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One of the biggest sporting leagues in the world is the Indian Premier League (IPL), which features the best cricket players in the world competing in the most high-profile league across the sport. Millions of people tune in each week to watch the IPL matches, and as a new season kicks off, there are a few ways for you to watch IPL cricket as well.
Here are the best ways to livestream the 2024 IPL Cricket season in the United States.
How to Watch IPL Cricket 2024 Matches on TV
The 2024 IPL Cricket season is airing on TV on Willow TV in the United States, which can be found on DirecTV Stream, Sling and Dish Network. The new season kicks off with Chennai Super Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, Mar. 22 at 10:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. PT.
How to Stream IPL Cricket 2024 Online
Want to stream IPL Cricket online? DirecTV Stream offers Willow TV as part of its base Entertainment package starting at $69.99/Month. The latest DirecTV Stream deal includes a five-day free trial to try out the service before you commit. Use the free trial to watch IPL Cricket matches online free without cable.
Along with Willow TV for an IPL Cricket live feed online, you get access to more than 75 channels, including CNN, Fox News, ESPN, Food Network and others. Learn more about DirecTV Stream here.
Another way to stream Indian Premier League online without cable? Sling offers Willow HD and Willow Xtra with the streamer’s “World Sports” package for $10/month that you can use to watch live cricket online. It’s the cheapest way to watch IPL Cricket after a free trial is said and done.
Sling lets you watch cricket through your smart TV, tablet, laptop or phone. What we like: Unlike most Sling packages, you don’t need sign up for a streaming bundle to access Willow HD and Willow Xtra. You can get Willow TV on its own for just $10/month — no additional fees or subscription needed.
How to Watch IPL Cricket 2024 Matches With a VPN
Want to watch IPL Cricket outside of the U.S.? You can use ExpressVPN to livestream the cricket matches on Willow TV. ExpressVPN lets you change your region to access a live feed from anywhere, as if you were home in the U.S. Once you get ExpressVPN, matches are streaming on Willow TV.
Another way to livestream IPL Cricket 2024 with a VPN is by setting your VPN location to an international IP. For example, set your VPN to an Indian server to watch Indian Premier League matches on JioCinema. The Indian broadcaster’s website is the only place where you can watch every IPL match online for free.
Use ExpressVPN or get a 30-day free trial to NordVPN, which you can use to watch the matches on JioCinema for free. Continue on with NordVPN after your free trial is over for just $2.99/month or cancel without being charged.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be back for its 17th season, with ten city-based teams competing from March through May. The Chennai Super Kings are the current champions and aiming to defend their title and become the first team to win six championships.
The IPL was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2007. Other cricket competitions in the world include the ICC and Major League Cricket.
