How to Watch IPL 2026 Live: JioHotstar, Star Sports & International Streaming Guide

IPL 2026 is available live on TV and online across India and worldwide. Here is a complete guide to every official broadcast partner and streaming platform for IPL 2026, so you never miss a single match of the season.

How to Watch IPL 2026 Live in India

On Television: Star Sports Network

All IPL 2026 matches are broadcast live on Star Sports Network across multiple channels and languages:

• Star Sports 1 — English commentary
• Star Sports 1 Hindi — Hindi commentary
• Star Sports 1 Tamil — Tamil commentary
• Star Sports 1 Telugu — Telugu commentary
• Star Sports 1 Kannada — Kannada commentary
• Star Sports 2 — English (select matches)

Online Streaming: JioHotstar

JioHotstar — the merged platform of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar — is the exclusive official digital streaming partner for IPL 2026 in India.

• Free streaming available — JioHotstar offers free live streaming for Indian viewers
• HD and 4K quality available on premium tiers
• Multi-language commentary options
• Mobile app available on Android, iOS, Smart TVs and web browsers
• Access at: jiohotstar.com or the JioHotstar app

How to Watch IPL 2026 Outside India

United Kingdom

IPL 2026 matches are available live on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK. Sky subscribers can also stream via the Sky Go app.

United States & Canada

IPL 2026 is available in the USA and Canada on Willow TV and through various cricket streaming packages.

Australia

Australian fans can watch IPL 2026 on Foxtel/Kayo Sports.

Middle East & South Asia

Broadcast rights across the Middle East and South Asia are held by Star Sports with streaming available on JioHotstar for supported regions.

Pakistan

IPL 2026 is available on A Sports in Pakistan.

Can I Watch IPL 2026 for Free?

Yes — Indian viewers can watch all IPL 2026 matches completely free in standard definition on JioHotstar without any subscription. Simply download the JioHotstar app or visit jiohotstar.com, create a free account, and stream every match live.

IPL 2026 Live Score & Updates

For live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and match updates without video streaming, you can follow the BCCI’s official website at iplt20.com or check our live match updates on this site throughout the tournament.