When to watch the IPL 2026
- The 2026 Indian Premier League season runs from Saturday, March 28, until Sunday, May 31.
Where to watch the IPL 2026
- Indian Premier League matches will air in the US on Willow TV.
The 19th edition of the world’s richest cricket tournament gets underway this weekend, with Virat Kohli’s defending champs Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening game of the new Indian Premier League season on Saturday.
Among the big talking points in the run-up to the new campaign is Kolkata Knight Riders’ heavy investment in Cameron Green. The Australian all-rounder became the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history after being bought for $2.7 million by KKR in the 2026 auction. Chennai Super Kings will meanwhile be hoping for a huge improvement after their worst-ever season in 2025, with Ruturaj Gaikwad taking over as captain from MS Dhoni.
The 2026 edition of the IPL also looks set to herald the arrival of a new cricketing superstar, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi widely tipped to shine for Rajasthan Royals.
Elsewhere, the new term brings a slight format change, with a modified group stage where teams now play opponents from their own group once and the opposite group twice.
The 2026 Indian Premier League season starts on Saturday, March 28, with the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, and ends with the final on Sunday, May 31. A full schedule can be found on the official Indian Premier League website.
How to watch the 2026 IPL season online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with the action from the Indian Premier League while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verify whether your streaming subscription allows VPN use.
Livestream the Indian Premier League season in the US and Canada
The 2026 T20 World Cup final is being broadcast live in North America on the cricket streaming service Willow TV.
Livestream the IPL 2026 in India
This year’s IPL is being televised on Star Sports linear channels in India, and can be livestreamed via JioHotstar.
Watch the Indian Premier League in the UK
Live coverage of Sunday’s final is exclusive to Sky Sports in the UK and will be broadcast on its Sky Sports cricket channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the tournament via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Livestream the Indian Premier League in South Africa
In South Africa, IPL matches are being broadcast live this season on SuperSport.
If you can’t watch on your TV, you can also watch via the network’s streaming service for PC and Mac, as well as via SuperSport’s mobile app.
Stream the Indian Premier League in Australia
Cricket fans Down Under can watch Indian Premier League action on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you’re not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for the streaming service Kayo Sports.
Stream the Indian Premier League in New Zealand
Cricket fans in New Zealand looking to cheer on the Black Caps in Sunday’s final will need a subscription to pay-TV broadcaster Sky Sport, which has the broadcast rights to show the T20 World Cup live.
