Cricket has a huge following in UK homes with roots in South Asia and the Caribbean, which makes the rights picture matter for more than England fans.
Who shows England cricket?
| Broadcaster | What | Until |
|---|---|---|
| UK Sports | Most live home internationals, county cricket, The Hundred | 2028 |
| BBC | The Hundred: 8 live double-headers a season, plus highlights | 2028 (highlights to 2029) |
| Channel 5 | Two men’s and two women’s white-ball games, simulcast with Sky | 2028 |
| BBC Radio | Test Match Special | Ongoing |
What about other teams’ cricket?
When India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or the West Indies tour England, Sky shows it. When England tour abroad, or when other countries play each other, UK rights are sold separately for each series. Our community pages for Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Tamil and Sri Lankan households list kick-off times in UK time.
What does it cost?
UK Sports from £35 a month, or NOW Sports at £14.99 a day for a single big day of a Test.
Readers also ask
Is England cricket on free TV?
A few white-ball games are simulcast on Channel 5 alongside UK Sports. Highlights are on the BBC. Most live Test cricket is on Sky only.
Where can I watch the IPL in the UK?
UK rights to the Indian Premier League are sold separately each cycle; check the current season's UK broadcaster before buying a pass.
Is Test Match Special still on the radio?
Yes. BBC Test Match Special covers England internationals on BBC Radio and BBC Sounds.
Sources
- SportsPro: BBC retains Hundred rights but loses live England cricket in ECB deal checked 6 October 2026
- SportsPro: Channel 5 snaps up live free-to-air England cricket rights checked 6 October 2026