The 16th season of the Indian Premier League commenced on March 31st at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, marking the start of the cricket season as March approaches.
The afternoon matches will commence at 10 AM GMT, while the night matches will start at 2 PM GMT.
Furthermore, the opening ceremony not held for the past four years will also make a highly-anticipated return in the upcoming IPL season. Are you residing in the UK and keen to know how to watch IPL live in the UK? Keep reading to find out.
How to watch IPL live matches in UK
- Get ExpressVPN app
- Download the app & connect to a server in India.
- Launch JioCinema app and watch IPL live matches in UK!
Official Broadcaster of IPL 2023 in the UK
Viewers in the United Kingdom have two options to watch IPL 2023 live DAZN and the Sky Sports network.
How to watch IPL live matches for free in UK
JioCinema is the only option where you can watch all the Indian Premiere League (IPL) matches for free. It is geo-restricted and only available in India. So, yo use it outside India, you need to get ExpressVPN and connect your server to India, and then you can watch IPL live stream for free.
Watch IPL 2023 on Sky Sports
Sky Sports hold the broadcasting rights for IPL matches in the UK, which will be broadcasted on either Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Cricket. You can also watch the matches through the Sky Go app or with a NOW monthly pass priced at £21.
Watch IPL 2023 on JioCinema
JioCinema offers live coverage of all the IPL matches, highlights, and other exclusive content. With Jio Cinema, you can watch your favorite teams and players compete for the championship title from the comfort of your own home.
All you need to do is change your IP address to India with ExpressVPN, Sign up for Jio Cinema today, and watch all IPL matches live for free.
To watch IPL 2023 live stream for free on JioCinema in the USA, follow these steps:
- Install JioCinema app
- Connect to the Jio network
- Register on JioCinema
- Open the JioCinema app, go to ‘Live TV, and select the channel broadcasting IPL 2023 matches.
IPL 2023 Schedule
| IPL 2023 Schedule | 31 March 2023 — 28 May 2023 |
| Host | BCCI i.e., Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| Hosting Country | India |
| Match Format | 20 Overs (T20) |
| IPL 2023 First Match | 31 March 2023 |
| IPL Final Match | 28 April 2023 |
| Number Of Teams | 10 |
| Number Of Total Matches | 74 |
| Official Website of IPL | iplt20.com |
IPL 2023 – Prize Money
| Prize in USD | |
| Winners | $2.9m |
| Runner-Ups | $1.8m |
| 3rd Place | $1.3m |
| 4th Place | $1.3m |
2023 IPL Official Broadcasters, Online, Digital Rights
For JioCinema app users in India, it’s free streaming all over India. Following is the global broadcaster list.
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Cinema |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event |
| United States | Willow TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Middle East | Times Internet |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| Canada | Willow TV |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| DIGITAL – Worldwide | Jio Cinema, Yupp TV, Foxtel, StarHub |
| Radio | Cricket Radio, 89.1 Radio 4 |
IPL 2023 Schedule
| IPL 2023 Schedule | 31 March 2023 — 28 May 2023 |
| Hosting Country | India |
| Match Format | 20 Overs (T20) |
| IPL 2023 First Match | 31 March 2023 |
| IPL Final Match | 28 April 2023 |
| Number Of Teams | 10 |
| Number Of Total Matches | 74 |
| Official Website of IPL | iplt20.com |
Tata IPL 2023 Teams
| Teams | Captains |
| Gujarat Titans | Hardik Pandya |
| Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma |
| Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan |
| Delhi Capitals | David Warner |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Faf du Plessis |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Aiden Markram |
| Chennai Super Kings | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Lucknow Supergiants | KL Rahul |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch IPL 2023 live in the UK?
IPL 2023 matches can be watched live in the UK on DAZN and the Sky Sports network.
Are there any free-to-air channels in the UK broadcasting IPL 2023 matches?
Yes, ITV will broadcast 16 IPL 2023 matches, which will be available for free.
How much does a NOW monthly pass cost to watch IPL 2023 matches on Sky Sports?
A NOW monthly pass to watch IPL 2023 matches on Sky Sports costs £21.
Can I watch IPL 2023 matches on my mobile device?
Yes, you can watch IPL 2023 matches on your mobile device through the DAZN or Sky Go apps.
