Washington Freedom Major League Cricket matches will be broadcast live on Monumental Sports Network from July 6
Washington DC – Ju26, 2024 – Willow by CricbuzzWe offer more live, streaming and on-demand cricket than any other sports service. Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) today announced a groundbreaking partnership to broadcast Washington Freedom matches this upcoming Major League Cricket (MLC) season. The first match fans will be able to watch on the Monumental Sports Network will be the Freedom’s season opener vs. New York MI on July 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET. The Freedom are the first professional cricket team to represent Washington, DC, and began play in 2023.
The network’s schedule includes seven games from July 6 through July 22. Monumental Sports Network is the exclusive local television media rights holder for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and boasts a comprehensive schedule that includes original programming, men’s and women’s college basketball, college football, college volleyball, high school basketball, esports and live coverage of games from the Washington Spirit (NWSL), Old Glory DC (Major League Rugby), Hershey Bears (AHL) and Annapolis Blues (NPSL).
“The Washington Freedom game will round out our summer programming and further strengthen our commitment to sports fans across the DMV,” said Caitlin Mangum, vice president of content and programming at Monumental Sports Network. “Cricket is growing in popularity in the US and we’re excited to introduce new audiences to the many local sports shows we have on the air.”
“The U.S. National Cricket Team’s unexpected success at the T20 World Cup clearly demonstrated the potential of cricket in America,” said Todd Myers, COO of Willow by CrikBuzz. “We are at a critical inflection point where we can leverage the country’s enthusiasm and passion for the sport to build a broader, more engaged fan base across the country. Our partnership with Monumental Sports Network is key in this transformative time, bringing premier cricket directly to U.S. audiences and providing them the opportunity to root for their home team, the Washington Freedom.”
Fans within the network’s territory can watch Washington Freedom games live on Monumental Sports Network, which is available on both linear television and streaming platforms, while viewers from Delaware to Richmond, Virginia can access these games directly through their pay-TV subscriptions. source:or via the Monumental Sports Network streaming app, which is compatible with iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV devices. For those without pay-TV subscriptions, Monumental Sports Network offers direct-to-consumer subscription memberships that can be purchased on a monthly or annual basis through the company’s website or the Monumental Sports Network app.
Willow by Cricbuzz will broadcast every MLC match this season on TV and via its dedicated streaming app. For more information, Willow.
2024 Washington Freedom Match on Monumental Sports Network:
- Saturday, July 6 Play against New York MI at 3pm ET
- Monday, July 8 vs. Texas Super Kings, 3:00 PM ET
- Thursday, July 11 8:30pm ET at Seattle Orcas
- Sunday, July 14 vs. the LA Knight Riders at 3:30 PM ET
- Tuesday, July 16 New York, MI 8:30pm ET
- Friday, July 19 vs. Texas Super Kings, 8:30 PM ET
- Monday, July 22 vs. San Francisco Unicorns, 8:30 p.m. ET
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights to games for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. Monumental Sports Network is also the television and digital home for the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, delivering exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network boasts the most comprehensive coverage of regional high school and regional college Division II and below sports programs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more information, please visit www.monumental.com/sports/mse.Click here for details.
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