How to Watch MLC 2026 in the USA: TV, Streaming & Cost

Every Major League Cricket 2026 match in the USA streams live on Willow by Cricbuzz for $9.99 a month (or $79.99 a year), with the same games carried on Sling TV, Fubo and YuppTV, plus select team matches free-to-air on YES Network, FOX 13 and NBC Bay Area. That's the whole answer in one sentence. But the right choice depends on whether you're a cricket-only fan, a single-team supporter, or just want the cheapest legal stream, so here's the full breakdown.

The tournament is live right now (June 18 to July 18, 2026), so this matters today. Below is every way to watch MLC 2026 in the US, with exact prices, the new-for-2026 regional TV deals, the honest truth about free options, and the Willow-first watch stack to pick the right one in 30 seconds.

MLC 2026: what's on and why it matters now

Major League Cricket's 2026 season runs June 18 to July 18, 2026, with 34 Twenty20 matches and six teams: MI New York, Washington Freedom, Texas Super Kings, Los Angeles Knight Riders, San Francisco Unicorns and Seattle Orcas. Matches are split across Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, the Oakland Coliseum in California, and the brand-new Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona, joining the rotation for the first time. The final is July 18 at the Oakland Coliseum. For the teams and standings, see our Major League Cricket explainer.

The main broadcaster: Willow by Cricbuzz

If you only do one thing, get Willow by Cricbuzz. Following its integration with Cricbuzz, the old Willow TV is now branded Willow by Cricbuzz, and it holds the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for MLC across the United States and Canada, every single one of the 34 matches. You can watch on willow.tv, the Willow and Cricbuzz apps, and cricbuzz.com. A direct subscription is $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and both tiers include HD live streams, full-match replays and app access on Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, Amazon Fire TV, iOS and Android.

Streaming bundles that carry Willow HD

Don't want a standalone cricket subscription? Several live-TV bundles carry the Willow HD channel, so you get MLC plus a lot more. Sling TV includes Willow in its Dakshin Flex package starting near $10 a month, the closest competitor to going direct. Fubo carries Willow HD in its plans at a regular $73.99 a month (with a promotional first-month discount and a multi-day free trial), bundling 200-plus channels and unlimited cloud DVR, best if you want a full TV replacement. YuppTV's Basic + Cricket pack starts from $9.99, and Amazon Prime Video offers a Willow channel add-on at $9.99 a month for Prime members. All four carry every MLC match.

New for 2026: regional TV deals for your team

Here's the development most guides miss: for 2026, MLC struck team-specific regional broadcast deals. MI New York matches air on YES Network, Seattle Orcas matches on FOX 13, and San Francisco Unicorns matches on NBC Bay Area. If you have cable or the network's app in those markets, you can follow your local team without any cricket subscription. The catch is right there in the name, these carry only that team's games, not the full 34-match slate. They're a great supplement for a single-team fan, not a replacement for Willow if you want everything.

The Willow-first watch stack: pick yours in 30 seconds

One decision tree settles it. If you're a cricket-only fan who wants every match cheapest, get the Willow by Cricbuzz annual plan ($79.99, about $6.67/month). If you want month-to-month flexibility, go Willow direct ($9.99) or Sling Dakshin (~$10). If you want a full TV replacement with cricket included, Fubo ($73.99) makes sense. If you're a single-team fan in New York, Seattle or the Bay Area, your regional network may cover your team free. And if you just want highlights for free, the MLC Network YouTube channel posts them after matches. Match yourself to a row and you're done.

Every way to watch MLC 2026 in the US, compared

Can you watch MLC 2026 free?

Honestly, mostly no, and beware guides that claim otherwise. There is no fully free US live stream of every match. The MLC Network YouTube channel posts free highlights and select content, which is the legitimate free option. In past seasons Willow streamed some Sunday matches free, but there's no official confirmation that free Sunday matches return for 2026, so treat that as unconfirmed rather than a plan. Australia's 7plus carries free full matches, but it's geo-locked to Australian IP addresses, so it's not a US option. The cheapest reliable way to watch everything legally remains the Willow annual plan.

Watching from outside the US

Quick context for travelers and international fans: Willow by Cricbuzz covers the US and Canada, Sky Sports holds the UK and Ireland rights, and ESPN carries MLC in the Caribbean. In India, MLC typically streams via the major cricket platforms, and in Australia the Seven Network and free 7plus carry it. If you're a US subscriber traveling abroad, your Willow app may be geo-restricted, the same way 7plus blocks non-Australian IPs. Cricket's broadcast map is fragmented by region, so your access depends on where you actually are when you press play.

The bottom line: go Willow-first

For almost everyone in the US, the answer to "how to watch MLC 2026" is Willow by Cricbuzz, $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year for all 34 matches. Layer on a regional network if your team is MI New York, Seattle or San Francisco, and use the MLC Network YouTube for free highlights. The season ends with the final on July 18 at the Oakland Coliseum, so there's still cricket to catch. For more on the league, our cricket USA hub and our best tape-ball cricket bat guide are the next reads, and cricket's Olympic return is covered in our LA 2028 new sports guide.

Frequently asked questions

How can I watch MLC 2026 in the USA?

Every Major League Cricket 2026 match is streamed live on Willow by Cricbuzz (willow.tv and the Willow/Cricbuzz apps) and carried on the Willow HD TV channel via Sling TV and Fubo. Select team games also air on regional networks: MI New York on YES Network, Seattle Orcas on FOX 13, and San Francisco Unicorns on NBC Bay Area.

How much does Willow by Cricbuzz cost for MLC 2026?

A direct Willow by Cricbuzz subscription is $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year in the United States, which works out to roughly $6.67 a month on the annual plan. Both tiers include HD live streams, full-match replays and app access on Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, Amazon Fire TV, iOS and Android devices.

Can I watch Major League Cricket 2026 for free in the USA?

There is no fully free US live stream of every match. The MLC Network YouTube channel posts free highlights and select content, and in past seasons Willow streamed some Sunday matches free. No official confirmation of free 2026 Sunday matches exists yet. Australia's 7plus streams free but is geo-locked to Australian IP addresses.

What is the cheapest way to stream MLC 2026?

The cheapest legal option is the direct Willow by Cricbuzz annual plan at $79.99, about $6.67 per month. For month-to-month, Willow direct ($9.99), Sling TV's Dakshin Flex pack (around $10) and YuppTV's Basic + Cricket pack (from $9.99) are the lowest-cost routes that carry Willow HD for all MLC matches.

Does Fubo or Sling carry MLC 2026 matches?

Yes. Both carry the Willow HD channel that broadcasts every MLC 2026 game. Sling TV includes Willow in its Dakshin Flex package starting near $10 per month. Fubo includes Willow in its plans at $73.99 per month after an introductory first-month discount and a multi-day free trial, plus 200-plus channels and cloud DVR.

When and where is the MLC 2026 final?

The MLC 2026 final is scheduled for July 18, 2026, at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, which also hosts all four playoff matches. The 34-match season runs June 18 to July 18, 2026 across Grand Prairie Stadium (Texas), Oakland Coliseum and the new Knight Riders Cricket Field at Fairplex in Pomona, California.