TATA IPL 2025 is back with its 18th season, bringing excitement and major squad revamps after the mega auction. Cricket fans worldwide are eager to watch the matches live, and this season, the streaming process comes with some changes. Unlike previous years, IPL 2025 won’t be available for free streaming, and viewers will need a subscription.

This guide will provide all the details on how to watch IPL 2025 online on mobile, TV, and web, along with the tournament schedule for your convenience.

TATA IPL 2025 First Match: Venue and India Time

The opening match of IPL 2025 will feature Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Match: KKR vs RCB

Date: March 22nd, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Before the match, a grand opening ceremony will be held, featuring performances by top celebrities like Arijit Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan.

How to Watch TATA IPL 2025 Online on Mobile

IPL 2025 will be live-streamed exclusively on the JioHotstar mobile app, available for both Android and iPhone users. However, to access the live matches, a JioHotstar subscription is mandatory.

JioHotstar offers three subscription plans:

JioHotstar Mobile, which provides 720p resolution and is available for ₹149 for 3 months or ₹499 for 12 months.

JioHotstar Super, offering 1080p resolution and streaming on two devices, is priced at ₹299 for 3 months or ₹899 for 12 months.

JioHotstar Premium, supporting 4K resolution and four-device streaming, available for ₹499 for 3 months or ₹1,499 for 12 months.

Jio Recharge Packs with JioHotstar Subscription

Jio users can access JioHotstar Premium through specific prepaid recharge plans. Jio recharge plans starting from ₹299 and above include a 90-day free JioHotstar Premium subscription, which supports 4K streaming on both mobile and TV.

Additionally, Jio cricket data packs of ₹100 (5GB) and ₹195 (15GB) also offer a 90-day JioHotstar Premium subscription. This option is ideal for users with an active recharge plan.

For Airtel and Vi users, JioHotstar Mobile (720p only) is available through select prepaid recharge plans.

Airtel users can access it via the ₹160 data pack, ₹398 prepaid plan, ₹1,029 prepaid plan, and ₹3,999 prepaid plan.

Vi offers the same benefit through ₹151, ₹169, ₹202, ₹248 prepaid data packs, along with ₹469, ₹994, and ₹3,699 prepaid plans.

How to Watch TATA IPL 2025 on TV

To watch IPL 2025 on a smart TV, users need to install the JioHotstar app. Only JioHotstar Super or Premium subscribers can access live matches on a TV.

Here’s how to watch IPL 2025 on TV:

Download the JioHotstar app on your smart TV.

Purchase a JioHotstar Super or Premium plan.

Enjoy live IPL streaming in HD or 4K.

How to Watch IPL 2025 on the Web (Laptop/PC)

For those who prefer streaming IPL 2025 on a web browser, follow these steps:

Visit JioHotstar’s official website.

Click on the IPL 2025 match banner to watch live.

If you don’t have a subscription, purchase one directly from the website.

TATA IPL 2025 Match Schedule

The first few matches of IPL 2025 are as follows:

The season opener, KKR vs RCB, will take place on March 22 at 7:30 PM at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The second match, SRH vs RR, is scheduled for March 23 at 3:30 PM at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

On the same day, CSK will take on MI at 7:30 PM at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

DC vs LSG will be played on March 24 at 7:30 PM at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

GT vs PBKS will happen on March 25 at 7:30 PM at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

RR will play against KKR on March 26 at 7:30 PM at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

SRH will go against LSG on March 27 at 7:30 PM at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

CSK vs RCB is scheduled for March 28 at 7:30 PM at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

GT vs MI will be played on March 29 at 7:30 PM at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

DC vs SRH will take place on March 30 at 3:30 PM at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

For the full IPL 2025 schedule, fans can check the official IPL website or the JioHotstar app.

Conclusion

IPL 2025 is set to be an exciting season with revamped squads and thrilling matchups. Watching the matches live will require a JioHotstar subscription, with different pricing tiers for mobile, TV, and web access.

For Jio, Airtel, and Vi users, various prepaid recharge packs include complimentary access to JioHotstar, making it easier to enjoy IPL matches without additional costs.

So, get your subscription ready, and don’t miss out on the electrifying action of IPL 2025!

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