How to watch IPL 2021 for Free on Mobile! (5 Easy Ways)
The report claims that the remaining 31 matches of IPL 2021 will be played in the UAE between September 15 and October 15.
The BCCI has finally got a window for the rest of the IPL matches. According to sources, the remaining matches will be played in the UAE between September 15 and October 15. Earlier, the board was considering two options for the match. These include England and the UAE.
The Times of India quoted sources as saying that the IPL has already taken place in the UAE and in such a scenario, it has been decided to end the current season of the tournament there. The IPL 2021 season was postponed after 29 matches due to Corona. 31 out of 60 matches are still pending.
Board on 29 May on the dates and place of the announcement could not have
- The Times of India quoted sources as saying that the IPL has been held in the UAE and in such a situation it has been decided to complete the current season of the tournament.
- According to the report, the BCCI may announce the new IPL venue and date on May 29. A special general meeting of the board is to be held on this day.
- According to sources, the Test series between England and India will start in the UK from August 4.
- There is a gap of 9 days between the second and third test. If this gap is reduced to 4 days, the board will get more days for IPL matches.
- The BCCI is still in discussions with the England Cricket Board.
Board CEO Hemang first choice of UAE
- BCCI interim CEO Hemang Amin will propose the remaining matches of the IPL in the UAE and England at a special meeting of the BCCI on May 29.
- Their first choice is the UAE.
Amin, the 3 reasons the UAE in favor of in-
- Low cost: The first reason to get IPL in UAE is that the cost of getting IPL in UAE will be less than in England. In England, hotels, stadiums, etc. cost more than in the UAE. Teams from the UAE can easily reach the stadium by road. Travel costs to England will increase. Excessive travel will also increase the risk of corona infection.
- Atmosphere: Another reason why the rest of the IPL matches are not in the UK is the uncertain England season in September. There may be many matches canceled due to rain. While in the UAE, there will be cold weather in September. Which will be better for the players and staff.
When was the IPL played in UAE ?
- If the rest of the IPL matches are held in the UAE, this will be the third time that the world's largest cricket league will be held there.
- The first 20 matches of the league were played during the Lok Sabha elections in India in early 2014.
- At the same time, the 2020 season was held in the UAE due to Corona.
- Last season, 60 matches were played in 3 stadiums, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. This also led to good revenue for the UAE.
- The BCCI also paid Rs 98.5 crore to the Arab Cricket Board last year in return for hosting the IPL.
- In that case, hosting 31 matches is not a big deal.
How To Watch IPL 2021 For Free On Your Mobile Phone? The first match of the tournament is going to take place between the defending champion Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on 19th September. This will be a rematch of the IPL 2020 final where MI beat CSK and won the trophy. So, it will be really exciting to watch these two teams lock horns and rumble again.
How To Watch IPL 2021 For Free On Your Mobile Phone? The best part is, we are going to watch Dhoni take charge of the ground almost after one and a half years. Especially after retirement, seeing Dhoni performing again will be a treat for the ‘MSDians’. Definitely, this time, the matches are going to be massive ones.
However, the final match will be played on 10th November. So, you really need a reliable platform to start streaming IPL live from day one. Here we have handpicked 5 easy methods to watch IPL on mobile. So, without much ado, let’s learn the steps of making your choice of best streaming platforms for IPL 2021.
Method 1: Install Disney+ Hotstar
Star Sports has the exclusive rights to broadcast the game officially on their channels. So, a Disney+ Hotstar plan is all you need to watch the game from your phone. Previously Hotstar used to stream IPL for free with five minutes delay from the live game. But from this year, you need to have an additional subscription to watch the game streaming live on your smartphone.
Disney+ Hotstar has two variants of yearly plans from which you can choose. The first one is the Premium plan that costs Rs 1,499 per year, and the second plan is the VIP plan, which costs Rs 399 per year. If you intend only to watch cricket and other sports live on your smartphone, the VIP plan will be enough. Follow the steps below and learn how to stream IPL 2021 live from Hotstar on your smartphone.
