How to watch Hotstar India from anywhere
Once a go-to for international sports, Indian streaming service Hotstar* now offers a diverse lineup of entertainment. The service broadcasts Star Cricket Live, the English Premier League, shows from HBO and Disney, and much more.
When using ExpressVPN for Hotstar, you can watch Star Sports and Disney+ with no blackouts or throttling. Set up the best Hotstar VPN and start streaming in five minutes flat.
Watch Hotstar live matches, TV shows, and movies with a VPN
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Log in to your Hotstar account and stream from anywhere!
What is Hotstar?
Hotstar is an Indian over-the-top streaming service. A merger between media companies in 2019 resulted in Disney’s ownership of Hotstar, with the service officially becoming known as Disney+ Hotstar.
Although once synonymous with streaming cricket, Hotstar has grown its catalog of content to offer something for everyone. Sports fanatics can enjoy exclusive streams of top sporting events like the ICC Cricket World Cup and the English Premier League.
And for those who are into soap operas and movies, the service is the only place to catch the award-winning Hotstar Specials, while also offering the latest Hollywood, Bollywood, HBO, and Disney+ productions.
* ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and Hotstar Terms of Use for more details.
What Hotstar live cricket matches can I watch with ExpressVPN?
Watch Hotstar cricket with ExpressVPN and stream:
ACC Asia Cup
ICC Cricket World Cup
ICC T20 World Cup
Indian Premier League
Ranji Trophy
Tamil Nadu Premier League
Karnataka Premier League
Plus various other international cricket tournaments in India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand!
FAQ: How to watch Hotstar live online with a VPN
Does ExpressVPN come with a subscription for Star Sports and Hotstar?
No. ExpressVPN is a separate service from Star Sports and Hotstar and does not replace Star Sports or Hotstar. ExpressVPN complements your existing Star Sports and Hotstar subscription by giving you HD sports streams with added privacy, no throttling, and no data logging.
What devices can I use to stream Hotstar?
You can stream Hotstar on the following devices:
Your laptop/desktop, with the ExpressVPN app for Mac, Windows, or Linux
Your smartphone/tablet, with the ExpressVPN apps or iOS and Android
A supported smart TV/streaming device or gaming console (may require the ExpressVPN app for routers)
Will a VPN slow my Hotstar streaming?
All VPNs have the potential to slow your internet connection, but using ExpressVPN may actually improve your connection if your ISP is throttling your Hotstar traffic. If you do notice a drop in video quality, make sure you connect to an Indian server location or a nearby server.
Where do I find Hotstar live cricket scores?
Here are the Hotstar live cricket scores.
What else can I stream on Hotstar?
How can I watch Hotstar India while overseas?
If you want to watch Hotstar India while abroad, simply connect to an India server location in the ExpressVPN app before accessing the service.
If you’re watching from a web browser, make sure you’ve installed and activated the ExpressVPN browser extension. The browser extension hides your geolocation, safeguarding your privacy and optimizing your streaming experience.
How are Hotstar U.S. and Hotstar UK different from Hotstar India?
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