Live Coverage: Welsh Fire vs London Spirit – Women's & Men's Matches on 9 August

Saturday, 9 August brings back-to-back excitement as Welsh Fire take on London Spirit in both the Women’s and Men’s Hundred matches at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 

Expect thrilling 100-ball action from midday onwards. Here's your definitive guide to watching live—wherever you are.

Match Schedule & Fixture Details

• Date: Saturday, 9 August 2025
   
• Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (home of Welsh Fire)
   
• Women’s Match: Starts at 15:00 BST / 18:00 PKT (local time)
   
• Men’s Match: Follows at 18:00 BST / 21:00 PKT
   
• Welsh Fire’s double-headers deliver high-energy, family-friendly entertainment alongside live music acts at the venue—Aderyn performs during the Spirit clash

Global Streaming & Broadcast Guide

Region	Live Streaming Platforms
UK	Sky Sports The Hundred (all games), BBC iPlayer streams 8 women’s + 10 men’s matches free
Pakistan	tapmad streams both matches live in HD—ideal for at-home fans
India	FanCode, SonyLIV, sometimes JioCinema carry both games
North America	Willow TV (US/Can), DAZN (Canada/US) offer Hundred coverage
Australia	Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports support live streams
Caribbean	ESPN Caribbean broadcasts both fixtures
MENA/Africa	beIN SPORTS, SuperSport carry full Hundred schedule

Streaming Setup Tips

1. UK viewers:
    
   • Sky Go or NOW TV day passes (~£12) for full coverage.
      
   • BBC iPlayer offers free access to select matches like today’s Cardiff double-header
      
2. Pakistani fans:
    
   • Open the tapmad app or web portal and tune in HD.
      
3. India:
    
   • Use FanCode or SonyLIV (with optional Hindi commentary).
      
4. North America:
    
   • Willow TV or DAZN—subscriptions include replays and match clips.
      
5. Australia & Others:
    
   • Fox Cricket/Kayo and regional broadcasters handle coverage; beIN/SuperSport across MENA/Africa.

Match Significance & Key Storylines

• Welsh Fire:
   
  • No titles yet—Men finished 4th, Women were runners-up in 2024 .
     
  • They’ll aim for the Cardiff crowd’s support to power home victories.
     
• London Spirit:
   
  • Women’s champions in 2024; Men yet to claim their first crown.
     
  • Two spirited teams battling across both fixtures promises enthralling contests.

Why This Day Matters

• Double the excitement: Catch both Women’s and Men’s matches in one live session.
   
• Prime-time entertainment: 100-ball format, high scoring, fast-paced overs—designed for live streaming audiences.
   
• Music meets cricket: Cardiff’s live act adds atmosphere, making it more than just sport

Pro Viewing Tips

• Ensure 10+ Mbps internet for HD quality.
   
• Enable app notifications for live toss and score alerts.
   
• Sync your calendar via The Hundred’s app for reminders.
   
• Use second-screen features (Sky or BBC apps) for real-time stats and polls.

Quick Streaming Checklist

• Subscription: Sky/NOW (UK), tapmad (Pak), FanCode/Sony (Ind), Willow/DAZN (NA), Fox/Kayo (Aus), beIN/SuperSport (MENA/Africa)
   
• Apps in place: Install apps before match day.
   
• Connectivity: Reliable Wi‑Fi or mobile data.
   
• VPN ready: If accessing locked streams from abroad.
   
• Time zones: Women at 15:00 BST / Men at 18:00 BST.

Final Take

Saturday’s Welsh Fire vs London Spirit double‑header brings powerful cricket with global flavour: two competitive matches, star athletes, and an electric Cardiff atmosphere. Streaming is easy—just choose the right platform for your region, plug in early, and soak in the 100-ball thrill.