The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is set to commence on March 22, featuring an exciting opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. However, fans accustomed to free streaming are in for a change this year.
Following the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar into the newly formed JioHotstar, the platform has adopted a hybrid subscription model. While users can access a limited portion of IPL matches for free, full access requires a subscription. Plans start at ₹149 for three months, with an ad-free version available at ₹499 for the same duration.
Despite the shift away from completely free streaming, there are still avenues for fans to watch IPL 2025 without direct payment. Some telecom operators are expected to offer bundled deals where a JioHotstar subscription is included with certain data plans. Additionally, select matches may be broadcast on free-to-air channels, though details are yet to be confirmed.
For viewers outside India, platforms like Willow TV in the USA and Sky Sports in the UK will broadcast IPL matches, but these services typically require a subscription. Utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access JioHotstar from abroad is an option, but it may violate the platform’s terms of service and local regulations.
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