These days it seems there's always something happening in the world of cricket. If it's not the the Ashes series, it's the Women's Big Bash League, the men's Big Bash League, or Australia's annual summer of cricket.
That's a lot of
cricket to keep track of. Fortunately, we're here to help. So if you want
to keep up your streaming batting average, read on for the best ways to
watch major cricket events in Australia. In this guide, we'll cover:
- How to watch the Ashes
- How to watch the women's Australia vs Sri Lanka
- How to watch the women's Big Bash League
- How to watch the men's Australia vs Sri Lanka
- How to watch the men's Australia vs Pakistan
- How to watch the men's Australia vs New Zealand
- How to watch the men's Big Bash League
- How to watch the women's Cricket Tri-Series
What is Kayo Sports?
One of the best ways to watch this summer's most exciting cricket events is Kayo. Dubbed the "Netflix of sports", Kayo has made itself into an Australian cricket destination. Programming on Kayo this year will include exclusive live and on demand coverage of Australian ODIs and T20s as well as simulcast coverage of international test series.
If you're interested in Kayo you can sign up for a 14-day free trial before committing to a subscription, which is $25 per month to watch on two simultaneous screens, or $35 per month to watch on three simultaneous screens.
As well as coverage of the events themselves, Kayo comes with a range of unique features designed specifically for sports fans.
There's the option to watch split-screen, so you can keep track of multiple cricket events at once, or take in the cricket while you also keep up with the NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, soccer, tennis and more. Or if you want to multi-task while you watch, Kayo's pop-out player will allow you to use your computer while having a small window open in the corner of your screen.
There's also the 'key moments' feature which will help you navigate straight to the hottest moments of a game if you're starting late or catching up on demand.
The Ashes
This year's Ashes test series between Australia and the motherland is in full swing, and the best way to watch it is on Channel Nine. You can tune in the old-fashioned way or stream for free live or on demand with 9Now.
Here are the dates of each 2019 Ashes test:
- 1st Test: 1-5 August, 8pm AEST
- 2nd Test: 14-18 August, 8pm AEST
- 3rd Test: 22-26 August, 8pm AEST
- 4th Test: 4-8 September, 8pm AEST
- 5th Test: 12-16 September, 8pm AEST
To watch 9 Now, all you need to do is create a free account (if you don't already have one).
You can watch 9 Now on your TV with using Apple TV (4th generation), Telstra TV, Google Chromecast, Fetch TV, Freeview Plus, PlayStation 4, or using a Sony, LG or Samsung smart TV. You can also watch on an Apple TV 3rd or 2nd generation device, using AirPlay via your iPhone or Mac.
If you prefer to watch on a smaller screen there's an app available for iPhone/iPad as well as Android phones and tablets. Or you can watch on your computer using Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
Women's Cricket: Australia vs Sri Lanka
The Australian women's team will be taking on Sri Lanka this September and October with three one-day internationals and three T20s scheduled.
The T20s will take place on:
- Sunday 29 September, 2.30pm (Sydney time)
- Monday 30 September, 7pm (Sydney time)
- Wednesday 2 October, 2pm (Sydney time)
The ODIs will take place on:
- Saturday 5 October, 10am (Brisbane time)
- Monday 7 October, 10am (Brisbane time)
- Wednesday 9 October, 10am (Brisbane time)
Kayo/Foxtel has the exclusive rights to live as well as replay coverage of each match.
If you want to watch online, Kayo Sports is the cheapest option. You can sign up for a 14-day free trial before committing to a subscription, which is $25 per month to watch on two simultaneous screens, or $35 per month to watch on three simultaneous screens.
You can watch Kayo on your TV using Apple TV (4th generation), Telstra TV, Google Chromecast, or via the Kayo app if you have a smart TV with Android 7.1 or above.
If you prefer to watch on a smaller screen there's an app available for iPhone/iPad as well as Android phones and tablets. Or you can watch on your computer with Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari.
Alternatively, you may prefer to watch the series on Foxtel, if you're already a subscriber. To watch on either Foxtel proper or Foxtel Now (the streaming version), you will first need to have a channel starter pack which costs $29 per month through Foxtel or $25 per month through Foxtel Now. You will then need to add a sport pack for an extra $29 through either service.
