The wait is nearly over, women’s cricket’s biggest stage returns as the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup kicks off from 30th September to 2nd November 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With eight teams set to battle it out across 31 matches and five venues – Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo – the tournament promises to capture the imagination of fans everywhere.
In anticipation of this historic return to India after 12 years, the ICC has confirmed an extensive set of global broadcast and streaming partners to ensure the action reaches millions across continents, from Guwahati to Toronto and Melbourne to London.
Indian Subcontinent at the Centre
India, the principal host nation, alongside Sri Lanka, will see blanket coverage through JioStar Media. Matches will be televised live on the Star Sports Network, with JioHotstar providing a digital live stream across India.
This feed is also extended into Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Maldives, ensuring the subcontinent enjoys unified high-definition viewing. Sri Lanka will additionally have matches aired on TV1 via Maharaja TV, complementing digital access through icc.tv.
Major Global Territories:
Australia – Amazon has the exclusive rights, with all live matches streamed on Prime Video, marking a major boost to women’s cricket visibility in the region.
Bangladesh – Coverage will be delivered via Nagorik TV and T Sports on television and Toffee for digital access.
Pakistan – Fans can follow every game on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, with streaming options through Myco and Tamasha.
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean holds exclusive rights, with live TV broadcasts and streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean.
New Zealand – Sky TV will provide extensive coverage across Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, and Sky Sport Now, ensuring dedicated wall-to-wall coverage.
UK and Ireland – Fans will follow the action via Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming available on Sky Go and NOW TV.
USA and Canada – Willow TV has secured coverage with broadcast via Willow TV and Willow Xtra, while Cricbuzz joins as a premium digital option.
Sub-Saharan Africa – Cricket enthusiasts will tune into SuperSport Cricket, with support from DStv and SuperSport apps.
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) – Matches will be available on CricLife Max via E&, with digital platforms StarzPlay and StarzON carrying live feeds.
Papua New Guinea – Coverage will stream through icc.tv, with TV access via TVWAN Action.
ICC.TV’s Global Coverage
For fans outside these broadcasting territories, icc.tv will serve as the global hub for live streaming. The service expands to more than 100 nations, including Afghanistan, China, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany. This ensures that cricket followers get uninterrupted access, even in regions without direct broadcaster partnerships.
The World Cup opener on 30th September 2025 will set the tone when India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, meets Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (3 PM IST). With India hosting the event for the first time since 2013, the atmosphere across the venues is expected to be electric. Navi Mumbai and Colombo are set to host key matches, while the grand finale on 2nd November 2025 promises to be a celebration of cricket’s biggest stars on the global stage.
With broadcasters and streamers ensuring no fan is left behind, the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup promises not just high-quality cricket but also unprecedented global reach, cementing its place as one of the most anticipated events in the sporting calendar.
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