How to Watch IPL 2026 Live: Streaming Platforms, TV & Subscription Costs

The 19th season of the Indian Premier League is all set to begin on February 28, 2026. With 10 more matches added this year, this year is going to be a special season in the richest cricket league in the world.

This edition follows a year of massive transition. In 2025, this tournament witnessed over one billion viewers on JioHotstar and Star Sports, and the year 2026 can be expected to break the 70-million concurrent viewer record, which was set during the recent ICC T20 World Cup final.
Fans are gearing up for 84 matches of some high-intensity T20 action in some of the best cricket stadiums in the world across 13 different venues. Further in this article, you are going to get all the details regarding where to watch IPL 2026 Live.

When is IPL 2026? Date, Time, and Venue Details

The authorities have confirmed an 80-match schedule (Group Stage) for IPL 2026, structured to accommodate the national assembly elections. The league matches will conclude on May 24, followed by the playoffs at venues yet to be finalized.

This season kicks off with the the Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing their arch-rivals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the opening match on March 28. The fans, who are looking for how to watch IPL 2026 live, should read the article below.

How to Watch IPL 2026 Live?

The IPL 2026 Live Streaming in India is going to be available on JioHotstar with 4k resolution, and unlike the previous year, it is going to be available only for subscription holders. The Star Sports Network remains the exclusive broadcaster on TV, across Star Sports 1 (HD/SD) in English, Hindi, and several regional languages.

If you are looking for live scores and ball-by-ball text commentary to keep you updated without a video feed, then Sportsdunia live cricket score is the go-to platform for you.

Global Broadcast Details for IPL 2026

IPL 2026 Live Streaming Subscription Costs

The JioHotstar has introduced a new pricing structure. While mobile users have affordable entry points, several Vi (Vodafone Idea) and Jio prepaid plans (like the Vi ₹175 or ₹401 recharge packs) come bundled with JioHotstar subscriptions. Whether you are watching from India, the UK, or North America, here is the complete breakdown of the subscription costs for every major live-streaming platform.