The IPL (Indian Premier League) T20 cricket has been exciting people all over the world and creating memorable moments since it first launched in 2008, and it has become bigger and better every single year since. If you’ve not experienced the thrills and spills, the astonishing bowling feats, the jaw-dropping catches or the hard-hitting feats previously, there’s no time like the present to get involved and start watching.
Although cricket isn’t one of the most popular sports in the United States, public interest has been growing in recent years, and you’ll be able to access live coverage of every IPL 2025 match from here in the States. The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which the U.S. and the West Indies co-hosted, helped increase cricket's appeal across the nation. 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.
Let GOAL be your all-you-need-to-know guide on the IPL 2025 competition, including the schedule and how you can watch every match.
How to watch the IPL 2025 cricket
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.
The cheapest option for those looking to access the cricket channel is to go direct to Willow TV and pay $9.99 per month ($79.99 yearly) for a subscription. However, there are lots of possibilities available. You can expand the amount of cricket you receive by packaging it all up in your wider TV subscriptions. Willow’s TV network is also accessible through top streaming services such as Sling, DIRECTV, Fubo, and Prime Video. It also offers a dedicated streaming app available on all major CTV devices, including Apple TV and Roku. It’s also available on smartphones and tablets, ensuring fans never miss a moment of the action when they are on the go.
One of those 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.
When is the IPL 2025?
The IPL 2025 season gets underway on Saturday, March 22. There will be 70 league matches played and then four subsequent playoff games. The playoff phase's culmination will be the Final, which takes place on Sunday, May 25.
Upcoming IPL 2025 schedule
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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 |