Exciting Cricket Action: ICC and ESPN Renew Broadcast Deal
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and ESPN Extend Partnership for Exciting Cricket Action in Caribbean and Latin America
The ICC announces an extended partnership with ESPN, bringing cricket to 51 territories in the Caribbean and Latin America, just in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The deal secures broadcast and digital rights for all ICC events until 2031, including men’s and women’s senior events and U19 tournaments.
This marks a significant milestone as the first direct agreement between ICC and ESPN since their partnership began in 2012.
Fans across 33 Caribbean territories can catch the action on ESPN Caribbean and ESPN2 Caribbean, while viewers in 18 Latin American countries can access cricket coverage on the Star+ streaming platform.
ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice, expresses excitement about expanding cricket’s reach in the region, especially with the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
ESPN’s VP of Programming & Acquisitions, Michael Walters, reaffirms ESPN’s dedication to delivering top-quality cricket content to Caribbean and Latin American audiences, highlighting the significance of the long-term partnership extension.