How to Watch Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Live on TV, Mobile, Desktop? Check Time, Platforms, Subscription

The Indian Premier League (IPL), a globally celebrated cricket event, is set to kick off its 18th season later today, March 22, at Kolkata's Eden Garden stadium. This year, ten teams will compete in the T20 format. The opening ceremony, featuring performances by Bollywood actor Disha Patani, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi artist Karan Aujla, will begin at 6 PM. Following this, the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

For those eager to catch the IPL 2025 action live on television, it will be broadcasted on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD, and Star Sports Select. Meanwhile, viewers preferring mobile or desktop streaming can access it through JioHotstar. The live stream is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM.

JioHotstar Subscription Plans

To watch IPL 2025 on mobile devices like smartphones or tablets, an active JioHotstar subscription is necessary. The ad-supported mobile plan costs Rs 149 for three months but allows streaming on only one device. For those wishing to stream on two devices simultaneously, the Super ad-supported plan is available at Rs 299 for three months or Rs 899 annually.

Prepaid Plans with Free JioHotstar

Jio users with an existing prepaid plan can opt for the Rs 100 add-on plan. This offers a 90-day JioHotstar membership along with 15GB of mobile data. Similarly, Airtel provides a Rs 100 prepaid plan that includes a month-long JioHotstar subscription and 5GB of data. Alternatively, Airtel's Rs 195 plan offers a three-month subscription with 15GB of data.

Vi customers have two options for watching IPL 2025 via JioHotstar. The Rs 101 plan provides three months of access and includes 5GB of data. For more data, the Rs 169 plan offers an additional three months of subscription with an increased data allowance of 8GB.

The IPL continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its thrilling matches and star-studded events. With various viewing options available across platforms and devices, fans can easily enjoy every moment of this exciting tournament from anywhere in India.