IPL 2021 Live Streaming & Live Broadcast TV Channel Rights – Indian Premier League 2021

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IPL 2021 Live Streaming

Few days ago, BCCI has announced the news for Indian Premier League 2021. As per this announcement, the 14th Season of IPL will be hosted between April and May 2021 in India or UAE. Eight teams have been finalized by the Board of Control Cricket in India, to take part in IPL 2021. A total of 60 T20 cricket matches will be played in this season of IPL. All these IPL 14 matches will be live telecast on Official TV Channels and live streaming sites.

Indian Cricket Fans are excited to know about the happening of IPL 2021. A lot of chit chat is going on about this mega cricket event of IPL 14 in India and Indian Cricket fans seem to chat in homes, offices, Streets and Markets. While, there is a lot of heat is cooking about this Season of Indian Premier League, but there is one question bothering IPL Cricket fans. And that is, Which TV Channel will live broadcast IPL 2021 in India and other countries? So, we have decided to let you know about the official IPL 14 live telecast and streaming rights.

The 14th Season of Indian Premier League is going to be a grand cricket event for IPL Cricket fans. Star Sports will live telecast IPL 2021 T20 matches in India. Apart from it, Indian cricket fans can also catch the IPL 2021 live streaming on official digital platform of Disney+ HotStar.

Tournament Details

• Series: India Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021)
• Organizer: BCCI
• Format: T20
• Sponsors: Dream 11
• Season: 14
• Defending Champions: Mumbai Indians
• Total Participants: 8
• Total Matches: 60
• Dates: April to May 2021
• Venues: India or UAE (Not Decided Yet)
• Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians

IPL 2021 Live Broadcast Rights Global List

Star Sports is the official Broadcaster of IPL 2021 in India. Apart from it, IPL fans can also catch the IPL 14 official live stream on Disney+ HotStar on smartphones. In addition, IPL 2021 will be live telecast all over the world through official TV Channels. A great number of TV channels have already acquired the IPL 2021 Broadcast rights to live telecast Indian Premier League 2021 in different countries.

We have compiled a list of all these official Broadcasting TV channels. You can check this list to know which TV Channels will bring IPL 2021 coverage in your country.

Official Streaming Sites IPL 2021

Apart from official TV Broadcast, IPL 2021 will also be streamed live on the online platforms. Disney+ Hot Star holds the digital streaming rights for IPL 14 season in India, U.S.A and worldwide territory. A good number of online streaming platforms have purchased the official streaming right for Indian Premier League in 2021.

We have compiled a list of all these official streaming sites. You can check this list to know, which Site will be providing IPL 2021 live stream in your country.

Star Sports

Star Sports is the chief Broadcaster of Indian Premier League 2021. All the Indian Cricket fans will enjoy IPL T20 matches on Star Sport in India. In addition, online streaming platform of Star Sports called Hot Star, will live stream IPL 2021 matches in India.

Sony Network India had bought IPL Broadcast rights in India from the Inaugural season. Therefore, Sony TV Network provided IPL Broadcast from 2008 to 2017 through Sony Six, Sony ESPN and Sony Max. Whereas, Sonyliv remained the Official Digital Rights holder. But, in 2017 Star Network purchased the IPL Broadcast rights from 2018 to 2022 for five years for a cost of 2.55 Billion US Dollars.

Since then, Star Sports have been the official Broadcaster of Indian Premier League in India. Indian Cricket fans have enjoyed IPL 2018, IPL 2019 and IPL 2020 in the past. Now, again Star Sports will live telecast IPL 2021 Matches on TV in India.

Star Sport IPL 2021 Broadcast

Star Sports will air IPL Live Telecast in India through its various Sports Channels. As we all know, India is a country of Diverse cultures and a great number of Languages are spoken in India to represent different cultures. These Languages include Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi. Therefore, Star Sports will provide regional Cricket commentary for IPL 2021 in India in Tamil, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi. Following is the list of all Star Sports Channels that will live telecast IPL 14 in India.

