Cricket fans in Australia will be excited to hear that the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Finals have arrived, and the TV fixtures and streaming options have been confirmed.
This year represents the thirteenth edition of the Men’s Cricket World Cup, and India will be the host country for the fifth time in the event’s history. Ten teams have qualified, including two that earned their placement during a knock-out tournament in July.
This year’s ICC World Cup will start on the 5th of October with the Group stage, which concludes on 12 November. The semi-finals will occur 15-16 November, followed by the World Cup Final on 19 November.
Now with just four teams remaining in the hunt, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and host-country India, every bat, bowl and wicket becomes all that more important.
With so much riding in the tournament, Australian cricket fans will be excited to know there’s several options for watching live at home on TV, streaming the action to a mobile device, or catching replays after the ODI matches have concluded.
Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 TV Preview
There’s a reason the ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most popular sporting events in the world. Not only do the ten participating teams represent four continents, there are estimated to be 2.5 billion cricket fans and nearly 30 million registers cricket players, globally.
The most recent Cricket World Cup (2019) is estimated to have reached a global audience of 1.6 billion, with the average time per viewer also significantly increasing. Here in Australia, the semi-final match against England saw 389,000 viewers on pay-TV provider Foxtel, and a whopping 682,000 on free to air Network Nine.
Given the number of viewing options have increased, and the 7:30pm (AEDT) start times being extremely friendly for Australians, those numbers are expected to reach all-time highs.
Who is showing the Cricket World Cup finals live on TV in Australia tonight?
Below are the Australian TV fixtures for this week’s Cricket World Cup matches, with the dates, times (AEDT) and providers who will be carrying these games live.
Prior to the CWC Final between Australia and India, Foxtel and Kayo will present a one hour preview and the coin toss will be aired live. The actual World Final, however, will be available on Foxtel, Kayo and Channel Nine.
| Match | Date (AEDT) | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| India v AUS Preview | Live: Sun, 19 Nov, 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Final: India v Australia | LIVE: Sun, 19 Nov, 7:30pm – 4:00am | Foxtel / Kayo / 9Now |
| Final: India v Australia | Replay: Mon, 20 Nov, 7:00am – 8:00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Final: India v Australia | Replay: Mon, 20 Nov, 9:00am – 11:00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
Due to licensing agreement, ICC World Cup free to air broadcasts are limited to eighteen matches in Australia.
How to Watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup finals live in Australia
Ten teams will enter the 2023 Cricket World Cup, which will be held from the 5th of June until 19th of November. Each of the ten teams will play the other nine once, and the top four teams on the group-stage ladder will then advance to the Semi-finals.
In total, there will be 45 Group matches and 3 Finals games. Australia has made the semi-finals five of the past six World Cups, including winning it all four times.
Fortunately, there’s several ways to watch your favourite team or players. That’s because the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup broadcast rights in Australia will once again be shared between FOX Cricket (Foxtel/Kayo) and Network Nine.
The coverage on FOX Cricket (Foxtel/Kayo) will include all 48 matches televised live, with every ball shown ad-break free during play. This includes the semi-finals, and final, with every bat, bowl and score shown ad-break free.
The award-winning FOX Cricket team will also provide news, commentary and expert analysis throughout the tournament. For those who miss out on the live action, condensed match replays will be scheduled (Foxtel/Telstra) or streamed on-demand (Kayo Sports).
Alternatively, Network Nine will only be showing every Australian Group match, six other Group games, and the semi-finals and Final, live. That’s of 18 matches out of the 48 in total, available on Channel 9 or 9Gem, and simulcast on their streaming platform 9Now. Nine’s commentary team will be hosted by Roz Kelly, with analysis from former Australian captain Mark Taylor.
| Provider | Cricket World Cup | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtel Now | All 48 matches LIVE, with every ball shown ad-break free during play | Yes – 10-day Free trial |
| Kayo Sports | All 48 matches LIVE, with every ball shown ad-break free during play | Yes – with subscription |
| Foxtel/Telstra | All 48 matches LIVE, with every ball shown ad-break free during play | Yes – Foxtel Go app |
| Channel Nine | 18 matches shown LIVE, with ad-breaks during play. | Games on Nine simulcast on 9Now |
Where to stream the Cricket World Cup in Australia
FeaturedAs you would expect with any big international cricket event, there’s going to be notable excitement here in Australia. As such, most people can’t just sit at home and watch all their favourite matches or teams.
That’s where having the option to stream the Cricket World Cup live comes in handy, and here’s a list of the providers offering just that.
