How to watch the IPL
in Canada
In Canada, IPL 2026 was shown on TV on Willow TV and streaming on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Canada ✓ Confirmed
Willow by Cricbuzz ↗
Willow shows every match in Canada.
Wisden ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026
What time the IPL starts in Canada
IPL 2026’s evening match starts at 7:30 PM IST, which is 10 AM EDT (Eastern) and 7 AM PDT (Pacific). 1 of the 2 slots below starts between midnight and 7 am in Eastern time. Times are for a mid-season date, so they include daylight saving where it applies.
| Slot | IST | Eastern | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening match | 7:30 PM | 10 AM EDT | 7 AM PDT |
| Afternoon match (double-header days) | 3:30 PM | 6 AM EDT | 3 AM PDT |
Slots from IPL, BCCI announces schedule for first phase of TATA IPL 2026 (11 Mar 2026) ↗; each match page has its exact time.
Other leagues on the same services in Canada
Our listings for the other leagues we cover show the services that carry the IPL in Canada also carrying these, so one of them may cover more than one league for you.
- The BBL (2025/26): Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz
Who has shown the IPL in Canada
In 2014, the IPL in Canada was on Rogers Sportsnet; by 2025 it was Willow TV, exclusive in the US and Canada. The table lists each season we could source from the league’s own broadcaster announcements or a major outlet; seasons not listed aren’t sourced yet.
| Season | Broadcaster | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rogers Sportsnet | IPL, broadcasters for IPL 2014 (13 Apr 2014) ↗ |
| 2017 | Cricketgateway.com and Ethnic Channel Group | IPL, global broadcasters for IPL 2017 ↗ |
| 2018 | Willow on TV; Hotstar online | IPL, global broadcasters for IPL 2018 (4 Apr 2018) ↗ |
| 2025 | Willow TV, exclusive in the US and Canada | Wisden, IPL 2025 where to watch (9 Apr 2025) ↗ |
Questions
Is the IPL free in Canada?
Willow TV and Willow by Cricbuzz need a subscription for live matches; official highlights are usually free on YouTube.