Four free-to-air TV networks and Sky News are to telecast the funeral of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who will be farewelled on Wednesday.

Four of the five free-to-air networks have ditched regular programming to broadcast the funeral of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.

The Nine, Seven and Ten Network's, ABC TV and also pay-TV channel Sky News will offer live coverage of the funeral on Wednesday afternoon.

Hughes, who died last week after being struck by a ball while batting, will be farewelled in his hometown of Macksville, on the NSW mid-north coast.

His death, at the age of 25, has sparked an outpouring of grief around the world from the cricket industry and fans alike.

The TV coverage for all networks will begin between 1.30pm and 1.45pm (AEDT).