T20 World Champions, and have won the ODI World Cup on a number of occasions.

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