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Step 1: Firstly, download and install the Disney+ Hotstar app on your phone from Google Playstore or App store
Step 2: Then, choose your Language of Interest; you can choose three or more languages to get content suggestions on that particular language
Step 3: After that, choose the subscription plan you want to buy and tap on the CONTINUE button below
Step 4: Now, you need to enter your mobile number, and you will get an OTP
Step 5: Then, enter the OTP to log in, and you will be redirected to the payment gateway page
Step 6: Follow the simple on-screen instructions and complete the payment.
Step 7: Finally, as you successfully purchase the subscription plan, you are all set to watch IPL 2020 on your phone. Simply, open the application and start live streaming on the match day.
Method 2: Get JioTV App (Free Method)
If you use a Reliance Jio SIM card then you can watch the IPL 2021 live on the phone for free. Jio offers free access to JioTV, which has most of the Indian entertainment and movie channels along with sports channels. Here is how to watch IPL 2021 live on mobile with JioTV.
Step 1: At first, download and install the JioTV app and Hotstar app from Google Play Store or App Store.
step 2: Then, log in to the JioTV app using your Jio account credentials
Step 3: Now, locate the Star Sports channel from the list of sports channels
Step 4: Click on the channel where IPL is streaming, and you will be redirected to the Hotstar app, and the match will be streamed right there.
JioTV comes as a complimentary freebie with all the Jio Plans except for the Rs 98 plan. Jio also has certain voice plans where the complete Disney+ Hotstar subscription comes for free
Method 3: Watch IPL on Airtel TV
Similar to its counterpart, Airtel also partners with Disney+ Hotstar to offer free live streaming of the IPL 2021 to its users. All you need to do is recharge with a valid plan, and you can start enjoying the whole tournament for free on your smartphone. Follow the steps here if you are using Airtel.
Step 1: Firstly, download and install the Airtel TV app and Hotstar app from Google Play Store or App Store.
Step 2: Then, log in to the Airtel TV app using login credentials
Step 4: Finally, tap on the channel name where IPL is streaming live. You will be redirected to the Hotstar app, and the stream will be available on the match day.
Method 4: Use DishTV Anywhere
If you have a DishTV DTH subscription plan for your home, you can watch the live stream of the IPL 2021 on mobile for free. All you need to do is visit DishTV anywhere website> login with your registered mobile number and play the Star Sports channel on the match day. DishTV has a dedicated application as well. You can download the app from Google Play Store or App Store and watch the live streaming from there.
Method 5: Get Tata Sky Mobile
Tata Sky users can also watch IPL 2020 on mobile using the Tata Sky Mobile application. Follow the steps below,
Step 1: Go to Google Play Store or App store
Step 2: Search for Tata Sky mobile app
Step 3: Then download and install the application on your phone
Step 4: Log in with the mobile number registered with Tata Sky
Step 5: After successfully logging in to the app, play the Star Sports channel to watch your favorite IPL team in action on the matchday
Anyway Folks! Now you know how to watch IPL 2021 on mobile. If you face any issue following any of the methods we have mentioned, let us know through the comment box. Tell us which method you are going to use to Livestream IPL 2021 for free on your mobile.
Update (January 2021)
There are American TV shows which you can watch with the help of the Disney Hotstar as well.
Watch on Reliance JIOTV
The recently added Reliance Jio Fibre is one of the best ways through which you can watch the IPL 2021 on your mobile phone. The process is really easy since you will have to install the same into your mobile and then subscribe in for a pack. The Jio Fibre Gold stands around Rs 999 (150Mbps speed and unlimited data), the JioFiber Diamond plan for Rs 1,499 (300Mbps speed), the JioFiber Diamond+ plan for Rs 2,499 (500Mbps speed). There is another plan called the Jio Fiber Platinum which stands at Rs 3999.
The recent Covid-19 crisis has greatly affected sports events all around the world. Due to the pandemic, there can be no audiences sitting in the stadium. This has duly created a demand for free viewership across all platforms. Same is the case with IPL 2021.
Mumbai Indians won the trophy of IPL 2021. As Jio were the main sponsors related to Mumbai Indians, it affected the methods of viewing the game too.
IPL All Matches Highlights 2021
JioFiber was recently introduced and you can now watch IPL without any additional subscriptions. JioFiber has provided a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar. You can watch IPL on it next year. IPL 2021 is expected to start February next year. For watching it, you just need to download the app. With your present subscription plan, you can watch IPL next year on your mobile.