Sky Sports and NOW cover the UK and Ireland under an IPL deal that includes 2027. In Australia, Foxtel and Kayo hold rights through at least 2027. India's 2026 outlets were Star Sports on television and JioHotstar online, within a rights cycle that reaches 2027.
Find your country below, then check the subscription and device instructions before paying. Cricket Matches provides viewing information; you watch on the external provider's channel, website or app. The table distinguishes confirmed 2027 rights from current services awaiting season-specific details.
Viewing options
| Where you will watch | TV or online route | What is established |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports / JioHotstar | 2026 outlets; Indian TV and digital rights cycle covers 2023–2027 |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports / NOW | IPL agreement covers 2024–2027 |
| Australia | Foxtel / Kayo Sports | IPL rights extend through at least 2027 |
| United States | Willow by Cricbuzz | Current IPL catalogue; 2027 package not specified |
| Canada | Willow by Cricbuzz | Current IPL catalogue; 2027 package not specified |
| South Africa | SuperSport Cricket / DStv | 2026 coverage and current channel package; recheck the 2027 listing |
UK membership choices
For UK streaming, NOW offers Multi-Sport, All Sky Sports and Day memberships that include Sky Sports Cricket. Its Football Membership excludes that channel. These are the options described in the membership help checked on 27 October 2026.
South Africa
In South Africa, DStv's package guide dated 8 September 2026 includes SuperSport Cricket in Sports. SuperSport carried IPL 2026; confirm the 2027 listing before treating that as future match access.
Account and sign-in steps
India
For television, check the sports channels in your TV package against the match listing.
To watch online, open JioHotstar, sign in with your phone number and complete the verification step. Check which plan gives you the required live sports access and supports the screen you intend to use. Keep any bundle's separate conditions alongside the service's terms.
UK television
Existing Sky customers should check their sports package and the match's channel listing.
UK streaming
Choose your membership on the NOW site or app, create an account and sign in on a supported device. Existing direct members can use My Account.
Australia
Choose the service you will use, then check its sports access and compatible devices.
New Kayo customers select a tier and complete signup; existing profiles can subscribe through My Account, as described in Kayo's signup help.
Devices and viewing location
Ireland checkout
Viewers in Ireland should use their local checkout rather than assuming UK packages and prices apply.
Australian location
Kayo's location rules require you to be in Australia.
JioHotstar screens
On a phone, use the app. JioHotstar's terms, updated 24 December 2025, state that mobile-browser streaming is unavailable. Check TV compatibility before paying for a plan intended for a larger screen.
Travel
If you travel, check the service's location rules again. Kayo requires an Australian location; JioHotstar's terms make content dependent on location and prohibit concealing it with a VPN. Choose an authorised route for the country where you are watching.
Payment and free-access conditions
UK billing terms
Compare flexible billing with any minimum-term offer.
US and Canada subscriptions
Willow lists IPL among its subscription content for the US and Canada. On 27 October 2026, its FAQ quoted US prices of USD 9.99 monthly or USD 79.99 annually. Treat these as dated subscription choices, not IPL 2027 prices. Check the live schedule for your region before subscribing.
Free access
Check exactly what an offer unlocks: a full live match, a short preview, highlights or a replay. A free account alone does not establish free live access. Willow's FAQ, checked on 27 October 2026, says it has no free trial and distinguishes videos marked Premium Free from subscription match streaming.
Betting-linked viewing
For a betting offer, check whether the operator lists the exact match in your country. Read the viewing conditions separately from the registration bonus, treating registration, a funded account and a qualifying bet as distinct requirements.
Rights periods and match listings
Indian rights
JioStar identified Star Sports and JioHotstar as its IPL outlets on 8 May 2026. The television rights and digital rights include 2027; confirm that season's service and package announcement before buying access.
UK and Ireland rights
Sky's four-year agreement names Sky Sports and NOW through 2027.
Australian rights
Foxtel Group's IPL agreement covers live matches on Foxtel and Kayo through at least 2027.
Service information checked on 27 October 2026. A rights agreement identifies the broadcaster; it does not fix future subscription prices or every match's channel assignment.
Announced Australian channel change
Announced change for 2027: Foxtel says Fox Cricket will become Kayo Cricket as its sports channels change names. Its notice does not give an exact transition date. Check the current TV guide when choosing the channel.
Match calendar and time
A rights agreement does not supply the 2027 match calendar or channel listing. See the IPL 2027 schedule status for confirmed and preliminary calendar information. Before buying a day pass, check the fixture and programme guide, including the local date, time zone and whether the listing starts with studio coverage or the first ball.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play the match on Cricket Matches?
No. Use the external broadcaster or streaming service. This site supplies viewing information and does not host a player.
Does a paid JioHotstar plan remove every advertisement?
No. Its terms say live sports can include advertisements even with an advertisement-free plan.
When should I buy a NOW Day Membership?
Buy it when you are ready to use it: NOW says the 24-hour period starts immediately after purchase.
Does Foxtel Sports include the separate Kayo app?
No. Foxtel's channel notice says its Sports customers keep the TV channels, while the separate Kayo app requires a Kayo subscription.
Can I use Willow on a television?
Its FAQ lists supported TV and streaming devices, including Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku. Check your model and use the login instructions shown on screen.
Will the current subscription price remain the same for IPL 2027?
That is not established by the rights agreements. Check the provider's checkout, billing period and cancellation conditions before purchasing.
Rights periods and service instructions are identified beside the facts they support. Announced changes and earlier-season evidence are labelled separately.