While the anticipation for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 gathers pace, cricket enthusiasts are looking forward to learning the way they can watch all the live action. From March 22, when the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be played, viewers will be able to enjoy watching the tournament for free on Reliance Jio’s new JioHotstar subscription plans.
How to watch IPL 2025 matches for free?
Reliance Jio on March 17, 2025 launched special tariff offers which allow customers to view IPL matches live on the newly combined JioHotstar platform. This is one part of a promotional offer to tap both existing and new customers before the cricket season. Customers who top up their Jio SIM cards with plans that cost INR 299 or more will be able to enjoy a free 90-day subscription of JioHotstar, enabling them to watch matches in breathtaking 4K resolution.
How to avail the JioHotstar premium subscription?
To avail this free streaming facility, customers need to fulfil certain conditions:
Existing Jio subscribers: Recharge with a plan of Rs 299 or more that gives at least 1.5GB data per day.
New Jio subscribers: Buy and activate a new Jio SIM with a plan of Rs 299 or more between March 17 to March 31, 2025.
Add-on option: Existing customers who recharged prior to March 17 can get this benefit by buying a Rs 100 add-on pack.
This promotional phase lasts until March 31, giving fans enough time to prepare for the IPL 2025 season.
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Apart from the free JioHotstar premium subscription, customers will also get a 50-day trial of JioFiber or AirFiber services. This includes viewing of more than 800 TV channels and OTT apps, further enriching the home entertainment experience during the IPL. The high-speed internet coupled with the quality streaming services guarantees that fans can watch all the matches uninterrupted.
Key dates for watching IPL 2025 matches
The IPL 2025 season begins on March 22 and continues till May 25 with a grand total of ten teams competing to win the most sought-after trophy. The tournament will begin with the first game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, paving the way for a highly charged tournament brimming with competitiveness and scintillating performances from some of cricket’s superstars.
