Ben Stokes’ England get a five-match contest against a new-look India team underway with an intriguing first Test at Headingley on Friday.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch all the action from the 1st Test as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We’ll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are, along with a full match list.
The hosts will aim to continue India’s winless Test series streak on English soil, which dates back to 2007.
India, meanwhile, will begin life without Rohit Sharma following the legendary captain’s retirement. 25-year-old Shubman Gill, the men’s No. 1 one-day batter in the world, is set to skipper for the first time in an international Test match.
The 1st Test between England and India takes place between Friday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 24, at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. The first ball is set to be played at 11 a.m. BST local time in the UK each day, making it a 3:30 p.m. IST start in India. That’s 6 a.m. ET or 3 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, while for Australian cricket fans it’s an 8 p.m. AEST start.
England captain Ben Stokes will be hoping his side can maintain their excellent recent red ball record at Headingley, having won their last five Test matches at the West Yorkshire venue.
How to watch England vs. India 1st Test online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the cricket action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. A VPN can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year)Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 testsNetwork 3,000 plus servers in 105 countriesJurisdiction British Virgin Islands
ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN that works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100, you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Livestream England vs. India in the US and Canada
This Test series is being broadcast live in North America on cricket-streaming service Willow TV.
Willow TV, a dedicated cricket-streaming service, is available from various cable providers, including Spectrum, Dish and Xfinity. The service is also available via OTT provider Sling TV via its Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans. Willow TV is also an add-on for OTT provider Fubo, with plans starting at $92 per month, which covers the base Fubo subscription plus another $7 for the add-on package that includes Willow TV.
Livestream the 1st Test in India
This Test series is being televised on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 linear channels in India, and can be livestreamed via JioHotstar.
JioHotstar is available in three different tiers, with prices starting at Rs. 299.
Watch England vs. India in the UK
Live coverage of this summer Test series final is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK, with all games shown live on its Sky Sports cricket channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the tournament via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the action.
Sky subsidiary Now offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15, or sign up to a monthly plan from £35 per month right now.
Stream England vs. India for free around the world
Scores of countries around the world can watch this Test series live and for free via the International Cricket Council’s very own streaming service ICC TV.
A full list of which countries can access the free livestream can be found here.
ICC TV offers free live coverage of international cricket in select countries around the world. The service also offers match highlights and an extensive library of on-demand ICC films and documentaries. You can watch via the ICC.TV website through its dedicated apps for Android and Apple devices.
Livestream England vs. India in South Africa
In South Africa, this Test series is being shown on SuperSport.
If you can’t watch on your TV, you can also watch via the network’s streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport’s mobile app.
Pay TV network SuperSport boasts exclusive live coverage of all the action in Pakistan and Dubai.
Stream England vs. India in Australia
Cricket fans Down Under can watch the action from Headingley on Foxtel as well as its sister streaming service Kayo Sports.
A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.
The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts.
Better still, if you’re a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial.
Stream England vs. India in New Zealand
Pay TV broadcaster Sky Sport has broadcast rights to show the series live in New Zealand.
Pay-TV broadcaster Sky Sport will be showing the Test series between England and India live in New Zealand. That also means you can also watch every game online using the network’s Sky Go streaming service.
Quick tips for streaming the England vs. India Test series using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming England vs. India live may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
English 
Romanian 