The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Fans worldwide are excited to tune in to the action-packed tournament featuring 10 teams battling across 74 matches.
Here’s a detailed guide on how to watch IPL 2025 live streaming and TV broadcasts in India, Pakistan, and other countries.
IPL 2025 Live Streaming in India
Indian cricket fans can enjoy IPL 2025 matches through the following platforms:
- TV Broadcast: The Star Sports Network will televise all matches with commentary available in 12 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and more. Popular channels include:
- Star Sports 1 HD/SD (English)
- Star Sports Hindi HD/SD
- Star Sports Tamil HD/SD
- Star Sports Telugu HD/SD
- Star Sports Kannada HD/SD
- Online Streaming: Matches will be streamed live on the JioHotstar platform. Unlike previous years, viewers need a subscription to access the games. JioHotstar offers a three-month package priced at ₹299 for uninterrupted streaming.
IPL 2025 Live Streaming in Pakistan
In Pakistan, cricket enthusiasts can watch IPL matches through:
- TV Broadcast: Tapmad TV provides live coverage of IPL games. Evening matches start at 7:00 PM PKT, while afternoon games begin at 3:00 PM PKT.
- Online Streaming: Tapmad also offers an online streaming service for viewers who prefer watching on mobile devices or computers.
IPL 2025 Live Streaming Globally
Here’s how fans from other countries can catch the live action:
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming Platform | Evening Match Time | Afternoon Match Time |
| Bangladesh | T Sports | Rabbithole BD | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Sri Lanka | Supreme TV & Sandbrix | Sony LIV | 7:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television (ATN) | N/A | 6:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Nepal | StyxSports | Sony LIV | 7:45 PM | 3:45 PM |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports/Foxtel Go | 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | ESPN+/Willow TV App | 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| Middle East | CricLife/beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT | 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
IPL 2025 Live Streaming in Europe and Other Regions
Fans in Europe can use JioHotstar by accessing it via a VPN service like PureVPN to bypass regional restrictions. JioHotstar offers affordable subscriptions compared to other platforms like Sky Sports or YuppTV.
For free trials or alternative streaming options, platforms like Kayo Sports (Australia) may provide limited access during the tournament.
