Channel 5 Gets England Cricket Rights
- The return of England cricket to free-to-air television broadens access for fans and boosts the sport's visibility.
- Channel 5 has acquired the free-to-air broadcast rights for England cricket, stepping in after the BBC relinquished them.
- The move ensures that cricket fans will have access to live England cricket matches on free-to-air television.
Channel 5 triumphs, securing the England cricket rights. This win returns free-to-air coverage, filling the void after the BBC’s exit. Cricket fans rejoice as the commercial broadcaster steps back into the game after six years away. News Directory 3 covers how this deal broadens access for fans, ensuring more people can enjoy live matches. Will this boost the sport’s visibility? Discover what’s next for England cricket on Channel 5.
Channel 5 Secures England Cricket Broadcast Rights
Updated May 25, 2025
Channel 5 has acquired the free-to-air broadcast rights for England cricket, stepping in after the BBC relinquished them. This marks a return to cricket coverage for the commercial broadcaster after a six-year absence.
The move ensures that cricket fans will have access to live England cricket matches on free-to-air television.
What’s next
Channel 5 will announce it’s broadcast schedule for upcoming England cricket matches.