Watch Indian Premier League (IPL) live streams online in 2023

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fan favorite of lovers of the fast-paced twenty-overs (T20) format—and the season runs March 25–May 28, 2023! This year, 10 teams are competing to dethrone 2022 champion Gujarat Titians, many of which feature some of the world’s top cricketers alongside the subcontinent’s best batsman and bowlers. Read on to learn how to watch IPL live streams securely with a VPN!

How to watch an IPL live stream online in 2023

You can securely watch an IPL live stream online with a VPN in just a few simple steps:

1. Get ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, if you’d like to see the Indian broadcast, connect to a virtual India server.
3. Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like JioCinema or Sky Sports, and find the event you want to watch.
4. Tune in and enjoy!

Watching on a computer? For the best cricket streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Where to watch IPL live stream free in 2023

JioCinema

Price: Free

Country: India

Tentatively, it looks as if Reliance Jio is offering a free IPL live stream of every IPL cricket match in the 2023 season—including the opening match between Gujarat Titans vs. Chennai Super Kings (March 31, 2023)—in 4K resolution on its JioCinema app. Users can switch between multiple camera angles, check live scores, stats, and even heat maps of IPL games on their phones and devices. Games can be streamed in 12 different languages (including English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Bhojpuri). Stay tuned for updates before the season starts on March 31, 2023!

Note: You will need an Indian phone number in order to subscribe.

ITV

Price: Free

Country: UK

Public broadcaster ITV will show 16 Indian Premier League (IPL) games every year until the end of the 2027 season. Fans in the UK can watch a free IPL live stream through the ITVX site and mobile apps. Check the broadcaster’s schedule to see when the games are playing.

Note: You will need a valid UK postcode (e.g., WC1X 0AA) to sign up for a free ITVX account.

Other ways to watch IPL live streams online

Sling and Willow TV

Price: 20 USD/month and up

Country: United States and Canada

A great way to watch IPL live in the U.S. is Sling TV, which offers an add-on that includes Willow TV and Willow TV Extra (available with the Sling TV “World Sports” add-on for 10 USD/month or 60 USD/year). Be sure to check the fixture schedule to know when to tune in to the IPL cricket. Sling TV is an app-based TV streaming service that allows you to watch live TV and on-demand content over the internet, across your devices. You can even score a three-day free trial with Sling TV via mobile apps! 

Note: You may need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Sling TV.

DAZN

Price: 10 GBP/month (monthly plan), 20 GBP for “flexible month”, or 100 GBP/year (annual plan)

Country: UK

DAZN will show every IPL game from the 2023 season through to the end of the 2027 season. Fans in the UK can watch IPL live streams—from the league stage to the playoffs and final—on its site or through its mobile apps.

Note: You need a valid UK credit/debit card to subscribe to DAZN. If you don’t have one, subscribe using PayPal instead.

Yupp TV

Price: New customers can get a 14-day free trial. After that, it’s 10 USD/month, 60 USD/six months, 100 USD/year

Countries: India, United States

Yupp TV is a popular subscription streaming service for South Asian movies and TV, with a massive content library with thousands of hours of viewing. YuppTV has also secured the rights to stream the IPL for a fifth consecutive year, meaning it’s a fantastic option to watch the games live for viewers in over 90 countries including Australia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Japan, and much of Europe, Central & South America, and Southeast Asia. You can also stream Yupp TV across your iOS and Android devices, in your web browser, or on your smart TV.

Follow live via the official IPL app

Price: Free

Get live scores with ball-by-ball commentary, watch match highlights, press conferences, and recap all the action on-the-go via the official IPL app. It also includes access to the fantasy tournament, where you can play against your friends and the community for prizes. The official IPL app is available for iOS and Android devices. 

Watch highlights on the official IPL website

Price: Free

Check out the latest highlights as well as news, live scores, and interviews on the Indian Premier League website. It’s also a great resource for the latest league statistics, and there’s even a fantasy cricket league you can sign up for.

IPL 2023 schedule

Indian Premier League (IPL) teams in 2023

Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Chennai Super Kings
Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow Super Giants
Mumbai Indians

What are the new teams playing in the IPL 2023 season?

Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Glints are the two new teams joining the IPL in the 2023 season.

How do IPL teams choose their players?

Every team’s playing XI on match day can only feature four overseas players. IPL franchises acquire their players through an annual player auction, trading players, and signing players not picked up in the auction.

What is the new rule in IPL 2023 season?

The 2023 IPL season will introduce a new “Impact Player” rule, whereby a tactical substitution will be allowed, and this player can bat and bowl their full quota of overs and can replace any starting member of the XI before the 14th over of either inning. Each team will name four substitutes along with their starting XI on the team sheet, and one of these substitutes can later take an active part in the match as an Impact Player. The Impact Player must be Indian unless the team has fewer than four overseas players in their starting XI, in which case they can draft in an overseas player as the Impact Player.

What is the first match of the IPL 2023 season?

The opening match of the 2023 IPL season is defending champion Gujarat Titans vs. Chennai Super Kings, taking place at 7:30 p.m. IST on March 31, 2023. The game will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

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