Amazon Prime to Stream ICC Events in Australia: Everything You Need to Know

It implies that there will not be any free-to-air coverage of world events for at least four years for ICC Events in Australia.
Amazon Prime to Stream ICC Events in Australia: Everything You Need to Know

(Cricket News) Amazon Prime Video will be the exclusive home of Australia’s World Test Championship and ODI World Cup defences. The streaming service has obtained broadcast rights in Australia for all men’s and women’s International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments.

The entire recent ODI World Cup was aired on Foxtel/Kayo, with Nine Network airing Australia’s games along with a few others. However, under the terms of the new agreement, there will not be any free-to-air content.

Men’s home Test matches and all women’s internationals in Australia will continue to be available on Seven for free-to-air, while men’s white-ball internationals will be available on Foxtel. The Men’s Away Ashes series in 2027 and 2031 will be shown on Nine Network.

A week ago, Michelle Rowland, the minister of communications, introduced laws to parliament updating anti-siphoning measures that would require free-to-air services to be offered first refusal for major sporting events.

“All Australians regardless of where they live, or what they earn, should have the opportunity to enjoy free TV coverage of iconic sporting events,” Rowland said. This move comes just days after the federal government reaffirmed its commitment to sport anti-siphoning measures.

The recently concluded men’s World Cup has highlighted the interest and passion for ICC events across the globe, especially in Australia where cricket fans have enjoyed the recent success of their men’s and women’s teams.

“We look forward to working with Prime Video Australia to provide innovative coverage of world-class cricket to more fans in Australia,” ICC boss Geoff Allardice said in a statement. “We are very excited to be entering a new four-year partnership with Prime Video for ICC cricket rights in Australia.”

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