West Indies vs Sri Lanka ODI Series Expands Global Streaming Distribution
Multiple broadcasters and streaming platforms will carry the West Indies vs Sri Lanka One Day International (ODI) series beginning June 3. Distribution includes ESPN Caribbean across the Caribbean, FanCode in India, Willow TV in the USA and Canada, SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Amazon Prime Video Australia in Australia.
Key Takeaways
- The ODI series begins June 3, with all three matches played at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
- ESPN Caribbean holds broadcast rights for the Caribbean region.
- FanCode will exclusively stream the series digitally in India.
- Willow TV will carry the matches for viewers in the United States and Canada.
- Amazon Prime Video Australia secured broadcast rights for the Australian market.
Why It Matters
This distribution strategy highlights the fragmented yet increasingly global nature of sports broadcasting rights, particularly for niche international events. By securing deals with a mix of traditional broadcasters and streaming-focused platforms like FanCode and Amazon Prime Video, cricket federations can maximize reach and revenue across diverse viewer demographics and technology preferences. This approach ensures content accessibility while navigating complex regional media landscapes. Streaming companies continue to demonstrate appetite for live sports rights, even for tours outside of top-tier competitions. Moving forward, continued expansion of such rights acquisitions by major tech players like Amazon will be a clear indicator of their ongoing investment in live sports as a subscriber acquisition and retention tool.
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