Prime Video will stream all 25 matches of the 2024 US Major League Cricket season in Australia and New Zealand at no extra cost to members.
Prime Video has announced its exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2024 Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) season in Australia and New Zealand. The season, running from 6 July to 29 July local time (5 July to 28 July in the USA), will feature all 25 matches available at no additional cost to Prime or Prime Video members.
This announcement follows the success of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where the USA, co-hosts of the event, advanced to the Super Eight stage in their debut.
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The second MLC season will showcase top international T20 players and leading domestic talent from six major US cities: Dallas, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. The tournament will include eight Australian and five New Zealand players among its ranks. Notable signings include:
- Pat Cummins, the Australian Test and ODI captain, joins the San Francisco Unicorns, along with Josh Inglis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and New Zealand’s Matt Henry.
- The Seattle Orcas have signed Kiwi batsman Michael Bracewell and bowler Lance Morris.
- Washington Freedom will be coached by Ricky Ponting and feature Australian batters Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Glenn Maxwell, alongside New Zealand bowlers Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson.
- MI New York will see the return of batter Tim David and bowler Trent Boult for a second season.
- Australian bowler Adam Zampa will join the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
“At Prime Video, we are always looking for ways to deliver more value to our customers across our movies, TV series, and live sports offerings,” said Hushidar Kharas, Head of Prime Video Australia and New Zealand. “The feedback from cricket fans in Australia for our first major event, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has been really positive, and we are delighted to expand our live sports offering through the Cognizant Major League Cricket. We are also excited to offer our customers in New Zealand the first live sports event included in their Prime Video membership.”
“We are thrilled to announce Prime Video as our broadcast partner for Cognizant Major League Cricket in New Zealand and Australia,” added MLC CEO Vijay Srinivasan. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to grow the season, which is in its second year, as well as bring the excitement of cricket to fans across the globe. Prime Video has solidified its position as a premier destination for cricket enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing major events such as the World Cup and acclaimed series such as The Test. MLC eagerly anticipates joining this platform, poised to contribute thrilling cricket action to its global audience through Prime Video’s extensive reach and expertise.”
Prime Video is well-regarded for its extensive sports coverage and original content in Australia and New Zealand. Notable series include The Test S1-S3, Making Their Mark, Shane, Warriors on the Field, and Kick Like Tayla. Australian Prime members recently supported the national team during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where Australia reached the Super Eight stage. The upcoming T20 World Cup Women’s tournament is scheduled to begin in October.
Since 2019, Prime Video has commissioned 29 Amazon Originals in Australia, including The Test, LOL: Last One Laughing Australia with Rebel Wilson, and several others like Back to the Rafters, Luxe Listings Sydney, The Moth Effect, and Burning. Additional content includes Head Above Water, Class of ’07, Deadloch, and the forthcoming The Office and The Narrow Road to the Deep North.
Prime members in Australia and Prime Video customers in New Zealand can watch all live MLC matches on various devices, including smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, and Apple TV. Matches can also be downloaded on mobile devices and tablets for offline viewing at no extra cost.
Prime Video is included with Prime membership in Australia. New customers can learn more at www.primevideo.com and subscribe for a free 30-day trial.
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