Live cricket streaming in Australia: 2026-27 schedule, channels and how to watch
By Billy AyoPublished Updated
Cricket in Australia this summer is part free and part paid. Seven and 7plus show every men's Test, all women's home internationals, 34 of the 44 BBL|16 matches and 23 of the 43 WBBL|12 matches free. Kayo and Foxtel (Fox Cricket) show all of it, and are the only way to watch the England ODIs and T20Is that start on Friday 13 November, the India Tests in January and every Big Bash match. This page has the whole 2026-27 schedule in Sydney time (AEDT), who shows what, and what Kayo costs. Last checked on 5 November 2026 against Cricket Australia.
Is cricket on free-to-air TV in Australia?
Some of it. Seven holds the free-to-air rights under a Cricket Australia agreement that runs to the 2030-31 season, and Foxtel's agreement runs to the same season. Cricket Australia's list of Australian broadcast partners names only Seven, Foxtel and Kayo for television and streaming.
| Competition | Free on Seven and 7plus | On Kayo and Foxtel (Fox Cricket) |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Tests v New Zealand (4) and the 150th Anniversary Test | Every Test | Every Test |
| England ODIs (3) and T20Is (5) | No | Every match |
| India Tests (5, from 21 Jan) | Not confirmed | Every Test |
| BBL|16 (44 matches) | 30 regular-season matches and all 4 finals | All 44, including the 10 Seven does not have |
| WBBL|12 (43 matches) | 20 regular-season matches and all 3 finals | All 43, including the 20 Seven does not have |
| Women's internationals in Australia | All of them | All of them |
| Sheffield Shield | Not on Seven | Every ball live on Kayo, plus 7 matches on Fox Cricket |
Cricket schedule 2026-27
Times are Sydney time (AEDT), with local time in brackets where it differs. Venues and dates are Cricket Australia's and the ECB's.
| Series | Dates | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| WBBL|12 | Thu 29 Oct to Sat 5 Dec | Seven and 7plus (23 matches), Kayo and Foxtel (all 43) |
| Sheffield Shield, rounds 4 to 6 | 11 Nov to 6 Dec | Kayo, cricket.com.au, CA Live app |
| England ODIs (3) | Fri 13, Sun 15 and Wed 18 Nov | Kayo and Foxtel only |
| England T20Is (5) | Sat 21 Nov to Wed 2 Dec | Kayo and Foxtel only |
| New Zealand Tests (4) | Wed 9 Dec to Fri 8 Jan | Seven and 7plus free, Kayo and Foxtel |
| BBL|16 | Sat 12 Dec to Tue 26 Jan | Seven and 7plus (34 matches), Kayo and Foxtel (all 44) |
| India Tests (5) | Thu 21 Jan to Wed 3 Mar | Kayo and Foxtel |
| Women's ODIs v New Zealand (3) | Sat 6, Mon 8 and Wed 10 Mar | Seven, 7plus, Kayo and Foxtel |
| 150th Anniversary Test v England | Thu 11 to Mon 15 Mar | Seven and 7plus free, Kayo and Foxtel |
| Sheffield Shield final | Thu 25 to Mon 29 Mar | Kayo, cricket.com.au, CA Live app, Fox Cricket |
England ODIs and T20Is, 13 November to 2 December
The white-ball tour is Kayo and Foxtel only: Cricket Australia's agreements give men's white-ball matches to Foxtel alone. Our guide to the England series has the detail.
| Match | Date | Venue | Start (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Fri 13 Nov | Perth Stadium | 2:30pm (11:30am AWST) |
| 2nd ODI | Sun 15 Nov | Adelaide Oval | 2:30pm (2pm ACDT) |
| 3rd ODI | Wed 18 Nov | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:30pm |
| 1st T20I | Sat 21 Nov | MCG | 7:15pm |
| 2nd T20I | Tue 24 Nov | Gold Coast Stadium | 7:15pm (6:15pm AEST) |
| 3rd T20I | Fri 27 Nov | The Gabba | 7:15pm (6:15pm AEST) |
| 4th T20I | Sun 29 Nov | SCG | 7:15pm |
| 5th T20I | Wed 2 Dec | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15pm |
New Zealand Tests, including the Boxing Day Test
All four Tests are free on Seven and 7plus, and live on Kayo and Fox Cricket. There is no Gabba Test this summer. Our Boxing Day Test guide has the channels and start times for every day.
| Test | Dates | Venue | Start (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Wed 9 to Sun 13 Dec | Perth Stadium | 1:20pm (10:20am AWST) |
| 2nd Test | Thu 17 to Mon 21 Dec | Adelaide Oval | 11:30am (11am ACDT) |
| 3rd Test (Boxing Day) | Sat 26 to Wed 30 Dec | MCG | 10:30am |
| 4th Test | Mon 4 to Fri 8 Jan | SCG | 10:30am |
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and HobartNSW, VIC, ACT and TAS | |
|---|---|
| BrisbaneQLD | |
| AdelaideSA | |
| DarwinNT | |
| PerthWA |
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BBL|16 and WBBL|12
BBL|16 opens on Saturday 12 December with Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Chennai, at 8:10pm AEDT (2:40pm local), the league's first match in India. The first match in Australia is Brisbane Heat against Sydney Sixers at the Gabba on Tuesday 15 December at 7:15pm AEDT (6:15pm local). The final is on Tuesday 26 January. WBBL|12 is already under way and finishes with the final on Saturday 5 December. Every match is on Kayo and Foxtel; Seven and 7plus show most of them free.
