MLC 2026 Broadcast Rights Country by Country Channel List

MLC 2026 runs from June 13 to July 14 across three United States venues, which puts the league in a tricky time-zone slot for almost every major cricket market. India tunes in late at night, the UK during prime evening, Australia in the early morning, Pakistan and the UAE deep in the night. The good news is that the broadcast and streaming rights footprint for the league has expanded each year, and the 2026 picture is the most fan-friendly so far. This is the country-by-country channel list and the time-zone reference for the openers.

India: Linear and OTT

For Indian fans, MLC 2026 is available through a combination of linear TV partners and OTT streaming, in line with the league's broader Indian distribution strategy across previous seasons. The primary OTT route is via the league's app or partner streaming platform, with linear TV coverage on the partnered sports network. Most matches start in the late evening or early morning India time depending on the US venue, so plan around your bedtime. Confirm the partner closer to the opener on June 13 — the picture firms up roughly two weeks before first ball.

USA: Willow TV and ESPN+

In the United States, MLC's primary broadcast partner has historically been Willow TV, with selected fixtures available via ESPN+ streaming. This split has expanded in each successive MLC season as the league negotiates wider US distribution. American fans get the easiest viewing window of any market — matches play in local prime time at the host venues across Texas, Florida and California.

United Kingdom

UK fans have access to MLC 2026 through the league's OTT app and a partnered sports network, in line with the broader trend across overseas T20 leagues. The viewing window is favourable — most matches play in the UK evening, depending on the US start time. Check the official MLC UK partner closer to the opener.

Australia

Australian fans access MLC 2026 through the league's OTT app and a partnered sports network. The viewing window is the toughest of any major market — most matches play in the early morning Australian Eastern Time, depending on the US venue. Set alarms or plan replays.

South Africa

South African fans access MLC 2026 through the league's OTT app and a partnered sports network. The viewing window mirrors the UK — most matches play in the South African evening, depending on the US start time.

United Arab Emirates

UAE fans access MLC 2026 through the league's OTT app and a partnered sports network. The viewing window is similar to India — most matches play late at night Gulf Standard Time, depending on the US venue.

Pakistan

Pakistani fans access MLC 2026 through the league's OTT app and a partnered sports network. The viewing window is similar to India and the UAE — most matches play late at night Pakistan Standard Time, depending on the US venue.

Time-Zone Reference for the Openers

A US fixture starting at 7:30 PM Central Time (CT) on June 13 converts roughly as follows:

• USA Central Time (Texas) — 7:30 PM same day.
• USA Eastern Time (NY / Florida) — 8:30 PM same day.
• USA Pacific Time (California) — 5:30 PM same day.
• United Kingdom (BST) — 1:30 AM the next day.
• India / Sri Lanka (IST) — 6:00 AM the next day.
• Pakistan (PKT) — 5:30 AM the next day.
• United Arab Emirates (GST) — 4:30 AM the next day.
• South Africa (SAST) — 2:30 AM the next day.
• Australia Eastern (AEST) — 10:30 AM the next day.

Some marquee weekend fixtures and finals shift later in the US schedule, which pushes the India and Asia viewing window toward the morning.

For the full league context, our MLC 2026 schedule and squads hub lists every fixture and venue, and our MLC 2026 opening day preview breaks down the June 13 first ball.

Bottom Line

MLC 2026 is more accessible to a global audience than any previous season, with linear TV and OTT routes covering India, the USA, the UK, Australia, South Africa, the UAE and Pakistan. The viewing window remains the trickiest part — Indian and Pakistani fans should plan for late-night or early-morning starts, UK and South African fans get prime evening, Australia gets early morning. Confirm the partnered network in your country closer to the June 13 opener.

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