NBCSN to bring BBL to the US again

18 Dec 2017 cricket.com.au

Ten matches from BBL|07 to be broadcast into 85 million homes across the United States

The KFC Big Bash League (BBL) is making a much-anticipated comeback to NBCSN, with 10 matches from BBL|07 being broadcast into 85 million homes across the United States.

VIEW NBC SPORTS BIG BASH SCHEDULE HERE

"NBC Sports was a fantastic supporter of the Big Bash League last season and we are proud to be partnering with them into the seventh installment of the BBL, bringing the fast-paced on-field action and excitement to our fans across the US," said Head of the Big Bash, Kim McConnie.

"The BBL has so many fans that sit outside Australia and we want to seize on the opportunity to build upon this fandom."

Coverage of BBL|07 begins on NBCSN on Tuesday December 19th at 3:30am ET with the season-opening 'Sydney Smash' between arch rivals Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers at Spotless Stadium, with a replay on Wednesday December 20 at 5:00pm ET.

And for those fans who want to watch every ball of every BBL match live in North America, you can find all 43 matches live on Willow TV, more details here.

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NBCSN’S 2017-18 BIG BASH LEAGUE CRICKET SCHEDULE (all times ET)

Tue, Dec 19: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, 3:30am
Wed, Dec 20: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers*, 5pm
Tues, Dec 26: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, 3am
Wed, Dec 27: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars*, 6pm
Mon, Jan 1: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, 3am
Wed, Jan 3: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, 1pm
Sat, Jan 6: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, 3am
Wed, Jan 10: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades*, 6pm
Sat, Jan 13: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, 3am
Wed, Jan 17: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder*, 5:30pm
Sat, Jan 20: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, 3am
Wed, Jan 24: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder*, 6pm
Sat, Jan 27: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades, 3am
Wed., Jan 30: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades*, 6pm
Thurs, Feb 1: Semi-final 1**, 12pm
Fri, Feb 2: Semi-final 2**, 12pm
Mon, Feb 5: Championship***, 5pm

*Encore presentation
**Same-day Delay
***Next-day Delay
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