The celebration of IPL has now become a national festival. It is not just a cricket tournament, but has become a part of the lifestyle of India. Be it young or old, woman or man, working or businessman, everyone is seen painted in this color of IPL. And now this tournament has crossed the borders of India and has made its mark abroad as well. If you are also a fan of IPL, then there is a great news for you. The 18th season of IPL 2025 is starting from March 22, and you can watch it live and absolutely free on JioHotstar (earlier known as Disney+ Hotstar). This season is going to be even more special, as it will feature 10 teams, who will compete fiercely for the title of this season.
This season of IPL 2025 will be no less than a festival for cricket lovers. Each team will play 14 matches in the group stage of the tournament, after which the top 4 teams will make it to the playoffs. The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 on May 20, 2025, followed by the Eliminator match on May 21. Qualifier 2 will be played on May 23, in which the losing team of Qualifier 1 and the winning team of the Eliminator will face each other. And then, on May 25, 2025, the final match of IPL 2025 will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where the top 2 teams will battle for the title. This match will prove to be a memorable moment not only for the players but also for the spectators.
The popularity of IPL can be gauged from the fact that it has become the favorite tournament of millions of people not only in India but all over the world. Whether it is the competition between the teams, or the brilliant performance of the players, IPL sees something or the other every year, which surprises the audience. And this time too, some such exciting moments will be seen in IPL 2025.
Now let’s talk about how you can watch these exciting matches of IPL 2025. Star Sports is the official satellite TV partner of IPL this season, while JioHotstar is the digital streaming partner. That is, if you want to watch the match on TV, then all the matches of IPL 2025 will be shown live on Star Sports channels. But if you want to watch the match on mobile or smart TV, then JioHotstar is the best option for you. On JioHotstar, you can watch all the matches of IPL 2025 live and absolutely free. Also, you can watch live telecast of matches in 720p quality on Hotstar.com.
The match timing is also very convenient for the audience. Most of the matches of IPL 2025 will start at 3:30 pm or 7:30 pm. But if you also want to watch the pre-match preparations and analysis, then you can come live on JioHotstar 30 minutes before the match starts. That is, if the match is starting at 3:30 pm, then you can see interesting information like pitch report, expert view, toss and team information from 3:00 pm itself. In this way, you can enjoy every moment of the match.
Not only this, if you are unable to watch the match live for some reason, then you do not need to worry. On JioHotstar, you can watch the highlights of the match anytime, anywhere. Whether you are on mobile or smart TV, JioHotstar gives you a chance to relive the most exciting moments of the match. This feature is very beneficial for those viewers who are unable to watch the match live due to busy schedule.
This season of IPL 2025 is going to be very important not only for cricket lovers but also for the players. In this season, we can see great performances from many new players, as well as some senior players will try to make this tournament memorable in the last phase of their career. Therefore, this season is going to be full of not only entertainment but also emotions.
So, this time get ready to be a part of this exciting journey of IPL 2025. Whether you watch the match on TV or on JioHotstar, this season is going to bring some memorable moments for you. And yes, all this for free! So, enjoy this cricket Mahakumbh starting from 22nd March, and make every match memorable by supporting your favorite team.
