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CPL Live-Stream Viewership More Than Doubles in 2026
YouTube and Facebook viewing is driving the tournament's strongest reported digital growth of the current campaign.
In brief
Digital viewing becomes a larger part of the CPL audience
- CPL reported live-stream viewership growth of more than 100 per cent during the 2026 season.
- The league identified viewers in India as the main driver of the increase.
- YouTube and Facebook remain the tournament's principal live-stream platforms.
Online audiences climb during the 2026 season
Republic Bank CPL says its live-stream audience has more than doubled during the 2026 tournament. The league attributed most of the increase to fans in India watching matches through YouTube and Facebook.
The announcement did not publish a total viewer count or a platform-by-platform breakdown. Fans looking for the official options available in their location can use the CPL watch-live guide.
Social platforms extend the tournament's reach
CPL has used social streaming to make matches accessible outside its traditional television markets. This season's reported growth indicates that the digital audience is becoming a more important part of the tournament's international reach.
The online streams sit alongside the league's television agreements. Territory-by-territory coverage is listed in the 2026 broadcast partners guide, while the broader viewing page explains how to stream CPL 2026.
CPL expects further growth
CPL chief executive Pete Russell linked the increase to the tournament's widening global appeal and said the league expects the audience to keep growing through the remaining weeks of the season.
The competition continues through 20 September. Match dates, local start times and the playoff programme are available on the CPL 2026 schedule.