Free global live streaming viewing of WTC Final 2025: The World Test Championship (WTC) Final, which highlights the best two Test countries in a high-stakes conflict, is the pinnacle of red-ball cricket. Scheduled for June 11-15, 2025, at Lords Cricket Ground in London, followers all around are anxious to see every session of this legendary encounter. Although official broadcasters dominate coverage, there are free and paid streaming alternatives available regionally. Whether you live in India, the UK, Australia, or elsewhere, here is your legal tuning manual.
Official broadcasters for each region:
India: Free live streaming is available via JioCinema (digital) in cooperation with Viacom18.
Star Sports Network on television with English and Hindi commentary.
UK and Ireland: Exclusive rights (paid via Sky Go or NOW TV) are held by Sky Sports.
Australia: Channel 9 Highlights are available free; Kayo Sports requires a subscription.
United States and Canada: Sling TVs Willow TV add-on or Willow TV subscription.
South Africa: SuperSport paid through DStv.
New Zealand: Subscription to Sky Sport NZ.
Middle East: CricLife MAX via Etisalat or StarzPlay subscription.
Alternatives for Free Streaming:
Free radio highlights and commentary in certain areas on ICC.tv.
Legally stream using Kayo Sports (14-day trial in Australia) or NOW TV (7-day trial in the UK).
Follow ICC's YouTube and Facebook for highlights and major events on social media.
JioCinema (India):
Download the app on iOS or Android or go to JioCinema.com.
Works for Apple TV, Android TV, and Fire TV Stick.
Provides commentary in many languages as well as 4K resolution.
Sky Go (UK):
Stream via the Sky Go app on mobile phones, tablet computers, or browsers.
Willlow TV (US):
Roku, Amazon Fire, or iOS/Android devices can all utilize Willow TV software.
Kayo Sports (Australia):
including Smart TVs, supports simultaneous streaming across three devices.
In London, the WTC Final starts daily at 10:30 am local time, GMT+1. Here is how this translates to main cricket areas:
India (IST): 2:00 PM
Australia (AEST): 6:30 PM
USA: West Coast PST: 5:30 AM, and 8:30 AM on the East Coast, EST
South Africa (SAST): 12:30 PM.
1. Is it legal to stream the WTC Final without cost?
Yes, if using approved services like JioCinema (India) or free trials (Kayo/NOW TV)
2. Does JioCinema provide 4K streaming for the WTC Final?
For VIP users, JioCinema does provide 4K resolution (free level comprises HD).
3. Am I able to view in the United Arab Emirates without a subscription?
No, but StarzPlay provides reasonably priced monthly plans (AED 35).
4. How many days the WTC Final spans?
With a reserve day for weather disruptions, the five-day (June 1014) match covers five days.
5. Finding live scores?
Ball-by-ball updates are provided by ESPNcricinfo, Ascores, and the ICC app.