It’s time for the ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Between now and and Oct. 20, 10 women's cricket teams will compete in 23 matches across 18 days for the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy. The action continues this Wednesday with South Africa vs. Scotland and India vs. Sri Lanka. Are you ready to watch the Cricket World Cup? Unfortunately, in the US, the sport still airs on the niche Willow TV, which you may not already have access to. But we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know about where to stream matches, how to watch cricket for free in the U.S., the full Cricket World Cup schedule and more.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9

Time: 5 a.m. ET, 9 a.m. ET

TV channel: Willow TV

Streaming: Sling, DirecTV, Amazon via VPN, ICC.TV via VPN

The Cricket World Cup continues bright and early this Wednesday, Oct. 9 with matches between South Africa vs. Scotland and India vs. Sri Lanka.

The 2024 Women's T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In the US, the Cricket World Cup will air exclusively on Willow TV. You may not have the niche cricket cable channel in your current package, or no longer have cable at all. But don’t worry, you can sign up for Willow TV directly, or add it to a live TV streaming service like Sling, DirecTV Stream or Fubo. You can also check out other ways to stream the Cricket World Cup for free (or almost free) with the help of a VPN below.

While in the US, the Women's T20 World Cup will be airing exclusively on Willow TV (which you'll need cable or a subscription for), in Australia, it's all streaming on Amazon Prime Video — so all you need to do to tune in is be a Prime subscriber. Outside of Australia, the ICC will stream the Women's T20 World Cup live and free on ICC.tv via the official tournament app to 116 territories in Afghanistan, Continental Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.

Don’t reside in Australia or any of those 116 territories right now? Don't worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the Cricket World Cup on Amazon Prime in Australia, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.

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In Australia, viewers are able to tune into all 23 matches of the cricket world cup on Amazon Prime Video. While you may not live in Australia, you can still stream like you do with a VPN. But ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning US viewers can tune into international shows, movies and sporting events as opposed to paying for US coverage. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to Australia, and then find the games on Amazon Prime Video.

ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee in case you're nervous about trying a VPN.

The T20 Women's World Cup will have 10 teams competing: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies.

Each side will play four group matches, and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals on Oct. 17 and 18. The final will be on Oct. 20.

All times Eastern

October 9