How to watch the IPL
in the USA

In the USA, IPL 2026 was shown on TV on Willow TV and streaming on Willow by Cricbuzz.

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

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 USA

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.

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 USA

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

• The WPL (2026): Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz
• The Hundred (2026): Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz
• The BBL (2025/26): Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz

Who has shown the IPL in the USA

In 2014, the IPL in the USA was on Willow TV; 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.

Questions

The IPL in other countries