You can stream Foxtel Now on your computer, iPhone/iPad or Android device, as well as through a Telstra TV, Google Chromecast, Foxtel Now box, Apple TV (using Apple AirPlay), or PlayStation 4.
To watch Foxtel proper, you will need a Foxtel iQ box. One will be included in your subscription for $125, plus a $100 installation fee. However, Foxtel often waives both fees during promotional periods.
Women's Big Bash League
Every ball of this year's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) will be available to watch online live and on demand. Here is the TV broadcast schedule:
- Friday 18 October: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 7.40pm (Sydney time)
- Saturday 19 October: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heart, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Sunday 20 October: Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heart, 2.10pm (Sydney time)
- Saturday 26 October: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 9.40am (Brisbane time)
- Saturday 26 October: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 1.10pm (Brisbane time)
- Sunday 27 October: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 9.40am (Brisbane time)
- Sunday 27 October: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 1.10pm (Birsbane time)
- Friday 1 November: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 5.40pm (Perth time)
- Saturday 2 November: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, 12.10pm (Perth time)
- Saturday 2 November: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, 3.55pm (Perth time)
- Sunday 3 November: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, 11.10am (Perth time)
- Saturday 9 November: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, 1.40pm (Adelaide time)
- Sunday 10 November: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, 1.40pm (Adelaide time)
- Friday 15 November: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Saturday 16 November: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Sunday 17 November: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 2.10pm (Sydney time)
- Friday 22 November: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, 7.10pm (Hobart time)
- Saturday 23 November: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 7.10pm (Hobart time)
- Saturday 30 November: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 10.40am (Melbourne time)
- Sunday 1 December: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, 10.40am (Melbourne time)
- Saturday 7 December: Semi Final 1, TBC
- Saturday 7 December: Semi Final 2, TBC
- Sunday 8 December: Final, TBC
All matches will be simulcast live and on demand by Channel Seven / 7plus and Kayo/Foxtel. To stream Channel Seven live online your best option is 7plus.
7plus is free to watch but you will need to create an account and log in. You can watch on your computer using Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge browsers, on your Apple or Android phone or tablet using the 7plus or 7Sport apps.
You can also get 7plus on your big screen with select Samsung smart TVs, or with an Apple TV (2015+ generation), Telstra TV, Fetch TV, Foxtel Now Box, Google Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 or Xbox One.
Men's Cricket: Australia vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will be taking on Australia on our home turf this summer with three T20s scheduled for:
- Sunday 27 October, 2pm (Adelaide time)
- Wednesday 30 October, 6.10pm (Brisbane time)
- Friday 1 November, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
Kayo/Foxtel has the exclusive rights to live as well as replay coverage of each match.
Men's Cricket: Australia vs Pakistan
Australia will be batting it out against Pakistan this summer with three T20s plus two test series' scheduled through November and December.
The Men's Gilette T20s vs Pakistan will take place on:
- Sunday 3 November, 2.30pm (Sydney time)
- Tuesday 5 November, 7.10pm (Canberra time)
- Friday 8 November, 4.30pm (Perth time)
The Men's Domain Test series vs Pakistan will take place on:
- Thursday 21 - Monday 25 November, 10am (Brisbane time)
- Friday 29 November - Tuesday 3 December, 2pm (Adelaide time)
While all three T20s will be exclusive to Kayo / Foxtel, the two Test series' will be simulcast on Kayo / Foxtel and Channel Seven.
Men's Cricket: Australia vs New Zealand
The Aussie team will be taking on those Kiwis from across the ditch this summer, with three test series plus three one-day internationals scheduled.
The test series will take place on:
- Thursday 12 December - Monday 16 December, 1pm (Perth time)
- Thursday 26 December - Monday 30 December, 10.30am (Melbourne time)
- Friday 3 January - Tuesday 7 January, 10.30am (Sydney time)
The ODis will take place on:
- Friday 13 March, 2.30pm (Perth time)
- Sunday 15 March, 10.30am (Sydney time)
- Friday 20 March, 2.30pm (Hobart time)
All three one-day internationals will be covered exclusively live and on demand by Kayo / Foxtel. The test series will be simulcast by Kayo / Foxtel and Channel Seven / 7plus.
