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Where to watch Willow Sports channel April 2026? Live stream TV providers, subscription plans and costs

Sling vs YouTube TV vs Fubo vs DirecTV: Best Value for Willow Sports April 2026

Sling TV Dakshin Flex or Desi Binge$10/mo
Fubo International Sports Plus$80.98/mo
YouTube TV Sports Plus Add-On$82.99/mo
DirecTV Sports Pack Add-On$104.98/mo

GOAL Recommends: Sling is the only provider that treats Willow as a "core" channel rather than just a sports add-on. By subscribing to their specialized Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex bundles, you get Willow HD and Willow Xtra alongside top Indian entertainment apps like SonyLIV and Hotstar. It’s the most comprehensive mobile hub for a fan who wants both cricket and international cinema.

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What is coming up on Willow Sports in April 2026?

In April 2026, Willow Sports Channel is the premier destination for North American cricket fans, dominated by wall-to-wall live coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The month’s schedule is anchored by marquee matchups including the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Chennai Super Kings clash (April 5) and the highly anticipated "El Clásico" between the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on April 23. Viewers can also catch the Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians (April 7) and the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Lucknow Super Giants (April 9), with matches airing live and in HD throughout the day. Beyond the IPL, the network's international slate features the Bangladesh vs. New Zealand white-ball series starting April 17, as well as critical ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures involving Namibia, Scotland, and Oman. Between live matches, the channel provides extensive pre-game analysis, mid-innings highlights, and the "Willow Original" series The Boundary Line, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the Willow TV app, Sling, and Fubo platforms.

What is Willow Sports channel?

Willow Sports is a pay television sports channel launched in 2010. It is devoted to airing overseas cricket events, including live and recorded matches and other cricket-related programming in English. It caters primarily towards the Indian subcontinent diaspora in North America. The network is carried both as a traditional subscription-television channel and a paid streaming service available online.

Where can I watch it for free?

You can access the Willow Sports channel through the five-day free trials of leading streaming services Fubo and DirecTV

It's also available on Sling TV's Dakshin Flex add-on and YouTube TV's base plan.

READ MORE: How to get a five-day free pass with Fubo

If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming Willow Sports content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

READ MORE: The best streaming VPNs for watching sports

Frequently asked questions

Fubo (formerly fubo TV) has a number of plans: Pro, Elite, Deluxe and Sports, with a Latino package at a fraction of the cost and for a lot less channels. Add-ons are also available, if you wish to add more sports and entertainment to your package.

No, Fubo is a completely different and independent streaming provider to Amazon.

While Fubo has plenty of sports options, it lacks the Warner Bros. Discovery channels, meaning you can't watch TNT, TBS, and TruTV, which are crucial for some MLB and NBA games and other popular content.

Furthermore, due to recent developments, Fubo have also recently lost rights to the NBC channels - a huge drawback for a sports-centric service when NBC carries popular sporting events such as Sunday Night Football and English Premier League soccer.

Yes, payments are taken monthly unless you opt for a quarterly payment setup.

Yes, Fubo is available to use on a Fire Stick, as well as a number of other devices, including Roku.

Yes, you can watch Fubo on your television, by installing the app onto your Smart TV or via a web browser that's connected to your TV.

Yes, you can watch up to 10 simultaneous streams from your home location on various devices connected to your home Wi-Fi, and on three additional mobile devices from various locations away from your home.

Prices tend to rise annually, but Fubo does operate a one-year price lock guarantee.

No, Fubo doesn't give refunds for this, but doesn't lock you in to annual contract either.

Fubo could be down due to a number of reasons, such as internet connectivity, app problems or even a service outage. 

Check the Wi-Fi or home broadband you're connected to to see if there's an issue there. You can try updating or reinstalling the app, as well as checking there isn't an electrical outage in the area by testing other equipment or, specifically, other devices or apps that connect to the same internet.

There's a good chance your internet speed isn't fast enough, especially if you are experiencing buffering while streaming. 

Check there's nothing blocking or interfering with the internet hub or router, so the signal isn't being disrupted. 

Optionally, you can lower the picture quality if you are experiencing buffering, which may help it to run smoother.

This could be because the service is geo-restricted, meaning you cannot use it outside of the United States or area you are trying to access specific local channels. 

Using a VPN is a way to circumvent the issue, as Fubo is generally region and country specific.

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