The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is set to commence on March 22. The opening match of IPL 2025 will feature Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This highly anticipated match will kick off the season’s excitement.
Cricket fans are eager to know how they can livestream the matches for free. Reliance Jio has announced special offers that allow users to watch the IPL on the newly merged JioHotstar platform without any additional costs, provided they meet certain criteria.
How to Live Stream IPL 2025 for Free?
JioHotstar Subscription Offers
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Existing Jio Users: To access free IPL streaming, existing users must recharge their accounts with a plan of ₹299 or higher, which includes at least 1.5GB of data per day.
- New Jio Users: New customers can obtain a Jio SIM and activate it with a plan of ₹299 or more to qualify for free streaming.
- Add-On Pack: Users who recharged before March 17 can also avail of the offer by purchasing a ₹100 add-on pack.
- Streaming Platform:
- The IPL matches will be available on JioHotstar, a result of the merger between JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This platform combines the content offerings of both services and is expected to provide an enhanced viewing experience.
- Duration of Offer:
- The special tariff plans will allow users to watch IPL matches for free over two and a half months, covering the entire tournament from March 22 to May 25.
Changes in the IPL 2025 Streaming Model
This season marks a shift from previous years, where IPL matches were streamed for free on JioCinema.
The new model requires subscriptions after a certain threshold of content consumption, reflecting a hybrid approach to streaming. This change follows the merger of Reliance and Disney’s media assets in India.
IPL 2025 Television Broadcasts Options
For viewers preferring traditional television broadcasts:
- Star Utsav Movies: This free-to-air channel will telecast select IPL 2025 matches, accessible without any subscription on compatible DTH services.
- Doordarshan (DD): India’s public broadcaster may air certain IPL matches on its terrestrial network, though official confirmation is awaited.
