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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
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. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 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. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army 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.' Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain 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) Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Economic Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Steven Smith set for brief MLC 2025 stint with Washington Freedom amid tight international schedule
Steven Smith is likely to play a few matches for Washington Freedom in the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, in the short gap between Australia's World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa and their tour of the West Indies, as per ESPNcricinfo. Washington Freedom announced that Smith "will feature" in two games, but the final approval is still being sorted out with Cricket Australia. If cleared, Smith could play on June 17 against the LA Knight Riders in Oakland and on June 21 against the MI New York in Dallas. However, if rain pushes the WTC final into its reserve day on June 16, his availability for the June 17 match might be affected. Australia's West Indies tour begins with a Test in Barbados on June 25. "It's great to have Steve Smith again with us this season albeit only for probably two matches," Freedom general manager Michael Klinger told the team's website, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. "That continuity is really important for us. He was a fantastic leader for us last year, a big reason why we won. Hopefully he will be part of the Washington Freedom setup for many years to come," he was the captain of Freedom in 2024 and led them to the title, scoring 336 runs in nine innings at an average of 56 and a strike rate of 148.67. Other Australian stars will not be part of MLC 2025, Pat Cummins, who signed with San Francisco Unicorns last year, has opted out, and Travis Head had already said he wouldn't return. Josh Inglis, another Test squad member, did play in the previous Washington Freedom have brought in young T20 talent Mitchell Owen, who continues to land franchise deals after impressing in the Big Bash League with Hobart Hurricanes."He can play in pressure situations, making an unbelievable hundred in the BBL final," Klinger said of Owen, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo."He provides a style of batting that is quite similar to Travis Head, a right-handed version. We felt he's a real good replacement. He's at the start of a career that's about to flourish," he added."He could potentially be a long-term player for Washington Freedom. Someone we look to have a great relationship with going forward," he is currently part of the Punjab Kings set up at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, having previously featured in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 for Peshawar Zalmi and for the Paarl Royals at the SA20. Freedom have also secured Australian left-arm seamer Jason Behrendorff to help fill the gap created by Marco Jansen's absence.
