Where to Watch the IPL Outside India: TV & Streaming by Country
Outside India, the IPL is shown by a different official broadcaster in each country: Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, Willow in the USA and Canada, Fox Cricket and Kayo in Australia, Sky Sport in New Zealand, SuperSport in South Africa and the Cricbuzz app in the UAE. In countries without a local broadcaster, TechRadar reports YuppTV held the rights for IPL 2026.
These are the broadcasters for IPL 2026, which ran from 28 March to 31 May 2026. Sky Sports’ UK and Ireland deal runs to the end of 2027; other countries’ 2027 arrangements haven’t all been announced, so we re-check each one before the next season. For India itself, see our IPL hub and our guide to what’s free on JioHotstar.
| Country | TV | Streaming | Status, notes & source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket ↗ | NOW ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Every match on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event; NOW for Sky Sports without a contract. Sky’s IPL deal runs until the end of 2027. Sky Sports ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket ↗ | NOW ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Sky’s IPL deal covers the UK and Ireland until the end of 2027. Sky Sports ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| USA | Willow TV ↗ | Willow by Cricbuzz ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Willow shows every match; Willow is also available through Sling and Fubo. Wisden ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Willow TV ↗ | Willow by Cricbuzz ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Willow shows every match in Canada. Wisden ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Foxtel) ↗ | Kayo Sports ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Every match on Fox Cricket via Foxtel; streaming on Kayo Sports. TechRadar ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport ↗ | Sky Sport Now ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Sky Sport on TV; Sky Sport Now to stream. TechRadar ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| South Africa | SuperSport Cricket ↗ | DStv Stream ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Every game on DStv Premium on SS Cricket and Cricket Africa, with some on Grandstand; highlights of every match on Catch Up. SuperSport ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| UAE & Gulf | — | Cricbuzz app (free for IPL) ↗ Willow by Cricbuzz ↗ | ✓ Confirmed TechRadar reports IPL 2026 free on the Cricbuzz app in selected MENA countries; Willow by Cricbuzz also sold IPL 2026 subscriptions for MENA. TechRadar ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | — | ThePapare.com ↗ | ? Unverified Wisden names ThePapare.com; TechRadar names Supreme TV. We list ThePapare until one is confirmed. Wisden ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| Other countries | — | YuppTV ↗ | ✓ Confirmed TechRadar reports YuppTV held IPL 2026 rights in more than 70 countries where no local broadcaster has them. TechRadar ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026 |
Questions
Where can I watch the IPL in the UK?
On Sky Sports, with NOW for streaming without a Sky contract. Sky Sports’ IPL deal for the UK and Ireland runs to the end of 2027.
Where can I watch the IPL in the USA or Canada?
On Willow: the Willow TV channel through cable and satellite providers, or the Willow by Cricbuzz streaming app. Wisden reports Willow is also available through Sling and Fubo in the USA.
Where can I watch the IPL in Australia?
On Fox Cricket through Foxtel, or streaming on Kayo Sports.
Is the IPL free to watch outside India?
Mostly not. TechRadar reports IPL 2026 games were free on the Cricbuzz app in selected MENA countries, including the UAE. Elsewhere, live matches need the local broadcaster; official highlights are free on YouTube.
What if my country isn’t listed?
TechRadar reports YuppTV held IPL 2026 rights in more than 70 countries without a local broadcaster. We don’t recommend VPNs; use the official broadcaster where you live.