Willow by Cricbuzz, offering more live, streaming and on-demand cricket than any other sports service, have announced a strategic partnership with ROOT SPORTS, the television home of the Seattle Mariners, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Seawolves, and Gonzaga Bulldogs. Under this agreement, ROOT SPORTS will broadcast Major League Cricket (MLC) matches live, delivering high-octane cricket action to fans across the Pacific Northwest.

Cricket enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest can tune into live broadcasts of electrifying MLC matches on ROOT SPORTS, the network delivering more than 330 live events each year across a five-state footprint that includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. After a tremendous showing of support and engagement nationwide during the ICC T20 World Cup, this partnership will increase accessibility to the sport in the Pacific Northwest and help grow the game in America in unprecedented ways.

“ROOT SPORTS is an ideal partner to bring the exhilarating action of Major League Cricket to the Pacific Northwest,” said Todd Myers, COO of Willow by Cricbuzz. “The T20 World Cup sparked a tremendous surge in cricket enthusiasm across the nation, and through this partnership, we aim to harness that excitement to engage existing fans and create new ones. By providing unprecedented access to live cricket and bringing fans closer to the heart of the game, we look forward to making cricket a central part of the sports experience in the Pacific Northwest and inspiring a broader appreciation for the game.”

2024 MLC Matches on ROOT SPORTS:

·      Friday, July 5: MI New York vs. Seattle Orcas at 12:30 PM PT

·      Monday, July 15: Seattle Orcas vs. San Francisco Unicorns at 12:00 PM PT

·      Wednesday, July 17: Seattle Orcas vs. Los Angeles Knight Riders at 12:00 PM PT

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