Follow Australia's Test team
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- BBL fixtures: every match, start time and channel
- BBL and WBBL guide with the full BBL|16 list
- WBBL|12 fixtures: every match, time and channel
How to watch cricket on Kayo
Kayo shows every international Australia plays at home, every BBL and WBBL match, the India Tests and the Sheffield Shield, so it is the one service that covers the whole summer. Cricket is in the base plan.
| Plan | Price | Screens | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $29.99 a month | 1 | HD |
| Premium | $45.99 a month | 2 | 4K on selected events |
Kayo's own page shows no traditional free trial. Its homepage on 21 October showed an introductory offer on Premium of $1 for the first month, so check the offer when you sign up. Our cricket on Kayo guide has the detail, and the live plans are below.
Kayo plans, cheapest first
Standard
No lock-in contract
- SD or HD, stream on 1 device
- Watch live Ashes, BBL, NBA + more
7-day free trial
Go to site$29.99/mth
$29.99/month after 7-day FREE Trial, no lock-in contracts.
Premium
No lock-in contract
- Available in 4K, stream on 2 devices
- Watch live Ashes, BBL, NBA + more
7-day free trial
Go to site$45.99/mth
$45.99/month after 7-day FREE trial, no lock-in contracts.
How to watch cricket for free
Seven's coverage is free on Seven's channels and on 7plus. It carries the four Tests against New Zealand, the 150th Anniversary Test, all women's home internationals, 34 BBL|16 matches and 23 WBBL|12 matches, every final included. For the free list by match see Australia men's cricket free and paid and our women's cricket guide. The England ODIs and T20Is, the India Tests and the Shield are not free to air.
Fox Cricket and Foxtel
Fox Cricket is Foxtel's cricket channel and shows the same international and Big Bash coverage as Kayo. Trade press reported in September that Foxtel's Fox Sports channels will become Kayo channels in 2027, and no date has been given. Read more in our Fox Cricket guide.
Cricket guides
- How to watch cricket in Australia in 2026-27: the whole summer in one page
- England ODIs and T20Is: start times and how to watch
- Boxing Day Test and the New Zealand series: channels and start times
- Big Bash League guide: all 44 BBL|16 matches
- WBBL|12 fixtures: all 43 matches
- Australia women's cricket: WBBL and internationals
- Cricket on Kayo: price, plans and what is on
- Fox Cricket: what it shows and the 2027 rename
Cricket on free TV this week
4 live broadcasts on free-to-air TV in the next 7 days, from the TV guides of the eight capital cities. Times are AEDT (Sydney); check your local TV guide for your state.
Sunday 15 Nov
11:00am to 2:30pm
Women's Big Bash League
On 7 Digital, 7mate, 7 Regional and 7 Darwin, streaming free on 7plus
All capitals
Thursday 19 Nov
3:30pm to 7:00pm
Women's Big Bash League
On 7mate, streaming free on 7plus
All capitals
7:00pm to 10:30pm
Women's Big Bash League
On 7mate, streaming free on 7plus
All capitals
Friday 20 Nov
7:00pm to 10:30pm
Women's Big Bash League
On 7mate, streaming free on 7plus
All capitals
All free sport on TV this week. Every men's Test, ODI and T20 international played in Australia and every BBL game, including those not on free TV, streams live on Fox Cricket through Kayo Sports.
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Frequently asked questions
Is cricket on free-to-air TV in Australia?
Some of it. Seven and 7plus show every men's home Test, all women's home internationals, 34 of the 44 BBL|16 matches and 23 of the 43 WBBL|12 matches, finals included. The England ODIs and T20Is, the India Tests and the Sheffield Shield are not free to air.
What channel is the cricket on?
Seven (Channel 7, with 7mate for some Tests and Big Bash matches) and 7plus for the free matches, and Fox Cricket on Foxtel or Kayo for all of it.
How can I watch every cricket match this summer?
With Kayo or Foxtel. Kayo shows every international Australia plays at home, every BBL and WBBL match, the India Tests and the Shield, from $29.99 a month for Standard.
Who is showing the England ODIs and T20Is?
Kayo and Foxtel only. Under Cricket Australia's agreement all men's white-ball matches are exclusive to Foxtel and Kayo, so they are not on Seven or 7plus. The first ODI is at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday 13 November in Perth.
What time does the Boxing Day Test start?
10:30am AEDT on Saturday 26 December at the MCG. It is free on Seven and 7plus, and live on Kayo and Fox Cricket.
When does BBL|16 start?
On Saturday 12 December with Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Chennai at 8:10pm AEDT. The first match in Australia is Brisbane Heat against Sydney Sixers at the Gabba on Tuesday 15 December. The final is on Tuesday 26 January 2027.
Is there a Kayo free trial for the cricket?
Kayo's own page shows no traditional free trial. Its homepage on 21 October showed $1 for the first month of Premium, then $45.99 a month, so check the offer when you sign up.
Sources
- Cricket Australia: schedule for the 2026-27 Australian summer of cricket with venues, start times and the Seven and Foxtel split
- Cricket Australia: international season schedule released
- ECB: England men's white-ball tour of Australia fixtures with local start times
- Cricket Australia: Australian broadcast partners, Foxtel and Seven agreements to 2030-31
- Cricket Australia: BBL|16 fixture, 44 matches from 12 December to the final on 26 January
- Cricket Australia: WBBL|12 fixture, 43 matches from 29 October to 5 December
- Cricket Australia: women's schedule revised in June 2026, New Zealand ODIs in March
- Cricket Australia: men's 2026-27 domestic season, Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup dates
- Cricket Australia: India Tests 2027 schedule and venues
- TV Blackbox: Fox Sports channels to become Kayo in 2027 (3 Sep 2026)
- Finder: Kayo Sports plans and prices, updated 21 Oct 2026