Willow Sports

Willow Sports is effectively the only dedicated cricket broadcaster in the United States, which makes it either essential or irrelevant depending on your relationship with the sport. The schedule rotates between live international matches, India vs. Australia, England's summer tests, the Pakistan Super League, and highlights of domestic T20 leagues like the Caribbean Premier League. Production values are decent but not on par with the big US sports networks; think clean graphics but no pre-game studio circus. The commentary team mixes local US-based talent with UK and South African voices, giving it a distinctive hybrid tone. If you're a cricket fan moving to America, this is your lifeline. If you've never watched a test match, the slickly edited T20 coverage is the best entry point. For the cricket diaspora, Willow Sports live means not having to hunt for dodgy streams. And for the curious sports fan, it's the most surprising channel on a US sports lineup. To watch Willow Sports online consistently, you'll need a subscription, but it's a small price for the only place in America where you can catch a full Ashes series or an IPL final without illegal streams. That alone makes it a keeper in the Sports tv United States landscape.