1. English Commentary on Star Sports 1 (In English)
2. Hindi Commentary on Star Sports 1 Hindi
3. HD Broadcast in Hindi Commentary on Star Sports 1 HD Hindi
4. Tamil Commentary on Star Sports 1 Tamil
5. Telugu Commentary on Star Sports 1 Telugu
6. Kannada Commentary on Star Sports 1 Kannada
7. Bangla Commentary on Star Sports 1 Bangla
8. Marathi Commentary on Star Sports 1 Marathi

Hence, Indian Cricket fans can access these Star Sport Channels on their TV Screens to enjoy IPL matches live in 2021.

Subcontinent Countries List for Star Sports IPL 2021 Broadcast

Apart from India official Broadcaster of IPL 2021 in India, Star Sports is the secondary broadcaster of IPL 14 in Subcontinent countries as well.

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

SuperSport

SuperSport is a large group of sport channel in South Africa that provide live coverage for different kinds of Sports. However, SuperSport is the main source of African cricket fans to enjoy Live Cricket matches on TV. Since 2008, SuperSport has held the Indian Premier League Broadcast rights in African Countries ( Sub Sharan). Over a period of 12 years, this sports channel has brought live IPL T20 matches in African countries.

Therefore, African Cricket fans can enjoy IPL 2021 broadcast on SuperSport as well. Hence, SuperSport Network will live telecast IPL T20 matches on these two channels.

• SuperSport 2
• SuperSport 6

List of Sub Saharan African Countries for IPL 2021 broadcast 

SuperSport is responsible for IPL 2021 Live telecast in following countries. Cricket fans from these countries can watch IPL 2021 matches on SuperSport.

Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Togo, Tanzania, Swaziland, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Senegal, São Tomé and Príncipe, Rwanda, Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Niger, Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mali, Malawi, Madagascar, Liberia, Lesotho, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ghana, Gambia, Gabon, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Comoros, Chad, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Benin and Angola.

Fox Cricket

Fox Cricket is a Sport channel in Australia owned by Fox Sport Network. As the name suggest, this TV Channel is specifically dedicated to airing cricket related programs in Australia. From ICC Events, to International Cricket and from domestic Cricket to Women Cricket matches, there is no cricket that has been left un-aired by Fox Cricket. Therefore, Fox Cricket is bringing IPL 2021 matches live on TV in Australia.

Network Ten was the original Broadcaster of IPL Inaugural season in Australia. However, One HD Channel brought IPL matches on Tv from 2009 to 2010 for two year. But, in 2018, Fox Cricket Purchased Indian Premier League Broadcast rights in Australia.

Since then, Fox Cricket has provided IPL coverage in Australia. Hence, Australian IPL fans will enjoy Indian Premier League matches on Fox Cricket in 2021 as well.

Channel 9

Channel 9 is a Satellite Television Channel in Bangladesh owned by Virgo Media Limited. This Chanel begun its transmission in 2011. Channel 9 had the Broadcast rights for Bangladesh Premier League from 2012 to 2016. However, in 2021 Channel 9 will bring IPL T20 matches on TV in Bangladesh.

Earlier, Maasranga TV Channel to Broadcasted Indian Premier League matches in Bangladesh. It held the IPL Broadcast rights from 2014 to 2016. However, in 2016 Channel 9 purchased the IPL Telecast rights in Bangladesh. Since then, Channel 9 is responsible for airing IPL T20 matches in Bangladesh.

Therefore, Bangladeshi IPL fans can watch Channel 9 TV channel at homes to enjoy IPL 2021 Broadcast on TV.

Astro

Since the Inaugural season of Indian Premier League in 2008, Astro Tv has live telecast Indian Premier League matches on Tv in Brunei and Malaysia. All-Asian Satellite Television and Radio Operator or commonly known as Astro, is a Malaysian Satellite Channel in Malaysia and Brunei. In 2021, Astro TV will provide IPL Cricket coverage in Malaysia and Brunie.

All those cricket fans who live in Brunei and Malaysia, can watch Astro TV to enjoy IPL 2021 matches on their TV Screens.

