Why not join the millions around the globe who will be eagerly tuning in to watch all the IPL cricket action unfold on Indian soil over the coming weeks? If you’ve not watched IPL cricket before, you don’t know what you’re missing.
The IPL or Indian Premier League is a Twenty20 (T20) cricket competition that takes place annually in the Asian country. T20 is a cricket format where each team plays one innings of 20 overs. The IPL was launched back in 2008 and its unbelievable success led to numerous other cricket leagues spawning all over the planet. Despite the global growth in T20 events, the IPL remains the biggest and most prestigious T20 franchise competition in the world.
Although it’s not one of the headline sports in the States of course, cricket continues to grow in popularity. Cricket is played in up to 500 leagues nationwide, which could mean approximately 250,000 people are playing regularly and the sport does have has a rich history in the U.S. The first international cricket match in the United States took place in New York in 1844 between the U.S. and Canada. We can assure you there were no fisticuffs on this occasion. A crowd of 5,000 is said to have watched the two-day encounter, which was played at the St George's Cricket Club grounds in New York. The Civil War and the rise of baseball may have quelled the spread of cricket, but in more recent times, there’s been a push to try and make the sport more appealing to the mainstream masses.
The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which was co-hosted by the U.S. and the West Indies, helped increase cricket's appeal. Central Broward Park (Florida), Nassau County Stadium (New York) and Grand Prairie Stadium (Texas) staged 16 matches during the tournament.
Just days after the T20 World Cup had ended, the second edition of Major League Cricket got underway with world stars such as Faf du Plessis, Steve Smith and Rashid Khan all taking part. The creation of a professional cricket league in the U.S. and youth leagues are both helping to fuel interest further. The United States is also set to be the backdrop of cricket’s much-anticipated return to the Olympics with the sport included in the Summer Games programme for Los Angeles 2028.
So get your helmet on, strap on your pads and let GOAL help show you all you need to know about the IPL 2025, including when and where to watch all the matches live.
When does the IPL 2025 season start?
Getty ImagesThe IPL 2025 season gets underway on Saturday, March 22. There will be a total of 70 league matches played and then four subsequent playoff games. The culmination of the playoff phase will be the Final, which takes place on Sunday, May 25.
Upcoming IPL 2025 schedule
Date | Fixture | Start Time (EST) |
|---|---|---|
May 8th | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 10 am |
May 9th | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 am |
May 10th | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 am |
May 11th | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 6 am |
May 11th | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 10 am |
May 12th | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 10 am |
May 13th | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 am |
May 14th | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | 10 am |
May 15th | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 10 am |
May 16th | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Super Kings | 10 am |
May 17th | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 am |
May 18th | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | 10 am |
May 18th | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 am |
May 20th | Play Off 1 | 10 am |
May 21st | Play Off 1 | 10 am |
May 23rd | Play Off 1 | 10 am |
May 25th | Final | 10 am |
How to watch IPL 2025 cricket in the US
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Getty ImagesWillow TV is a dedicated cricket broadcaster, and it’s the exclusive home of the IPL 2025 in the U.S. Here, you’ll find live and recorded match streaming, making it possible for fans to follow the action as it happens. Additionally, the platform provides detailed match analysis, commentary, and highlights, enriching the viewing experience.
One of the best streaming services that will let you watch all the matches from the IPL 2025 tournament is FuboTV. Fubo includes Willow TV as part of their Pro International Sports Plus package. The service costs $101.99. Fubo’s massive streaming plans carry up to 200+ channels, and you can get even more depending on your location. For avid sports fans, Fubo is the ultimate choice as it also provides access to other popular sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL & MLS. International soccer fans can also enjoy some of the world’s best leagues, such as the Premier League and La Liga. Most Fubo plans allow you to stream on up to 10 devices simultaneously.
Last month, Fubo launched its affordable new South Asian base plan - Zee Family! With this plan, Fubo continues to make it easier than ever for South Asian families to enjoy their favorite entertainment and stay connected to the sports they love - perfect timing to get your fix of the Indian Premier League.
Fubo Zee Family Plan (US)
- Introductory Annual Pricing: $119.88/yea (Get 2 months free!)
- Includes 18 South Asian entertainment channels across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali, and Kannada.
- WillowTV is also included via the International Sports Plus add-on, along with 5 other sports channels.
- Annual plan priced lower than YTTV’s South Asian plan: $9.99/mo effective monthly rate
- Monthly plan available at $11.98/mo
- Quarterly Plan available at $9.33/mo (Get 15% off for 3 months)
Fubo Cricket Plan (Canada)
- $44.97 quarterly ($14.99/mo), $149.99 Annual ($12.50/mo)
- WillowTV content & linear stream will be the same across the U.S. & Canada
If you're not overly concerned about the number of additional channels or sporting range covered, you can also access Willow TV on Sling TV. Sling includes Willow TV as part of their Sling Orange World Sports package for $55.99 a month.