Cheapest Way to Watch Cricket in the USA (2026 Prices)
The cheapest legal way to watch live international cricket in the USA is Willow by Cricbuzz’s annual plan: $79.99 a year, about $6.67 a month. Month to month, Willow by Cricbuzz costs $9.99 and Sling’s Dakshin Flex, which includes the Willow HD channel, costs $10. Every series with a US listing on this site right now, including India’s home series, is on Willow.
Prices are in US dollars before tax, copied from each provider’s own page on the date shown. Providers change prices and offers without notice, so check the price at sign-up. We don’t earn anything from these links.
Prices at a glance
| Option | Price | What you get | Status, notes & source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow by Cricbuzz, annual | $79.99 a year (about $6.67 a month) | Live streams and highlights of Willow’s cricket, on TV, phone, laptop or tablet; up to 2 devices at once. Auto-renews yearly. | ✓ Confirmed Willow says the annual plan saves 33% compared with paying monthly. Willow by Cricbuzz plans page ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Willow by Cricbuzz, monthly | $9.99 a month | The same Willow streams as the annual plan, up to 2 devices, cancel monthly. Handy if you only follow one series. | ✓ Confirmed Willow by Cricbuzz plans page ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Willow through TrillerTV | $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year | The same Willow by Cricbuzz subscription, bought through TrillerTV’s app and website. | ✓ Confirmed TrillerTV ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Sling Dakshin Flex | $10 a month | Willow HD plus South Indian channels. Sling says its Desi packages carry all the live cricket on Willow HD. | ✓ Confirmed Sling TV Help ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Sling Desi Binge Plus | $15 a month ($10 for the first month) | Willow HD plus SonyLIV, STAR and more Hindi and regional entertainment; Sling International packages stream on up to 3 devices. | ✓ Confirmed Sling lists the first-month price as an offer; check the offer details before signing up. Sling TV Desi packages page ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| ESPN Select | $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year | ESPN’s streaming plan. None of the international series in our US listings right now are on ESPN, so it isn’t needed for them. | ✓ Confirmed ESPN Unlimited costs $31.99 a month or $319.99 a year. ESPN Fan Support ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Willow on cable or satellite TV | Depends on your provider | The Willow and Willow HD TV channels, on the TV providers listed on Willow’s guide, usually in an international or sports add-on. | ✓ Confirmed Willow’s guide lists its TV channel partners and channel numbers; ask your provider for the price of the add-on. Willow TV guide ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Willow on Prime Video Channels | Not confirmed | A Willow add-on subscription inside Prime Video, announced by Willow in January 2025. | ? Unverified We couldn’t confirm the current price on Amazon’s page, so we don’t state one. Business Wire (Willow announcement) ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Which one should you pick?
| If you… | Cheapest fit | Why | Status, notes & source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch cricket most of the year | Willow by Cricbuzz annual, $79.99 | It costs less than eight months of the monthly plan. | ✓ Confirmed Willow by Cricbuzz plans page ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Follow one series or one tournament | Willow by Cricbuzz monthly, $9.99 | Subscribe for the series, then cancel. | ✓ Confirmed Willow by Cricbuzz plans page ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Also want Indian TV channels | Sling Dakshin Flex ($10) or Desi Binge Plus ($15) | Willow HD comes with South Indian channels or with SonyLIV and STAR, for about the price of Willow alone. | ✓ Confirmed Sling TV Help ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Already pay for cable or satellite | Check your provider’s Willow add-on | You may already get the Willow channels, or can add them to your current bill. | ✓ Confirmed Willow TV guide ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Questions
What is the cheapest way to watch cricket in the USA?
Willow by Cricbuzz’s annual plan at $79.99 a year, about $6.67 a month. Paying monthly, Willow by Cricbuzz costs $9.99 and Sling’s Dakshin Flex, with Willow HD, costs $10.
Is there a free legal way to watch live cricket in the USA?
We haven’t found an official free option for full live international matches in the USA. Official highlights are free on the boards’ and broadcasters’ YouTube channels, and our match pages link to them after each game.
Which service shows India matches in the USA?
Willow holds the US rights for the India series we list right now, so any option that includes Willow works: Willow by Cricbuzz, Sling’s Desi packages with Willow HD, or Willow on cable. Each match page shows the US broadcaster with its source.
Is Willow on Sling the same as Willow by Cricbuzz?
Both are official Willow services. Sling carries the Willow HD channel inside its Desi packages; Willow by Cricbuzz is Willow’s own streaming subscription. Check which one lists your match before paying.
Do these prices include tax?
No. Prices are as shown on each provider’s page, before sales tax, and offers change often.