SportsMax

SportsMax is a Sports Channel in Caribbean Countries which is owned by Digicel. In 2008, Digicel purchased the live broadcast for Indian Premier League in Caribbean. Since then, SportsMax is the primary choice for Caribbean Cricket fans to enjoy IPL T20 matches in Caribbean. Therefore, SportsMax is destined to bring IPL 2021 coverage in Caribbean.

All those Caribbean fans who are looking for where to watch IPL 2021 in Caribbean countries? Can set SportsMax on their TV Screens to enjoy IPL action live in 2021.

Caribbean Countries List for IPL 2021 Live Telecast

Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Bahamas, Belize, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Curaçao, Aruba, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United States Virgin Islands, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Cayman Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sint Maarten, Turks and Caicos Islands, Saint Martin, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Anguilla, Saint Barthélemy, Montserrat.

Now TV

Now TV is an IPTV and Pay Television service in Hong Kong that is owned by PCCW Media. In 2010, PCCW attained the live broadcast rights for Indian Premier League in Hong Kong. Since then, Now TV has provided IPL Cricket action for cricket fans living in Hon Kong. However, Now TV is a pay Television service and Viewers have to pay for using this service.

Hence, Cricket fans residing in Hong Kong can enjoy IPL broadcast on Now TV in 2021.

BeIn Sports

BeIn Sports is a global network of Sports Channel based in Qatar. This Sport Network airs different Sport Programs such as foot ball, soccer leagues, tennis, cricket, golf, moto gp and wrestling in France, U.S.A, Canada, Spain, Australia and Middle Eastern Countries. However, BeIn Sports is the official Broadcaster of IPL 14th season in Arab World Countries.

OSN Sports had held the IPL Broadcast rights from 2015 to 2017 for three years. However, in 2018  BeIn Sports purchased the live telecast rights for IPL in Arab World Countries. Since then, BeIN Sports has been live telecasting IPL T20 matches in Arabian Countries.

Therefore, BeIn Sports will provide Live TV Coverage for IPL 2021 in Arab World Countries. Apart from it, Arabian IPL Cricket fans can also catch the IPL Live stream on beIn Connect Online Platform.

Arab World Countries List for IPL 2021 Live Telecast

Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Sky Sports NZ

Sky Sports NZ is a network of sport channels  in New Zealand which is owned by Satellite Pay Company Sky Network Television. Though, Sky Sports covers all type of Sports Broadcast through its different sports channels, however Sky Sport 2 is specifically dedicated to 24/7 cricket coverage.

Since, 2012 Sky Sports NZ have brought IPL T20 coverage in New Zealand on TV. Therefore, Sky Sports NZ will provide IPL 2021 Broadcast through Sky Sport 2 in New Zealand this year as well.

Sky Sports

Sky Sports is a large group of Sports Channel in Great Britain. Operated by Satellite Pay TV Company Sky, Sky Sports provides wide variety of Sport Programs through its different sports channels such as, foot ball, boxing, wrestling, formula 1, Premier League, golf and horse racing. However, Sky Sport Cricket is entirely dedicated to cricket coverage in United Kingdom.

ITV4 was the first channel to hold IPL broadcast rights in United Kingdom. Over a course of four years, ITV4 provided IPL Broadcast from 2011 to 2014 in England and Ireland. However, Sky Sports purchased the live telecast rights of Indian Premier League from 2015 to 2018 for three years.

In 2019, BT Sports and Star Gold UK ( An Entertainment Channel of Star Sport India in UK) purchased the live telecast rights for Indian Premier League for 2019 season. However, in 2020 Sky Sports again acquired the IPL Live Telecast rights for next three years.

Therefore, Sky Sport Cricket is all set to live broadcast IPL 2021 matches in United Kingdom. Hence, Cricket fans in United Kingdom can enjoy IPL 14 broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket.

Willow TV

Willow TV has been the first choice of Cricket fans living in U.S.A since its launch in 2010. From ICC Main Events (ICC T20 World Cup 2021, ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy) to International Cricket Series ( including Tests, ODIs and T20) and from Women Cricket to Domestic Cricket, there is no format of cricket left uncovered by Willow TV.  Since its launch, Willow TV has devoted its coverage to every type of cricket including T20 and T10 Cricket Leagues.

