Prime Video and Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) have announced a partnership that grants Prime Video exclusive broadcast rights for the 2024 MLC season in Australia and New Zealand. All 25 matches will be available on Prime Video in both countries from 6 July to 29 July local time (5 July to 28 July in the USA) at no extra cost to Prime or Prime Video membership holders.

The second season of MLC will feature international T20 superstars competing alongside the USA’s top domestic players from six major cities: Dallas, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. Eight Australian players and five New Zealand players have been confirmed to participate in the tournament. Key signings include Australian Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins, Kiwi batsman Michael Bracewell, and Australian batters Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Glenn Maxwell.

Prime Video is a premier entertainment destination where millions of viewers around the world can enjoy their favourite content. Since 2019, Prime Video has commissioned 29 Amazon Originals in Australia. Prime members in Australia and Prime Video customers in New Zealand will be able to watch all live MLC matches anywhere and anytime on their Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, and online. New Prime Video customers in New Zealand can subscribe to a free seven-day trial.

Hushidar Kharas, Head of Prime Video Australia and New Zealand, said, “At Prime Video, we are always looking for ways to deliver more value to our customers across our movies, TV series and live sports offerings. The feedback from cricket fans in Australia for our first major event, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has been really positive and we are delighted to expand our live sports offering through the Cognizant Major League Cricket. We are also excited to offer our customers in New Zealand the first live sports event included in their Prime Video membership.”

Vijay Srinivasan, CEO of MLC, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to announce Prime Video as our broadcast partner for Cognizant Major League Cricket in New Zealand and Australia. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to bring the excitement of cricket to fans across these cricket-loving regions. Prime Video has solidified its position as a premier destination for cricket enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing major events such as the World Cup and acclaimed series such as The Test. MLC eagerly anticipates joining this platform, poised to contribute thrilling cricket action to its global audience through Prime Video’s extensive reach and expertise."