Vitality Blast Live Streaming Guide - Watch in the UK & Abroad

The 2025 Vitality Blast cricket season is in full swing. From fiery T20 clashes to Finals Day drama, here’s your ultimate guide to streaming men’s and women’s matches live, both at home and internationally.

Watching Live in the UK

• Sky Sports is the primary paid broadcaster: airing 19 group-stage men’s matches plus all quarter-finals and Finals Day.
   
• TNT Sports also shows select men's and women’s T20 Blast fixtures alongside international cricket.
   
• Free streaming:
   
  • Non-televised matches are streamed via ECB.co.uk, the England Cricket app, or individual county YouTube channels (e.g., Middlesex, Somerset).
     
  • BBC and Channel 5 offer weekly highlights and occasional live broadcasts, mainly for women's fixtures.
     

Streaming from Abroad

If you're traveling or outside the UK, here are your best options:

• Willow TV broadcasts in the USA & Canada, covering many Blast matches, available via cable or Sling TV.
   
• FanCode in India streams live games (Men’s & Women’s) for a low monthly fee; combine with a VPN if traveling.
   
• SuperSport (South Africa), Seven/Fox/Kayo (Australia), and SonyLIV/EitAga (Asia/Australia) offer coverage depending on your region .
   
• ICC.tv may stream content in regions lacking broadcast deals.
   

Free vs Paid: What to Expect

Access Type	UK	Abroad
Free (ECB/App/youtube)	Non-televised matches	Via VPN
Paid subscription	Sky Sports / TNT	Willow TV, FanCode, Foxtel
VPN	Optional	Essential to access blocked streams
Free highlights	BBC/Channel 5	Available globally via BBC, ICC

Non-televised matches are free for locals via ECB, but paid platforms provide extras like expert commentary, stable streaming, and full camera coverage.

Finals Day Coverage

• Shows all three matches live—semis and the final—on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, with free streaming options still available for non-televised fixtures.
   
• Experts recommend a Sky Sports Day Pass (~£7.99) or Now TV pass for short-term access.

Quick Picks by Region

• UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports, ECB App, county YouTube, now TV Day Pass.
   
• USA/Canada: Willow TV (cable/Sling).
   
• India: FanCode (monthly plan ~₹199).
   
• Australia: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, or national broadcasters.
   
• Global: ICC.tv, plus VPN to access UK-based streaming.
   

Final Strategy

Want free access? Use ECB.com, county channels, and VPN workaround for abroad.

Prefer premium coverage? Subscribe to Sky Sports or region-specific platforms like Willow TV or FanCode.