In 2017, Willow TV purchased live broadcast rights for Indian Premier League in United States. Since then, it has live telecast every IPL match for American cricket fans. Therefore, Willow TV will bring IPL 2021 cricket coverage in U.S.A this year as well.

Willow Tv holds Television, Cable, and TV Everywhere rights for IPL 2021 in America. American cricket fans can enjoy the IPL 2021 Broadcast by subscribing to Willow Tv package on Dish Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Xfinity, Optimum, and Altice One.

Disney+ Hot Star

Disney+ Hot Star is an Over the Top streaming platform for digital content including entertainment, movies, web series and sports. This online streaming service is owned by Star Network India. As, Star Network India attained the IPL Broadcast rights from 2018 to 2022, Disney+ Hot Star has become the first choice for online cricket fans to enjoy IPL cricket matches live online.

Sonyliv was the original digital rights holder from 2008 to 2017, as Sony Network India had held IPL Broadcast rights during this period. However, after Star Network India purchased IPL broadcast rights in 2018, Disney+ Hot Star will be live streaming IPL T20 matches in 2021.

Hence, all the online cricket fans can catch the IPL 2021 Official Streaming on Hot Star. As, Hot Star is a pay per view Streaming service, you may get charges for this service.

IPL 2021 Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I watch IPL Online free?

Though, Disney+ Hot Star allows free IPL Streaming online. But, after streaming for first ten minutes, your free streaming expires and you need to buy Hot Star Service pack. However, there is a free way to enjoy IPL 2021 Streaming online on mobile phones. But, it only works if you are already a Jio Tv or AirTel Mobile Network Subscriber.

Download, Hot Star app on your mobile phone and together with Jio TV or Airtel TV app, you can enjoy IPL 2021 Stream online for free without subscribing to Hot Star service pack.

Will there be IPL auction in 2021?

Yes! IPL 2021 Auction will take place on 11th February 2021. All the Franchise teams will pick top T20 Players. All the players picked up by IPL franchise players in this auction, will play for these teams in IPL 2021.

Where Can I Watch IPL 2021?

Well, you can enjoy the IPL 2021 Live Broadcast on Star Sport as mentioned above. For other countries, see our list above for IPL 2021 Broadcast on TV.

Where can I watch IPL 2021 Online?

Disney+ Hot Star is the official online Streaming platform for IPL 2021. However, its not free and you have to pay for subscription.

On what channel IPL 2021 will be telecast?

Star Sports will live telecast IPL 202 Matches in India.

Where can I watch the IPL 2021 in the UK?

You can watch IPL 2021 T20 matches live on Sky Sports Cricket.

How many IPL teams are there in 2021?

There are eight IPL teams in IPL 2021. These teams include:

1. Chennai Super Kings
2. Delhi Capitals
3. Kings XI Punjab 
4. Kolkata Knight Riders 
5. Mumbai Indians 
6. Rajasthan Royals 
7. Royal Challengers
8. Bangalore Sunrisers Hyderabad

Is the IPL on TV in 2021?

Yes, every ball in IPL 2021 will be on official Broadcasting TV channel in 2021.

Do Pakistanis watch IPL?

Of Course! Pakistanis do watch IPL. As, some of Indian cricket fans love to watch PSL. There are some die hard Pakistani Cricket fans who love to watch IPL as well.

How can I watch IPL 2021 in USA?

you can watch IPL 2021 in USA on Willow TV. However, you need to subscribe to Willow TV service in this regard.

Can we watch IPL 2021 on Star Gold?

No, Star Gold only had rights for IPL Broadcast in United Kingdom for IPL 2019. In 2021, Sky Sports Cricket will live telecast IPL T20 matches in U.K.

Which is the dangerous team in IPL 2021?

Well, based on their IPL T20 Squad, Royal Challengers Bangalore are the most dangerous team in IPL 2021.