Men's Big Bash League
Every ball of this year's Big Bash League (BBL) will be available to watch online live and on demand. Here is the TV broadcast schedule:
- Tuesday 17 December: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 6.10pm (Brisbane time)
- Wednesday 18 December: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Thursday 19 December: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Friday 20 December: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 1.15pm (Alice Springs time)
- Friday 20 December: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, 6.10pm (Canberra time)
- Saturday 21 December: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, 6.10pm (TBA)
- Saturday 21 December: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 6.10pm (Perth time)
- Sunday 22 December: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2.45pm (TBA)
- Sunday 22 December: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Monday 23 December: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, 6.40pm (Adelaide time)
- Tuesday 24 December: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, 2.45pm (Hobart time)
- Thursday 26 December: Perth Scorches vs Sydney Sixers, 4.10pm (Perth time)
- Friday 27 December: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, 6.10pm (Canberra time)
- Saturday 28 December: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Sunday 29 December: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Strikers, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Monday 30 December: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, 7.10pm (Hobart time)
- Tuesday 31 December: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, 6.40pm (Adelaide time)
- Wednesday 1 January: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 6.10pm (Canberra time)
- Thursday 2 January: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, 3.40pm (Sydney time)
- Thursday 2 January: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Friday 3 January: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, 7.10pm (Hobart time)
- Saturday 4 January: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Sunday 5 January: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, 6.40pm (TBA)
- Sunday 5 January: Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 6.40pm (Perth time)
- Monday 6 January: Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Tuesday 7 January: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Wednesday 8 January: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers, 3.10pm (Adelaide time)
- Wednesday 8 January: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Thursday 9 January: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 6.10pm (Brisbane time)
- Friday 10 January: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Saturday 11 January: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, 6.10pm (Sydney time)
- Saturday 11 January: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, 6.10pm (Perth time)
- Sunday 12 January: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, 3.10pm (Adelaide time)
- Sunday 12 January: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Monday 13 January: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, 7.10pm (Hobart time)
- Tuesday 14 January: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, 2.40pm (Brisbane time)
- Wednesday 15 January: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 6.10pm (TBA)
- Wednesday 15 January: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, 6.10pm (Perth time)
- Thursday 16 January: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Friday 17 January: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, 3.10pm (Adelaide time)
- Saturday 18 January: Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, 3.40pm (Melbourne time)
- Saturday 18 January: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 7.10pm (Sydney time)
- Sunday 19 January: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 2.45pm (Hobart time)
- Sunday 19 January: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, 6.10pm (Brisbane time)
- Monday 20 January: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, 6.40pm (Sydney time)
- Monday 20 January: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, 6.40pm (Perth time)
- Tuesday 21 January: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Wednesday 22 January: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, 6.40pm (Adelaide time)
- Thursday 23 January: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 6.10pm (Brisbane time)
- Friday 24 January: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 6.10pm (Hobart time)
- Friday 24 January: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 6.10pm (Perth time)
- Saturday 25 January: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 3.40pm (Sydney time)
- Satruday 25 January: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, 7.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Sunday 26 January: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 2.45pm (Sydney time)
- Sunday 26 January: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 2.45pm (Adelaide time)
- Monday 27 January: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, 2.45pm (Melbourne time)
- Thursday 30 January, TBA
- Friday 31 January, TBA
- Saturday 1 February, TBA
- Thursday 6 February, TBA
- Saturday 8 February, TBA
Last year the Men's Big Bash League was simulcast by Channel Seven and Foxtel. Arrangements for this year have yet to be confirmed.
Women's Cricket Tri-Series
This year's women's Tri-series will see the Australian team go up against England and India, with seven events scheduled for:
- Friday 31 January: India v England, 2.10pm (Canberra time)
- Saturday 1 February: Australia v England, 2.10pm (Canberra time)
- Sunday 2 February: Australia v India, Manuka Oval, 2.10pm (Canberra time)
- Friday 7 February: India v England, 2.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Saturday 8 February: Australia v India, 2.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Sunday 9 February: Australia v England, 2.10pm (Melbourne time)
- Wednesday 12 February: Tri-series Final, 1.40pm (Melbourne time)
All events will be featured exclusively live and on demand by Kayo Sports / Foxtel.
Jacqui Dent
Editorial Strategist
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