Major League Cricket is going to be the biggest platform for American cricketers to showcase their talents and excel in their skills. Cricket fans across the globe are ecstatic to know about the upcoming USA-based professional cricket league and are looking forward to catching MLC’24 live streaming.
Many broadcasting and streaming partners have bagged Major League Cricket broadcasting rights. This guide will brief you about MLC 2024 broadcasting partners along with apps to watch for free and paid.
How to Watch Major League Cricket MLC 2024 Live Streaming?
Let’s check out MLC Live Streaming platforms:
MLC Network
The official YouTube channel of Major League Cricket, MLC Network is home to MLC-related stuff and happenings. Here you will find live streams, schedules and fixtures, match highlights, player interviews, behind-the-camera videos and clips, and much more. Subscribe to the MLC Network to be a part of MLC.
Willow Tv
Willow is the only 24/7 cricket paid television broadcasting channel in the USA. Further, Willow secures the broadcasting rights of ICC events and major leagues like IPL, PSL, BPL, CPL, and BBL, and has partnered with many cricket boards worldwide. Now, it is the official broadcasting partner of MLC.
Willow TV as a TV channel is available on IPTV, Digital TV, Satellite, and Cable Networks like DISH, DirecTV, FiOS, Spectrum, Sling TV, Google Fiber, and others while it is available online as a paid streaming service Willow Xtra. Willow TV subscription is available on a Monthly $9.99 and Yearly $69.99 basis.
| Willow Tv Providers | Channel Numbers |
| Verizon Fios (Cable Network) | Channel 1554 included in the Gold Package |
| Spectrum (Cable Network) | Willow TV Channel 3101 |
| Xfinity (Cable Network) | Willow Tv Channel 3101 |
| Optimum TV (Cable Network) | Willow TV 1171 as part of the Hindi Pack and the Optimum Sports Pack. |
| Prism TV (IPTV) | Willow Tv channel 668 (SD), 1668 (HD) |
| Bell Fibe TV (Canada) | Willow TV Channel 3101 |
| Dish Network (Satellite Network) | Willow TV Channel 441 (SD), 1441 (HD) |
| DirecTV (Satellite Network) | Channel 2024 |
| Sling Tv (IPTV) | Willow TV a-la-carte package in the regional Indian Languages |
| Google Fiber (IPTV) | Willow Tv Channel 244 is available on Premium & Sports Packages. |
Sports 18
Viacom 18-owned Sports 18 is an official broadcasting partner of MLC in India. Sports 18 is a group of multinational ‘pay to pay’ television sports channels like Sports 18 1 and Sports 18 Khel, available in HD quality on cable and satellite networks.
Out of all Sports 18 channels, Major League Cricket will be live-streamed on Sports 18 1. You can reach out to the channels on your cable provider. To get updates about the league, you can access the Sports 18 official website and application, supported on Android and iOS.
Cable networks and their channel numbers of Sports 18 are mentioned below:-
Dish TV
- Sports18 1 HD – 643
- Sports18 1 – 644
Airtel Digital
- Sports 18 1 – 293
- Sports18 1 HD – 294
Tata Play
- Sports18 1 HD – 487
Sun Direct
- Sports18 1 – 505
d2h
- Sports18 1 – 667
- Sports18 1 HD – 666
Jio Cinema
India’s leading video-on-demand and OTT streaming service, Jio Cinema, is owned by Viacom 18. Jio TV, a telecommunications company, has put forward Jio Cinema to meet the demands of the live-streaming trend. It is the streaming partner of MLC in India. Jio Cinema is accessible on a wide range of devices.
Jio Cricket Play/Jio Cricket is a cricket-specific section on Jio Cinema. It gives access to major Indian sports channels, including Star Sports (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports HD), Sony Network, and Ten Sports. The best part of it has customized cricket channels available in many languages to provide the best cricket live-streaming experience. These channels are:-
- JioCricket HD (Hindi)
- JioCricket HD (English)
- JioCricket – 1 HD
- JioCricket – 2 HD
- JioCricket – 3 HD
| Jio Tv Plans | GB/Day | Validity | Hotstar Subscription | Voice Calls | SMS / Day |
| INR 401 | 3GB/ Day (6GB Extra) | 28 days | 90 GB & Disney+ Hotstar | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
| INR 777 | 1.5GB/ Day (5GB Extra) | 84 days | 131 GB & Disney+ Hotstar | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
| INR 2599 | 2GB/Day (10GB Extra) | 365 days | 740 GB & Disney+ Hotstar | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
| INR 598 | 2GB/Day | 56 days | 112 GB & Disney+ Hotstar | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
| INR 349 | 3 GB/day | 28 days | 84 GB + Free IPL Live | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
| INR 199 | 1.5 GB/day | 28 days | 42 GB + IPL Free | Unlimited | 100 SMS/day |
The league has a massive global presence. It secures its position on YouTube, and MLC Network’s social media accounts – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TV broadcasts, and online live streaming on websites, applications, and live streaming platforms.
Social Media Accounts
The league has caught the limelight on its social media accounts. Be it Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, you will find everything related to the league on these world-recognized sites. You can access these sites to familiarize yourself with the MLC critical moments, live scores, points tables, scorecards, team rankings, and whatnot.
A Sports
ARY Network owns A Sports, the first HD sports channel in Pakistan. It proudly holds the broadcasting and streaming of the MLC’23 in Pakistan. It is available as TV channels on cable providers and online streaming on the ARY ZAP app.
A Sports will keep you updated about MLC live streaming, live scores, points table, team ranking, and all the latest news and information. ARY Zap app is the live streaming platform that contains A Sports channel in HD quality. You must download the app, log in, and stream live MLC matches.
