TNT Sports nears deal for England's white ball tour in Australia
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
TNT Sports is reportedly close to securing live rights for England’s upcoming white ball tour of Australia next month. The agreement may include broadcasting one of the matches as free-to-air on Channel 5, which is also in advanced negotiations with Cricket Australia for a highlights package. The tour consists of eight matches, including five T20 internationals. Details around the specific match selections and broadcasting logistics are expected to be finalized soon.
- •TNT Sports aims for live UK rights for England's tour.
- •Channel 5 could broadcast one match free-to-air.
- •Eight-match tour includes five T20 internationals.
- •Highlights package discussions are underway with Cricket Australia.
- 12:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — TNT Sports close to securing live UK rights for England white ball cricket tour of Australia
"Channel 5 in advanced talks over highlights package Opening game may be also be free-to-air in deal TNT Sports is close to securing live UK rights for England’s white ball tour of Australia next month in a deal that could see one of the matches broadcast free-to-air (FTA) on Channel 5. The Guardian has learned that Channel 5 is also in advanced talks with Cricket Australia over a highlights package for the eight-match tour, with the terrestrial broadcaster also in discussions over securing live rights for one of the five T20 internationals. Continue reading...
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