Amazon Prime Video has won the exclusive broadcast rights to the US-based Twenty20 Major League Cricket (MLC) competition in Australia and New Zealand for the 2024 season. This is the latest Australian cricket rights deal to be secured by Prime Video.
All 25 games will be showcased on Amazon’s direct-to-consumer streaming service in the Southern Hemisphere countries, with the company stating that there will be no additional costs to watch MLC games.
Commenting on the new partnership, Vijay Srinivasan, MLC chief executive said: “We are thrilled to announce Prime Video as our broadcast partner for Cognizant Major League Cricket in New Zealand and Australia. 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.”
The second MLC season features a number of Australian and New Zealand internationals, including Australia’s test and one-day-international skipper Pat Cummins, batter Steve Smith, and New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra.
Hushidar Kharas, Head of Prime Video for Australia and New Zealand said: “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.”