Disney+Hotstar (using VPN)
Hotstar is India’s one of the finest live-streaming platforms. Whatever you like to watch, you will find it on Hotstar. Hotstar will stream Major League Cricket. It was once available in the USA, but due to geo-restrictions, it is unavailable outside India. You can use a VPN service to access the site to watch MLC 24 live streaming. Ensure to pay Hotstar subscription charges.
| Hotstar Subscription Plans | Price | Validity | Number of Streaming Devices | Resolution |
| Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Plan | Rs 499 | 1 Year | 1 | HD |
| Disney+ Hotstar Super Plan | Rs 899 | 1 Year | 2 | HD |
| Disney+ Hotstar Premium | Rs 1,499 | 1 Year | 4 | 4K |
| Disney+ Hotstar Premium | Rs 299 | Per Month | 4 | 4K |
CricTime
A cricket-dedicated live streaming platform, CricTime will live stream MLC worldwide. It is a legal platform accessible anytime and anywhere for free without paying subscription charges. Crictime gives real-time live coverage of MLC without errors, delays, or buffering due to its fast-speed servers.
ESPN
You can stream Major League Cricket on ESPN. It is a network of sub-channels providing sporting events worldwide through television channels available on cable and satellite networks and a live streaming platform known as ESPN+.
ESPN+ is available on cable and satellite networks and other streaming platforms like Fubo TV ($74.99–$94.99/mo.), Hulu+Live TV ($69.99–$82.99/mo.), Sling TV ($40.00–$55.00/mo.), Youtube Tv ($72.99/mo.), and DirecTv ($64.99–$154.99/mo.).
The following is the channel number with ESPN subscriptions:-
| ESPN Cable and Satellite Providers | ESPN HD | ESPN 2 HD |
| DIRECTV($64.99–$154.99/mo.) | 206 | 209 |
| DISH Tv($79.99–$109.99/mo.) | 140 | 143 |
| Charter Spectrum HD | 735 | 736 |
| Comcast XFINITY TV HD ($20.00–$80.00/mo.) | 850 | 850 |
| Cox Communication HD | 1032 | 1033 |
| Spectrum($59.99/mo.) | 8 | – |
| Suddenlink | 223 | – |
| Verizon FiOS HD | 570 | 574 |
How to Watch MLC 2024 USA Using a VPN?
here’s a more detailed guide on how to watch MLC USA using VPN:
Select a VPN service that has servers in the USA. There are many VPN providers available, so make sure to choose a reputable one that offers high-speed connections and strong encryption.
A list of VPNs to Access MLC in the USA
ExpressVPN
NordVPN
CyberGhost
Surfshark
Private Internet Access
IPVanish
VyprVPN
StrongVPN
TorGuard
HMA (HideMyAss)
Steps to Watch MLC Using a VPN
- Install and launch the VPN software – Download and install the VPN software on your device. Most VPN providers offer software for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
- Connect to a server in the USA – Once the VPN software is installed and launched, select a server located in the USA. This will give you an American IP address and make it appear as if you are accessing the internet from within the United States.
- Verify your IP address – To verify that you are connected to a US server, you can visit a website that displays your IP address, such as whatismyip.com. Your IP address should now show as a US-based address.
- Access the MLC streaming platform – Visit the official MLC website or the streaming platform where the event will be broadcast. Some popular platforms for live-streaming events include YouTube, Hulu, and Sling TV. Make sure to check if the platform requires a subscription or payment to access the live stream.
- Enjoy the event – Once you have accessed the live stream, sit back and enjoy watching MLC USA from anywhere in the world.
Alternative Ways to Watch MLC Live
You can watch MLC Live on these streaming services:
- TouchCric
- MobileCric
- WebCric
- WatchCric
- Cricvid
- Sling TV
How to Watch Major League Cricket in INDIA?
You can catch all the action of MLC live in India on Sports 18. The official broadcaster of the MLC is Viacom18. Additionally, for seamless streaming, the JioCinema app and website will provide live coverage of MLC matches.
To watch MLC, simply follow these steps:
- Download the JioCinema app on your mobile device or Smart TV.
- Create a JioCinema account or log in with your existing Jio account, search for “Major League Cricket,”
- Select the match you wish to watch. The match will then begin streaming.
If you prefer watching on a web browser, you can visit the JioCinema website and search for “Major League Cricket” to access the matches.
Watch MLC 2024 Live Streaming in Pakistan, the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean
You can watch MLC Live in Pakistan, the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean on these platforms A Sport, BT Sport, Fox Sport, Super Sport, Sky Sport, and SportsMax Respectively:
How to watch MLC 2024 Live in Australia?
To watch MLC live in Australia, tune in to Fox Cricket on channel 501 or use the Foxtel app. Alternatively, subscribe to Kayo Sports for live streaming on various devices. Enjoy a free 7-day trial on Kayo Sports by signing up on their website or app, providing payment details, and selecting
“Start Your Free Trial.” Once activated, you can enjoy all the exciting MLC matches live and experience the cricket action at your convenience. Don’t miss out on the thrilling moments of this prestigious tournament.
How Many Teams Are in Major League Cricket?
It comprises six teams representing six different states in the USA. These teams have a squad strength of 18 players with a maximum of 8 overseas players in each team. The players are selected into the teams by following the draft model.
- Texas Super Kings
- Los Angeles Knight Riders
- MI New York
- San Francisco Unicorns
- Seattle Orcas
- Washington Freedom
Summing Up
The real-time live coverage of the Major League Cricket MLC 2024 will be available across the globe on designated broadcasting and streaming platforms. Keep watching some good cricket!
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