When will I receive my first magazine?

We know waiting for your first magazine can feel like a long time, so we want to give you a clearer sense of what to expect.

Our magazines are mailed on a set schedule, with a new issue arriving every other month. When your subscription begins depends on where your order falls within that mailing cycle.

If you subscribe shortly after a mailing has gone out, your subscription will begin with the following issue, which may still be several weeks away.

Most subscribers receive their first magazine within 5–7 weeks after their order is processed, though delivery times can vary slightly by location. If you subscribe by mail, please allow an extra week for your order to reach our office.

For more immediate gift delivery, we recommend purchasing the immediate gift issue add-on with your subscription.

If your magazine is missing or arrives damaged, please email cricketmedia@cdsfulfillment.com or call 1-800-821-0115, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST.