Updated: Friday 24 April 2026 11:55 UK
Watch Surrey take on Essex live and free from April 24–27 in the 2026 County Championship on the Sky Sports Cricket channel. Coverage begins each day from 10:50am with the first ball scheduled for 11:00am — stream the match via the player above.
Surrey, the 2024 champions, are looking for their first win of the season as they try to kickstart a title bid and close the gap on holders Nottinghamshire. Mid‑table Essex aim to build momentum and secure a second victory from four matches. Expect high-quality red‑ball cricket, key individual battles and competitive county rivalry across all four days.
How to watch
– Stream live and free on the Sky Sports Cricket channel via the player above.
– If you don’t have Sky, you can get Sky Sports or stream with NOW: https://www.sky.com/tv/sports and https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online
– Follow all County Championship scorecards and fixtures here: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/scores-fixtures
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Whether you’re watching from home, at work or on the move, settle in for every session: four days of County Championship action available live and free on Sky Sports’ digital platforms. Don’t miss any of the cricket as Surrey and Essex meet for a big early-season contest.