IPL Live Channel List 2026 is here with Star Sports Network on TV and JioHotstar on digital in India. IPL 2026 ran from March 28 to the final in May, with 84 matches played in the expanded format.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title, beating Gujarat Titans in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Even though the season is over, the channel list below stays useful. Star Sports and JioHotstar hold the IPL media rights for the 2023 to 2027 cycle, so the same broadcasters will show the next season as well.
IPL Live Channel List 2026
Broadcast coverage in India is split between television and digital. Star Sports Network holds the TV rights, while JioHotstar is the only official streaming platform. Earlier there were two separate apps, Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. Both merged into JioHotstar, so viewers now need just one app for online matches.
IPL media rights for the 2023 to 2027 cycle were sold for ₹48,390 crore. Disney Star kept the Indian subcontinent TV rights and Viacom18 took the digital rights. After the merger, all digital coverage sits under JioHotstar. JioHotstar streams matches in 11 languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and Haryanvi.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| List Name | IPL Live Channel List 2026 |
| TV Broadcaster in India | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming Platform in India | JioHotstar |
| Total Matches in IPL 2026 | 84 |
| Match Timings | 7:30 PM IST (evening), 3:30 PM IST (double headers) |
| Rights Cycle | 2023 to 2027 |
| Official Website | ipl.com |
IPL 2026 Telecast Channel List
Matches are shown through licensed broadcasters in each region. The table below lists the main TV channel and the streaming option for viewers in India and abroad.
| Region | Telecast Channel | Streaming Option |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow app |
| Canada | Willow TV | Willow app |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports, Foxtel |
| Middle East | beIN Sports | TOD app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | DStv app |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Pakistan | Tapmad | Tapmad app |
| Bangladesh | T Sports | T Sports app |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network | Ariana app |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports | Flow Sports app |
| Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV | Yupp TV |
Star Sports Channel List for IPL
Star Sports runs separate feeds for each language so that viewers can pick their preferred commentary. Hindi commentary sits on Star Sports 1 Hindi, while English coverage runs on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD. Regional feeds are also available on the same network.
- Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD carry English commentary for all matches.
- Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD carry Hindi commentary.
- Star Sports Tamil, Star Sports Telugu, Star Sports Kannada and Star Sports Bangla carry regional commentary.
- Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 3 show select matches and studio shows.
- Star Sports 4K is available on selected DTH platforms for high quality viewing.
IPL Live Channel List for Different DTH Operators
Channel numbers differ across DTH and cable operators. The table below lists the Star Sports channel numbers on major platforms so you can find the match quickly on your TV.
| IPL Live Match Channel | Airtel Digital TV Channel No. | Tata Play Channel No. | Videocon D2H Channel No. | Dish TV Channel No. | Sun Direct Channel No. | Hathway Channel No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Sports 1 | 277 | 455 | 401 | 649 | 500 | 166 |
| Star Sports 2 | 279 | 457 | 403 | 651 | 502 | 168 |
| Star Sports 1 Hindi | 281 | 460 | 407 | 621 | 500 | 164 |
| Star Sports 1 Select | 283 | 464 | 429 | 661 | - | 160 |
| Star Sports 1 HD | 278 | 454 | 923 | 648 | 984 | 167 |
| Star Sports 2 HD | 280 | 456 | 924 | 650 | 986 | 169 |
| Star Sports 1 Hindi HD | 282 | 459 | 925 | 620 | 984 | 165 |
| Star Sports 1 Select HD | 283 | 463 | 929 | 660 | 987 | - |
| Star Sports 1 Tamil | 803 | 1551 | 521 | 2951 | - | - |
| Star Sports 1 Telugu | 928 | 1446 | 750 | 2433 | - | - |
| Star Sports 1 Kannada | 974 | 1446 | 689 | 2675 | - | - |
| Star Sports 1 Bangla | 738 | 1332 | - | - | - | - |
IPL Live Streaming on Mobile
JioHotstar is the only official app for watching IPL matches online in India. The app works on Android and iOS phones, tablets, smart TVs and laptops. Highlights are free to watch, but live matches need a paid plan. Airtel Xstream and JioTV also show the matches, though both redirect to JioHotstar for the live feed.
- JioHotstar is the main app for live matches and highlights in India.
- YuppTV carries IPL coverage for viewers in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
- Kayo Sports and Foxtel handle streaming in Australia.
- Willow TV covers the USA and Canada.
- Sky Go and NOW carry the matches in the United Kingdom.
How to Watch IPL Live on Mobile
STEP 1 - Download the JioHotstar app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store and open it on your phone.
STEP 2 - Log in with your mobile number and enter the OTP sent to your phone.
STEP 3 - Pick a plan. The Mobile plan costs ₹149 per quarter, the Super plan costs ₹299 per quarter and the Premium plan costs ₹1,499 per year.
STEP 4 - Go to the Sports section, select the IPL match and tap on the live stream.
STEP 5 - Set the video quality based on your internet speed. HD streaming needs around 10 Mbps and 4K needs around 25 Mbps.
IPL Live Streaming Outside India
Viewers abroad can follow the matches through licensed broadcasters in their region. Sky Sports Cricket shows the matches in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while Willow TV covers the USA and Canada. Fox Sports and Kayo Sports handle Australia, beIN Sports covers the Middle East through the TOD app, and SuperSport shows the matches in South Africa. Sky Sport NZ covers New Zealand, Tapmad covers Pakistan and T Sports covers Bangladesh.
For more channel updates, check DD Free Dish Channel List 2026 and Tata Play Recharge Plans and Packages Price List. You can also see Haryana TV Channel List for regional channels. For official announcements, visit BCCI official website.