How to Watch IPL 2025 Live telecast and streaming in US, Canada, Australia, UK, Dubai and Around the World?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is back with its 18th edition, running from March 22 to May 25, 2025. Cricket fans worldwide are eager to catch the action live, whether on TV or through online streaming. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch IPL 2025 from different countries.
The season will kick off with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, facing Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which will also host the final.
In India, fans can watch all IPL 2025 matches live on Star Sports channels. Additionally, JioCinema will provide free live streaming for subscribers with certain tariff plans.
In this article, you can discover the list of broadcasters and streaming platforms offering live coverage of IPL 2025 in various countries, ensuring fans worldwide don't miss any of the thrilling cricket action.
When does the IPL 2025 start?
It begins on Saturday, 22 March, with defending champions KKR hosting a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side featuring superstar Virat Kohli from 14:00 GMT.
What is the IPL 2025 schedule & when is the final?
The group stage features 70 matches across 13 venues and runs until Sunday, 18 May.
The knockout stage begins on Tuesday, 20 May and the final takes place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, 25 May.
IPL 2025 Teams Groups List
Group A: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings
Group B: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants
IPL Match Schedule: Where to Watch IPL 2025 Live in India?
To watch IPL 2025 live in India, you can tune into various platforms that have broadcasting rights for the tournament. Here’s how you can catch the action:
Television Broadcast: The IPL 2025 matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels in India. Star Sports is the official broadcaster for the tournament, offering coverage in multiple languages.
Live Streaming: For those who prefer streaming, the matches will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
IPL Match Schedule: How to Watch IPL 2025 Live in the US, Canada, UK, Australia & Dubai?
Here's how you can watch IPL 2025 live in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia:
#1. United States (US)
TV Channel: Willow TV is the exclusive broadcaster for IPL in the US.
Live Streaming: You can stream IPL matches on the Willow TV app or website. An annual pass provides access to all cricket events, including IPL 2025.
#2. Canada
TV Channel: Willow TV is also the official broadcaster for IPL in Canada.
Live Streaming: Matches can be streamed via the Willow TV app or website. Alternatively, you can subscribe to Fubo, which includes Willow TV in its package.
#3. United Kingdom (UK)
TV Channel: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will broadcast IPL matches.
Live Streaming: You can stream matches on Sky Go.
#4. Australia
TV Channel: Foxtel will broadcast IPL matches.
Live Streaming: Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go provide live streaming services for IPL 2025.
#5. UAE, Dubai
📺 TV Channel: CricLife Max
💻 Streaming: STARZPLAY, Noon
IPL 2025: Match Timings in Different Time Zones
Most matches will start at 7:30 pm IST. During double-headers, the first one will begin at 3:30 pm IST followed by the second at 7:30 pm IST. Here are the different time zones for different countries:
Eastern Standard Time (EST): 10:00 AM for normal matches and 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM for double-headers.
Central Standard Time (CST): 9:00 AM for normal matches and 5:00 AM, 9:00 AM for double-headers.
Mountain Standard Time (MST): 8:00 AM for normal matches and 4:00 AM, 8:00 AM for double-headers.
Pacific Standard Time (PST): 7:00 AM for normal matches and 3:00 AM, 7:00 AM for double-headers.
UK Time: Matches typically start at 2:00 PM GMT.
Australia Time: Matches usually start at 12:30 AM or 4:30 AM AEST, depending on the schedule.
New Zealand Time: 7:30 PM IST - Next Day / 3 AM NZDT - (3:30 PM IST - 12 AM NZDT - Next Day)
Bangladesh Time: 7:30 PM IST - 8PM BST --- (3:30 PM IST - 4PM
Dubai & UAE Time: Evening: 6:00 PM UAE time -- Afternoon: 2:00 PM UAE time
IPL 2025 Broadcasters, TV Channels, Live Streaming, Telecast List
The official broadcaster of IPL 2025 in India is JioStar, meaning fans will be able to watch all the Indian Premier League season 18 matches across Star Sports Network Channels, while IPL 2025 live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
In Pakistan, all the IPL matches will be available for streaming on TapmadTV app and website, while T Sports will show the games live in Bangladesh.
In the UK, IPL 2025 matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports Network and streamed live via Sky GO in the UK market. In Australia FOXTEL will broadcast the matches, while SuperSport will show the matches in South Africa. CricBuzz will stream the games in US, Canada & MENA.
Country/Region - TV Channel - Live Streaming Platform
India - Star Sports Network - JioHotstar (Free)
United Kingdom (UK) - Sky Sports Cricket or Sky Sports Main Event - Sky Go -
Australia - 501 Fox Cricket - Kayo
South Africa - SuperSport Cricket - DsTV or SportsMax
New Zealand - Sky Sport Info - Not Available
Pakistan: -- -- TapmadTV app
Sri Lanka - Star Sports Info - Not Available
Bangladesh - T Sports HD - T Sports App
Canada - Willow TV - CricBuzz
USA - Willow TV - CricBuzz
MENA Region - - CricBuzz
UAE, Dubai: CricLife Max -- STARZPLAY, Noon
Which TV channels will telecast IPL 2025 matches in India?
In India, fans can watch the matches on Star Sports Network channels - Star Sports 1/1 HD, Star Sports 2/2 HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1/1 HD Hindi, Star Sports 2/2 HD Hindi, Star Sports 1/1 HD Tamil, Star Sports 2/2 HD Tamil, Star Sports 1/1 HD Telugu, Star Sports 2/2 HD Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada & Star Sports 2 Kannada.
How to stream IPL 2025 matches online in India?
IPL 2025 live streaming will be available via JioHotstar app in India. All the matches will be available in 4K (Ultra HD) in 12 languages - English, Tamil, Kannada, Haryanvi, Punjabi, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayalam and Bhojpuri.
Can Can I Watch the IPL 2025 for Free?
There are no completely free streaming platforms for IPL 2025. However, JioCinema offers limited free viewing for some users. Disney+ Hotstar requires a subscription after a few free minutes of streaming. Get ready for two months of thrilling cricket!
How to watch IPL 2025 on TV and mobile?
If you are interested in watching the cricket tournament on the big screen, it will be televised live on the Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD and Star Sports Select.
However, those interested in watching on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets and desktop will need an active JioHotstar subscription.
For those unaware, the mobile ad-supported JioHotstar plan costs Rs 149 for 3 months. However, this plan only lets you watch IPL 2025 on a single device. In case you want to stream IPL 2025 on two devices, the cheapest plan that lets you do so is the Super ad-supported plan which costs Rs 299 for 3 months or Rs 899 per year.
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