How to watch the IPL
in the UK

In the UK, IPL 2026 was shown on TV on Sky Sports Cricket and streaming on NOW.

What it costs: cheapest way to watch cricket in the UK.

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’ll re-check each one before the next season.

What time the IPL starts in the UK

IPL 2026’s evening match starts at 7:30 PM IST, which is 3 PM BST (UK time). None of the slots below starts between midnight and 7 am in UK time. Times are for a mid-season date, so they include daylight saving where it applies.

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 the UK

Our listings for the other leagues we cover show the services that carry the IPL in the UK also carrying these, so one of them may cover more than one league for you.

• The WPL (2026): NOW, Sky Sports Cricket
• The Hundred (2026): NOW, Sky Sports Cricket
• The BBL (2025/26): NOW, Sky Sports Cricket

Who has shown the IPL in the UK

In 2014, the IPL in the UK was on ITV; by 2025 it was Sky Sports; streaming on Sky Go. 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.

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