The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 streaming and broadcast rights are primarily secured by JioHotstar for digital streaming and the Star Sports Network for television broadcast in India. JioHotstar remains the exclusive platform to watch IPL 2026 live online in India, offering HD and 4K streaming quality with multiple language commentary and several subscription options, including a premium plan for an enhanced experience.
Star Sports continues to hold the TV broadcasting rights across India, available on multiple cable and DTH platforms. Outside India, IPL 2026 live streaming is available through region-specific broadcasters such as Willow TV in the USA and Canada, Sky Sports in the UK, Kayo Sports in Australia, and other platforms tailored to different international markets.
IPL 2026 Streaming Details
| Platform Type | Platform Name | Access Method | Subscription Fee ( Ap.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Streaming (India) | JioHotstar | Mobile app, Smart TV | Rs 499 for Premium plan |
| TV Broadcast (India) | Star Sports | Cable/DTH TV channels | Included in TV subscription |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | OTT apps | Subscription-based |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports, NOW TV | OTT & Pay TV | Pay subscription |
| Australia | Kayo Sports | OTT apps | Pay subscription |
| Pakistan | Tapmad | OTT streaming | Regional pricing |
IPL 2026 Streaming and Broadcast
IPL’s media rights for the 2023-2027 cycle are split between TV and digital rights holders. Disney Star India won the TV rights while Viacom18 (through the JioHotstar platform) won the digital streaming rights. This massive deal values IPL media rights at over Rs 48,000 crore, making IPL one of the most expensive and valuable sports leagues globally in terms of broadcasting.
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TV Broadcasting: Star Sports Network
Star Sports holds exclusive television rights for IPL 2026 in India, broadcast on multiple Star Sports channels such as Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD on cable and satellite TV platforms like Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV.
International Streaming Platforms
| Region | Streaming Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada | Willow TV (via Sling TV, Fubo) | Subscription-based |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports, NOW TV | Pay TV and streaming options |
| Australia | Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go | Subscription services |
| Pakistan | Tapmad | Regional streaming service |
| Middle East & North Africa | STARZPLAY, Noon | Region-specific streaming options |
| Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand | Yupp TV | Regional digital platform |
