Willow Offers Free 2024 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Preview via DirecTV, Verizon, Optimum The streaming service will feature 13 matches over the next week By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Friday, May 31, 2024 - 10:32 am
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The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup will give the sport of cricket a new level of exposure in the U.S., and Willow by Cricbuzz has an exclusive free preview of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, beginning tomorrow and running until June 7. The streaming service will offer 13 matches for free exclusively to subscribers of Verizon, DirecTV consumers and DirecTV for Business, and Optimum.
Willow.tv's free preview of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup is intended to raise U.S. awareness of the sport.
This free preview is a critical step in making cricket more accessible and opening the door to new fans in the U.S., says Todd Myers, COO, Willow by Cricbuzz. By providing access to the T20 World Cup, we're showcasing the world's top cricket talent and introducing new fans to the full spectrum of what the sport has to offer. This preview will ignite a passion for cricket among new viewers and enhance the experience for our loyal fans, ultimately expanding the cricket community and bringing the thrill of the sport to a broader audience.
Additionally, throughout the week, Optimum and Verizon viewers will have access to special news coverage of the tournament on News 12, with segments and content related to the ICC T20 World Cup and the South Asian culture and community airing across all News 12 networks. News 12 is the preeminent hyperlocal news source in the New York Tri-State Area and is available to viewers across the country through the News 12 New York streaming service.
Beyond the Preview: Willow by Cricbuzz Is Available in Sports Packages DirecTV: Willow by Cricbuzz is included in the DirecTV Sports Pack for consumers, which offers up to 40 regional and specialty sports networks (RSNs) for just $14.99/month + tax. Willow by Cricbuzz is also available to DirecTV for Business customers, covering more than 300,000 commercial venues: restaurants, bars, hotel lounges, retail shops, and other venues.
Verizon (Fios TV): Fios TV customers can add Sports Pass for $14/month or the Hindi Plus package for $34/month to their Fios TV plan to access Willow by Cricbuzz.
Optimum: Willow by Cricbuzz is available through the $15/month Sports Package.
The following matches will be shown (all times are ET):
Sunday, June 2:
U.S. vs Canada, 1st Match, Group A at 8:30 p.m.
West Indies vs Papua New Guinea, 2nd Match, Group C at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, June 3:
Namibia vs Oman, 3rd Match, Group B at 8:30 p.m.
Sri Lanka vs South Africa, 4th Match, Group D at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 4:
Afghanistan vs Uganda, 5th Match, Group C at 8:30 p.m.
England vs Scotland, 6th Match, Group B at 10:30 a.m.
Netherlands vs Nepal, 7th Match, Group D at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 5:
India vs Ireland, 8th Match, Group A at 10:30 a.m.
Papua New Guinea vs Uganda, 9th Match, Group C at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 6:
Australia vs Oman, 10th Match, Group B at 8:30 p.m.
U.S. vs Pakistan, 11th Match, Group A at 11:30 a.m.
Namibia vs Scotland, 12th Match, Group B at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 7:
Canada vs Ireland, 13th Match, Group A at 10:30 a.m.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 14th Match, Group C at 7:30 p.m.
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Willow Offers Free 2024 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Preview via DirecTV, Verizon, Optimum The streaming service will feature 13 matches over the next week By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director 
