The much-awaited 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is fast approaching, with its grand kickoff scheduled for March 22, 2025. Cricket enthusiasts are eager as the festival of T20 cricket returns with a thrilling opening match between last year’s champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. But what’s grabbing significant attention is how fans can watch the action unfold this season without shelling out extra bucks.
This year, fans have the opportunity to tune into all the IPL excitement for free through JioHotstar, a new powerhouse in streaming services, born from the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. To access this, cricket lovers need to ensure they're on board with specific Jio plans. Existing Jio customers can unlock this perk by recharging their numbers with plans starting at ₹299, which comes packed with 1.5GB of data per day. The deal isn’t just for the regulars, though; new users can dive into the IPL frenzy by simply activating a fresh Jio SIM under the same recharge conditions.
For those who’ve already recharged before March 17, there’s a thoughtful ₹100 add-on pack available, making sure no one misses out on this cricket spectacle. What’s more, this isn’t just any regular streaming. The offer includes 90 days of 4K quality viewing starting from the opening day, ensuring fans can catch every swinging bat and flying ball as if they’re right there on the field.
To sweeten the deal further, Jio is offering an adventurous 50-day trial for either its JioFiber or AirFiber broadband services, aimed at enhancing the viewing experience. This gesture marks a notable shift from the previous free streaming models that demanded minimum requirements, now placing the ball in the court of users who subscribe to Jio services.
With such an accessible and enhanced way to enjoy IPL 2025, it is perhaps the closest cricket fans can get to the thrills of the stadium from the comforting embrace of their couches. So, gear up to cheer for your favorite team as IPL fever sweeps across the nation.
