For cricket fans, the Indian Premier League (IPL) needs no introduction. Since its maiden season in 2008, the IPL has gone on to establish itself as the premier T20 league across the world.
IPL 2020 is scheduled to start on September 19 with the first game between the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. The two teams have the highest number of IPL titles between them, so it’s likely to be a nail-biting affair.
We’re sure you don’t want to miss any of the action. The event runs for nearly two2 months with plenty of high-octane games and players ready to prove their mettle.
The best way to stream the IPL live online from anywhere in the world is to make use of a high-quality, lag-free internet connection that’s able to stream HD video safely and securely on a variety of streaming devices. Read on to understand how to stream the IPL matches without the possibility of hackers snooping on your behavior.
Stream IPL 2020 on Hotstar (U.S. & Canada)
Price: Annual subscription for 49.99 (USD or CAD)
Hotstar is the live-streaming arm of Star Cricket, the company that holds the original broadcasting rights for the IPL. Hotstar is available in the U.S. and Canada and costs 49.99 for an annual subscription in either country.
The platform will broadcast all the games live, as well as post-match analysis, highlight reels, and exclusive interviews with the players. Unfortunately, there’s no free trial available.
Follow these steps to access Hotstar from anywhere:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server in the U.S. or Canada (depending on your location)
- Go to Hotstar and subscribe.
- Clear your browser cache and cookies and restart your device.
- Navigate to Hotstar and stream the IPL.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Watching on mobile? Download the Hotstar app on your Android or iOS device.
Learn more about watching Hotstar with ExpressVPN.
Watch IPL cricket with Sky Sports (UK)
Price: 22 GBP/month and above
After missing out on the IPL last year, cricket fans in the UK will be pleased to know that Sky Sports has secured broadcast rights for IPL 2020. However, specialized equipment is required to watch the TV broadcasts. You will also need to provide a valid postal code and a UK/Ireland credit or debit card.
If you already have a Sky subscription, you can stream its content online via Sky Go. With a VPN, you can watch Sky Go even when you’re traveling abroad.
Follow these steps to stream Sky Sports safely and securely:
1. Get ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a server in the UK.
3. Head to Sky Go and log in.
4. Clear your browser cache and cookies and restart your device.
5. Stream the IPL!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Watching on mobile? Download the Sky Sports on Android and iOS apps.
Learn more about streaming Sky Sports with ExpressVPN.
Watch IPL on YuppTV (Australia, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka)
Price: 13.99 EUR and above
YuppTV has IPL digital streaming rights for several countries including continental Europe (excluding the UK), Australia, and parts of Southeast Asia. Monthly packages begin at 13.99 EUR, and there are options for six-month and yearly contracts too.
Follow these steps to watch YuppTV:
1. Get ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a server in the appropriate country.
3. Navigate to YuppTV and sign up for the service.
4. Clear your browser cache and cookies and restart your device.
5. Watch all the IPL action.
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome or Firefox.
Watching on mobile? Download the YuppTV Android and iOS apps.
Watch IPL highlights on YouTube
Check out the latest highlights, news, and interviews on the Indian Premier League YouTube channel.
To watch highlights on YouTube:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location where YouTube is available.
- Go to the Indian Premier League YouTube channel.
- Enjoy!
Learn more about watching YouTube with ExpressVPN.
IPL Schedule
Here’s the Indian Premier League 2020 schedule. Local start times are in GMT + 5:30.
| Match No | Teams | Date | Day | Time | Venue |
| 1 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | September 19 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | September 20 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | September 20 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 4 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | September 21 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | September 22 | Tuesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | September 23 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 7 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | September 24 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | September 25 | Friday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | September 26 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | September 27 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 11 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | September 27 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 12 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | September 28 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 13 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | September 29 | Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 14 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | September 30 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 15 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | October 1 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 16 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | October 2 | Friday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 17 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | October 3 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 18 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | October 4 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 19 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | October 4 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 20 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | October 5 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 21 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | October 6 | Tuesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 22 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | October 7 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 23 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | October 8 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 24 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | October 9 | Friday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 25 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | October 10 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 26 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | October 11 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 27 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | October 11 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 28 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | October 12 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 29 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | October 13 | Tuesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 30 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | October 14 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 31 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | October 15 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 32 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | October 16 | Friday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 33 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | October 17 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 34 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | October 18 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 35 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | October 18 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 36 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | October 19 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 37 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | October 20 | Tuesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 38 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | October 21 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 39 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | October 22 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 40 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | October 23 | Friday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 41 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | October 24 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 42 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | October 25 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 43 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | October 25 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 44 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | October 26 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 45 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | October 27 | Tuesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 46 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | October 28 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 47 | Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | October 29 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 48 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | October 30 | Friday | 4:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 49 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | October 31 | Saturday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 50 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | November 1 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 51 | Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) vs. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | November 1 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 52 | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) | November 2 | Monday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 53 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | November 3 | Tuesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 54 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) | November 4 | Wednesday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 55 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) | November 5 | Thursday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 56 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) | November 6 | Friday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 57 | Qualifier-1 | TBD | TBD | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 58 | Eliminator | TBD | TBD | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 59 | Qualifier-2 | TBD | TBD | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
| 60 | Final | May 24 | Sunday | 8:00 p.m. | UAE |
How popular is the IPL?
The popularity of the IPL cannot be overstated. In 2018, the final between Chennai Super Kings and Sun Risers Hyderabad saw 10 million concurrent users tune in to livestream the game, in what was a world record at the time.
In total, last year’s edition of the IPL had 462 million viewers tune in to watch all the action across television and internet-based platforms.
Star Sports India paid nearly 2.4 billion USD in 2017 to secure IPL television and digital rights for five years, or about 500 million USD for each season. The contract is up for renewal in 2022, and the eventual figure is likely to be even higher.