The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, 2025, with an exciting opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. As one of the most awaited sporting events in the world, IPL 2025 will be broadcast across multiple platforms, both on TV and online streaming services. Here’s everything you need to know about how and where to watch IPL 2025 live.
IPL 2025: TV and Telecast Details
The Star Network holds the rights to broadcast all IPL 2025 matches on TV. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports channels, which will provide extensive coverage in multiple languages.
IPL 2025: Live Streaming Details
IPL 2025 matches will be live-streamed exclusively on JioHotstar, which is the newly merged streaming platform that combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
Where Will IPL 2025 Be Played?
The tournament will be hosted across 13 venues in India:
- Chennai – MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Ahmedabad – Narendra Modi Stadium
- Mumbai – Wankhede Stadium
- Bangalore – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Delhi – Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Jaipur – Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
- Kolkata – Eden Gardens
- Lucknow – Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Mullanpur – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Visakhapatnam – Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
- Dharamsala – HPCA Stadium
- Guwahati – Barsapara Stadium
What Time Do IPL 2025 Matches Start?
- Regular Matches: 7:30 PM IST
- Double-header Days:
- First match: 3:30 PM IST
- Second match: 7:30 PM IST
How to Watch IPL 2025 for Free?
Jio has launched an “Unlimited Offer” that provides customers with access to JioHotstar for free under certain conditions. Jio Unlimited includes 90-day FREE JioHotstar on TV/Mobile in 4K. You only need to recharge with a Rs. 299 or higher plan. You will also get a 50-day Jio AirFiber trial, unlimited calls, and 1.5GB+ data/day. JioAirFiber includes 800+ TV Channels, 11+ OTT Apps, and Unlimited WiFi.
How to Avail the Offer?
If you are an existing JIo customer, you can recharge with Rs. 299 (1.5GB/day or more) or the above plan. People who are not existing Jio users can get a new Jio SIM and recharge with Rs. 299 or more. If you already did a recharge before March 17th, you can opt for a Rs. 100 add-on pack. It offers 90 days of JioHotstar subscription for 90 days.
Conclusion
IPL 2025 is set to be a thrilling event with multiple viewing options for fans. Whether you prefer watching on TV via Star Sports, streaming online through JioHotstar, or taking advantage of Jio’s special offers, you won’t miss any action from your favorite teams. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds!
