Eleven matches into IPL 2026 and if you still have not figured out where to watch it, you are missing out on a lot, I can pretty surely say. The league is not just a random cricket tournament at this point it has surely become an evening ritual for millions of Indian households. Living rooms turn into mini stadiums, smartphones buzz constantly and every last-over finish feels like a shared national experience. Here is exactly how you can catch every ball live, on TV or online.
How to Watch IPL 2026 On Your TV
Star Sports remains the official TV broadcaster of IPL 2026 in India. Every match is available across Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu and Star Sports 1 Kannada, along with their corresponding HD channels.
If you are on a cable or DTH connection- Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, or Sun Direct, check whether your current plan includes the Star Sports pack. If it does, you are already set.
How To Watch IPL 2026 Online
JioHotstar, the merged entity of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar holds the exclusive digital streaming rights for IPL 2026. There are three subscription tiers to choose from depending on how many devices you need and whether you want an ad-free experience.
The mobile-only plan starts at Rs 79 for a month, Rs 149 for three months, and Rs 499 for a year. The super plan, which allows access on two devices simultaneously, is priced at Rs 149 per month, Rs 349 for three months, and Rs 1,099 for a year. The premium plan covers up to four devices at a time with an ad-free experience- Rs 299 per month, Rs 699 for three months and Rs 2,199 for a year.
Apart from that, if you own a smart TV running Google TV, webOS, or Tizen, simply download the JioHotstar app, log in and you are pretty good to go. The popular streaming platform also offers multiple camera angles-- Hero Cam, Stump Cam and Field View, giving fans more control over how they watch than a standard broadcast ever could.
On the other hand, if your TV is not a smart TV, a Fire TV Stick or Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port will do the job. No need to buy a new television, just the streaming stick and a JioHotstar subscription.
Next Five IPL 2026 Matches
All five upcoming matches are available to watch via the platforms listed above. Kolkata Knight Riders host Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 6, followed by Rajasthan Royals taking on Mumbai Indians at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 7. Delhi Capitals face Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 8, before KKR are back in action at Eden Gardens against Lucknow Super Giants on April 9. The week wraps up on April 10 with Rajasthan Royals hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. All evening fixtures kick off at 7:30 PM IST.