IPL 2025 Matches: Schedule and Viewing Information
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off from March 22 to May 25, 2025, promising fans an exciting season of T20 cricket. The tournament will start with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing off against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the same venue hosting the final match as well.
For viewers in India, Star Sports channels will be broadcasting all the IPL 2025 matches live. Fans can also catch the action on JioCinema, which offers free live streaming for subscribers with select tariff plans.
If you’re looking to tune in from the US, Canada, UK, or Australia, here’s how you can catch the live coverage of IPL 2025:
In the United States, Willow TV is the go-to channel for IPL coverage, with matches available for streaming on the Willow TV app or website. Canadian viewers can also rely on Willow TV for live broadcasts, or opt for Fubo, which includes Willow TV in its package.
For fans in the UK, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event will be airing the IPL matches, while streaming is available on Sky Go. In Australia, Foxtel will broadcast the matches, with live streaming options on Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go.
Most matches are scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST, with double-headers kicking off the first game at 3:30 pm IST and the second at 7:30 pm IST. Time zone conversions are as follows: Eastern Standard Time (EST) at 10:00 AM, Central Standard Time (CST) at 9:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time (MST) at 8:00 AM, Pacific Standard Time (PST) at 7:00 AM, UK Time at 2:00 PM GMT, and Australia Time at 12:30 AM or 4:30 AM AEST, depending on the schedule.
While there are no entirely free streaming platforms for IPL 2025, options like JioHotstar allow limited free viewing before directing users to subscription plans starting at ₹149. So, whether you’re in India or tuning in from across the globe, there are ways to catch all the thrilling cricket action of IPL 2025.
