FREE STREAM: Surrey vs Essex in County Championship - Day 1

Watch Surrey vs Essex in the 2026 County Championship from 10.50am (first ball 11am) from April 24 to April 27 below on the Sky Sports Cricket channel

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>Surrey take on Essex in the County Championship - and you can watch every ball live and free on the Sky Sports Cricket channel via the stream above.

>The 2024 champions go in search of their first victory of the season as they look to ignite their quest to wrestle back the title from Nottinghamshire, facing a mid‑table Essex side aiming for a second win from four matches.

>Big players, big stakes, and the best domestic red‑ball cricket on display as two iconic counties go head‑to‑head.

>Whether you're watching from home, at work, or on the go, settle in for all four days of action and don't miss a single session with County Championship coverage live and free on Sky Sports' digital platforms.