Watch the Cricket World Cup live online with Foxtel Now
One option to stream the ICC CWC in Australia is with Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports HD Pack.
That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including all the other available cricket action such as international T20’s and Tests. You also never need to miss a key moment of CWC23 with FOX Mini’s, condensed highlights that will air just hours after a match have concluded.
In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sport using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home. If you decide Foxtel Now is not for you, simply pause or cancel your subscription at anytime.
Stream the Cricket World Cup live with Kayo Sports
With Kayo Sports you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and will stream the ICC CWC to eligible devices and browsers. For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide on demand World Cup replays after the events have concluded.
Kayo also have many built-in features that maximise your viewing experience. Features such as Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and a Key Moments option which provide highlights throughout the races in real-time.
Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. To check it out, simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
Stream select World Cup matches live on the free-to-air 9Now app
The official free to air provider for the 2023 Cricket World Cup is the Nine Network, which will be simulcasting the event on their 9Now streaming app. To receive the simulcast in HD you will need a compatible device.
Fortunately, there are several options available to stream the Men’s ICC World Cup live and free with 9Now. The list of eligible devices includes iOS or Android mobile devices, various Xbox Ones, Desktops and Laptops, Google Chromecast, and a variety of Smart TVs.
Watch the Cricket World Cup live with Foxtel iQ
You can also watch the ICC World Cup live via the Foxtel iQ satellite or cable service, where you will need to subscribe to the Sports HD pack for twelve months. The Sports HD pack offers nine dedicated sport channels, namely Fox Cricket, Fox League, Fox Footy, Fox Sports 503, 505, 506, 507, as well as ESPN and ESPN2.
Foxtel, and likewise Foxtel from Telstra, has made available the latest set-top box version, iQ5, which delivers their programming in vivid detail with 4K Ultra HD. Even though Foxtel and Foxtel from Telstra is more expensive than Foxtel Now, Foxtel iQ5 is the only way to watch Cricket live in 4K Ultra HD, providing you have a 4K ready TV.
Foxtel iQ customers also have the option to stream the ICC World Cup on a variety of mobile devices via Foxtel Go for those times away from home. However, the streaming will be in standard definition as 4K is only available via the Foxtel iQ5 set-top box.
Cricket World Cup 2023 full fixtures and TV start times (AEDT)
| Match | Date/Time | How to watch |
|---|---|---|
| England vs NZ | Thu, 5 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Pakistan vs Netherlands | Fri, 6 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Sat, 7 Oct, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Sat, 7 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs Australia | Sun, 8 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| NZ vs Netherlands | Mon, 9 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| England vs Bangladesh | Tue, 10 Oct, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Tue, 10 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs Afghanistan | Wed, 11 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs South Africa | Thu, 12 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| NZ vs Bangladesh | Fri, 13 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs Pakistan | Sat, 14 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| England vs Afghanistan | Sun, 15 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs Sri Lanka | Mon, 16 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| South Africa vs Netherlands | Tue, 17 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| NZ vs Afghanistan | Wed, 18 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs Bangladesh | Thu, 19 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs Pakistan | Fri, 20 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Sat, 21 Oct, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| England vs South Africa | Sat, 21 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| India vs NZ | Sun, 22 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Mon, 23 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| South Africa vs Bangladesh | Tue, 24 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs Netherlands | Wed, 25 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| England vs Sri Lanka | Thu, 26 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Pakistan vs South Africa | Fri, 27 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs NZ | Sat, 28 Oct, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Netherlands vs Bangladesh | Sat, 28 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs England | Sun, 29 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Mon, 30 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Tue, 31 Oct, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| NZ vs South Africa | Wed, 1 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs Sri Lanka | Thu, 2 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Netherlands vs Afghanistan | Fri, 3 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| NZ vs Pakistan | Sat, 4 Nov, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| England vs Australia | Sat, 4 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| India vs South Africa | Sun, 5 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Mon, 6 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs Afghanistan | Tue, 7 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| England vs Netherlands | Wed, 8 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| NZ vs Sri Lanka | Thu, 9 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| South Africa vs Afghanistan | Fri, 19 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| India vs Netherlands | Sat, 11 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia vs Bangladesh | Sun, 12 Nov, 4:00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| England vs Pakistan | Sun, 12 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| First Semi Final | Wed, 15 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| Second Semi Final | Thu, 16 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
| World Cup Final | Sun, 19 Nov, 7:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Nine |
Streaming Devices for Cricket World Cup 2023
Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching cricket on your home TV or mobile.
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 15+ and Android 8+)
- 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.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand 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 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- 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)
