It’s summer again, and IPL is back. The 15th edition of IPL kicks off on 9th April, and everyone is waiting with bated breath to see who will lift the trophy this year. To add to your excitement, we have compiled a list of ways to watch IPL 2021 for free on Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea, Jio Fiber, or by using Flipkart SuperCoins. If you use the methods detailed below, you don’t need to subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar, the official streaming partner for IPL 2021, separately. Major mobile networks in India have announced some enticing offers that bundle the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription with their recharge packs. So without wasting any time, let’s find out how to watch IPL 2021 without paying a subscription fee – basically for free.
Here, we have mentioned all the ways you can watch IPL 2021 for free on Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea, etc. We will first see the simplest method to watch IPL 2021 matches, but it comes at a cost. For other offers, you can expand the table below and move to your network provider’s details with just a click.
- Disney+ Hotstar
- Airtel
- Jio
- Vodafone Idea
- Jio Fiber
- Flipkart SuperCoins
1. Disney+ Hotstar
The most hassle-free way to watch IPL 2021 is to get a Disney+ Hotstar subscription. You can choose between two subscription plans: Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium to get your fix of live cricket matches. Now, VIP is the cheapest plan and costs Rs 399 for an annual subscription. You can watch IPL 2021, other live sports, Disney+ content (only dubbed), and Hotstar specials with this plan. Do keep in mind, the streaming quality will be HD, and only one user can watch at a time.
All in all, the VIP subscription is more than enough for most users. However, if you want FHD quality and other perks, you can opt for the Premium plan.
Airtel has announced four recharge packs that bundle a free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription. Below are the bundled recharge packs you can get to watch IPL 2021 without buying a separate subscription plan. The validity period of the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription is one year for all these packs.
- If you have recharged with any of the above packs, then go ahead and install the Hotstar app (Android / iOS) on your smartphone. You can also do this process on the website or your smart TV. On the log-in page, enter the same mobile number on which the recharge has been done and enter the OTP.
Similar to Airtel, Jio is also offering four bundled packs that come with the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription. You get 1-year validity on the Hotstar subscription on all these plans. And as I have mentioned above, the IPL streaming quality will be HD under the VIP plan and will be limited to just one screen at a time. Here are the Jio IPL 2021 recharge packs.
- Rs. 401 — 3GB data per day + 6GB extra (28 Days Validity). Truly unlimited calling. Access to the suite of Jio apps.
- Rs. 598 — 2GB data per day (56 Days Validity). Truly unlimited calling. Access to the suite of Jio apps.
- Rs. 777 — 1.5GB data per day + 5GB extra (84 Days Validity). Truly unlimited calling. Access to the suite of Jio apps.
- Rs. 2599 — 2GB data per day + 10GB extra (365 Days Validity). Truly unlimited calling. Access to the suite of Jio apps.
And just like Airtel, you can download the Hotstar app (Android / iOS) on your mobile or visit its website. Enter the same mobile number on which you did the Jio recharge, and enter the OTP. That’s it. You can now watch IPL 2021 for free.
Vi has also joined the party and is offering four recharge plans to its consumers. All of these offerings include 1 year of Hotstar+ Disney VIP subscription, which means HD streaming of IPL 2021 but on 1 screen at a time. Apart from that, Vi also provides other perks such as Vi Movies and TV VIP access.
To watch IPL 2021 for free with these Vodafone Idea recharge packs, you can either install the Hotstar app (Android / iOS) on your smartphone or visit the website. After that, log in with the same mobile number on which you recharge the IPL pack. Enter OTP, and voila, there you have it.
Jio Fiber users can also take advantage of unique recharge packs and watch IPL 2021 for free. Under the Rs. 999, 1499, 2499, 3999, and 8499 plans, you get the Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription along with access to many OTT apps. You have to use the same Jio number on which your Jio Fiber service is activated to log into Hotstar and watch IPL 2021 matches for free. You don’t need to buy a separate Disney+ Hotstar subscription.
If you regularly use Flipkart, then you must have collected a lot of Flipkart coins. You can use these coins to avail a Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription and watch IPL 2021 without any added cost. To use this method, open the Flipkart app and go to the “SuperCoin” tab from the bottom navigation bar. Here, scroll down and tap on “Disney+ Hotstar VIP” under the “Most Popular SuperCoin Rewards” section.
