MLC: San Francisco Unicorns' matches to be Live on NBC Sports, in collaboration with Willow by Cricbuzz
All San Francisco Unicorns matches in the 2025 Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) season — including three marquee fixtures at the iconic Oakland Coliseum — will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California, in collaboration with Willow by Cricbuzz.
Building on a successful partnership in 2024, a total of ten league-stage matches will be televised, bringing elite cricket action to Northern California fans. The broadcast slate features the Unicorns' highly anticipated homecoming clashes against Washington Freedom, LA Knight Riders, and MI New York, from June 12–15, 2025.
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This marks a historic first as professional cricket arrives in the Bay Area, with the Oakland Coliseum set to host top-tier domestic T20 action.
The season opener on June 12 sees the Unicorns take on Washington Freedom — a rematch of the 2024 Championship Game — at 6:00 PM PT.
Willow by Cricbuzz, the exclusive 24/7 cricket network in North America and MLC's official streaming partner, will deliver expert coverage and commentary throughout the season, making cricket more accessible than ever for both die-hard fans and newcomers.
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David White, CEO of the San Francisco Unicorns, said: 'We're thrilled to partner with NBC Sports and Willow by Cricbuzz to bring Unicorns cricket straight into homes across the Bay Area.
Playing locally for the first time is a huge milestone, and this exposure will help grow the game at the grassroots and inspire a new generation of players.'
Ben Rodrigues, Senior Director of Multi-Platform Programming at NBC Sports Bay Area, added: 'Major League Cricket is gaining serious traction in the U.S., especially in the Bay Area. The Unicorns' commitment to the region is commendable, and we're proud to showcase their journey as they chase MLC glory in 2025.'
Todd Myers, COO of Willow by Cricbuzz, said: 'This partnership strengthens our mission to bring world-class cricket to American audiences. With NBC Sports' reach and our premium coverage, fans in one of the league's most passionate markets will enjoy the best of MLC 2025.'
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San Francisco Unicorns – MLC 2025 League Stage Fixtures:
Thu, June 12 – vs. Washington Freedom (Oakland)
Sat, June 14 – vs. LA Knight Riders (Oakland)
Sun, June 15 – vs. MI New York (Oakland)
Fri, June 20 – vs. Texas Super Kings (Grand Prairie, TX)
Mon, June 23 – vs. MI New York (Grand Prairie, TX)
Wed, June 25 – vs. Seattle Orcas (Grand Prairie, TX)
Sat, June 28 – vs. Washington Freedom (Grand Prairie, TX)
Tue, July 1 – vs. Seattle Orcas (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Fri, July 4 – vs. Texas Super Kings (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Sun, July 6 – vs. LA Knight Riders (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
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