Cricket is the soundtrack of the Australian summer. Cricket Australia's media rights are shared by the Seven Network and the Foxtel Group, so most of the home summer is available on Fox Cricket through Kayo and Foxtel, with the biggest matches also free on Seven.
The 2026-27 summer
Cricket Australia has released the schedule for the 2026-27 home summer, including Test, ODI and T20I series for the men's and women's teams. As announced:
- Tests and all women's internationals are on Seven and 7plus free, and on Foxtel and Kayo.
- Men's ODIs and T20Is against England are on Foxtel and Kayo only.
Check Cricket Australia's schedule for dates, venues and start times, and the broadcaster for each match.
Free-to-air: Seven and 7plus
Seven shows home Test matches live and free on Seven and the 7plus app, along with women's internationals and a large share of the Big Bash League. The free 7plus app streams Seven's coverage on smart TVs, phones and other devices for viewers in Australia.
Test cricket played in Australia is on the government's anti-siphoning list, and the 2024 list expanded coverage of women's cricket and the Ashes.
Every match: Fox Cricket on Kayo and Foxtel
Fox Cricket is shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports. It carries every match of the home international summer and every BBL match, including those not shown on free TV. Kayo streams with monthly plans. Foxtel includes Fox Cricket in its sports packages.
The Big Bash League
The BBL runs through December and January. For BBL|16, every match is on Foxtel and Kayo. Thirty regular-season matches and all four finals are free on Seven and 7plus, while 10 matches are exclusive to Foxtel and Kayo. The schedule includes the return of Christmas Eve cricket. The Women's Big Bash League is played earlier in the season. Check the WBBL broadcast guide for free and paid coverage.
Radio: ABC Sport
Cricket on the radio is an Australian tradition. ABC Sport broadcasts cricket on ABC radio and the ABC listen app, with ball-by-ball commentary. Commercial radio also covers cricket. Radio is ideal for listening at work, in the car or at the ground.
Watching at the ground
Major Test venues include the MCG, the SCG, the Gabba, Adelaide Oval, Perth Stadium and Bellerive Oval. Buy tickets through Cricket Australia's official ticketing. The Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the New Year Test at the SCG are highlights of the summer when they are scheduled.
Away tours
When Australia tours overseas, rights are sold by the host country's cricket board, and the Australian broadcaster can be different from the home summer. Check Cricket Australia and the broadcasters before each tour.
Following the summer
- Download the official Cricket Australia app for scores, schedules and news.
- Check Seven's guide to see which matches are free.
- If you want every ODI, T20I and BBL match, consider Kayo for the months you need.
- Use ABC radio when you are away from a screen.
Avoiding spoilers
A day of Test cricket runs for hours, and many fans follow it in bits. Streams can run behind TV and radio, so mute score notifications if you are watching on delay.
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- AFL (men’s)
Free-to-airSeven, 7mate & 7plus: about three matches a round, finals and the Grand Final
Every matchKayo Sports, Foxtel (Fox Footy)
Most Saturday matches are exclusive to Fox Footy.
- Cricket (home summer)
Free-to-airSeven & 7plus: home Tests, women’s internationals and many BBL matches
Every matchKayo Sports, Foxtel (Fox Cricket)
Some men’s ODIs and T20Is are Foxtel/Kayo only.
| Sport | Free-to-air | Every match |
|---|---|---|
| AFL (men’s) | Seven, 7mate & 7plus: about three matches a round, finals and the Grand Final | Kayo Sports, Foxtel (Fox Footy)Most Saturday matches are exclusive to Fox Footy. |
| Cricket (home summer) | Seven & 7plus: home Tests, women’s internationals and many BBL matches | Kayo Sports, Foxtel (Fox Cricket)Some men’s ODIs and T20Is are Foxtel/Kayo only. |
To see every match of your picks you would need: Kayo Sports + Foxtel. The free-to-air column needs only a TV antenna or the free app.
Based on published broadcast arrangements as at October 2026. Rights and schedules change; check the league and broadcaster before match day. We do not list prices because they change often.
Season dates
The home summer usually runs from October or November through to March, with the BBL in December and January. See our sports calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch cricket on my phone?
Yes. 7plus streams Seven's free coverage and Kayo streams Fox Cricket on phones and tablets, for viewers in Australia.
Is the Big Bash League on free TV?
Many BBL matches are free on Seven and 7plus, including all four finals of BBL|16. Every match is on Fox Cricket via Kayo and Foxtel.
Are home Tests free-to-air?
Yes. Home Test matches are shown live on Seven and 7plus, and also on Fox Cricket via Kayo and Foxtel.
Are men's ODIs and T20Is free?
Not always. In the 2026-27 summer, men's ODIs and T20Is against England are on Foxtel and Kayo only. Check the schedule for each series.
How many BBL games are free?
For BBL|16, 30 regular-season matches and all four finals are free on Seven and 7plus. Every match is on Foxtel and Kayo, with 10 matches exclusive to them.
Can I listen to cricket on the radio?
Yes. ABC Sport has a long tradition of cricket radio coverage on ABC radio and the ABC listen app.
Where can I watch Australia's away tours?
Overseas tours are sold separately by the home country's board, so the Australian broadcaster can vary. Check Cricket Australia and broadcaster announcements before each tour.
Sources and further reading
Facts on this page were checked against these primary and official sources. Conditions change — confirm before you travel or buy.
- Our broadcast partners — Cricket Australia
- Schedule revealed for 2026-27 Aussie summer of cricket — Cricket Australia
- Christmas Eve cricket returns as full BBL|16 schedule released — Cricket Australia
- Where can I listen to live sport on ABC Radio? — ABC
- Broadcasting Services (Anti-Siphoning List) Instrument 2024 — Federal Register of Legislation
