The Indian Premier League 2026 is in full swing, and cricket fans across the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia are searching for the best ways to follow every match live. Whether you’re part of the massive South Asian diaspora or simply a cricket convert, this is your complete guide.
IPL 2026 Key Dates
IPL 2026 runs from late March through May 2026, featuring 74 league matches followed by the playoff knockout rounds. With 10 teams competing, every week brings high-stakes cricket.
How to Watch IPL 2026 in the USA
Official broadcaster: Willow TV is the exclusive IPL rights holder in North America. Available on cable packages and as a standalone streaming subscription. Hotstar (Disney+) no longer holds US rights as of 2025.
- Willow TV app — iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV
- Sling TV — Willow TV available as an add-on channel
- FuboTV — includes Willow TV in international sports packages
How to Watch IPL 2026 in the UK
Sky Sports Cricket holds IPL broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports is available via Sky TV subscription, Now TV streaming passes (no contract), and the Sky Go app for subscribers.
- Sky Sports Cricket — main IPL broadcast channel
- Now TV — day/week/month sports passes available
- Sky Go app — live and on-demand for subscribers
How to Watch IPL 2026 in Canada
Canadian cricket fans can watch IPL 2026 on Willow TV (same as USA) and via Hotstar Canada (Disney+ Hotstar), which has maintained streaming rights in the Canadian market.
How to Watch IPL 2026 in Australia
Foxtel and Kayo Sports carry IPL rights in Australia. Kayo offers a more flexible streaming-only option without a Foxtel contract.
- Foxtel Cricket Channel — full match broadcasts
- Kayo Sports — stream from $25/month, no lock-in
IPL 2026 Standings — Current Points Table
The 2026 IPL season features all 10 franchises battling for 4 playoff spots. Check our live cricket page for the updated points table after every match day.
IPL 2026 Top Teams to Watch
- Mumbai Indians — 5-time champions, always dangerous in knockout cricket
- Chennai Super Kings — MS Dhoni’s legacy team, consistently in the top 4
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Virat Kohli’s team, hungry for their first IPL title
- Rajasthan Royals — dark horses with strong batting depth in 2026
IPL Match Schedule (Times Converted for Global Fans)
All IPL matches are played in India Standard Time (IST = UTC+5:30). Here are the conversions for key markets:
- New York (EST): IST minus 10:30 hours (7:30pm IST = 9:00am EST)
- London (BST): IST minus 4:30 hours (7:30pm IST = 3:00pm BST)
- Toronto (EDT): Same as New York EST
- Sydney (AEST): IST plus 4:30 hours (7:30pm IST = 12:00am AEST)