How to Watch TATA IPL 2022 for Free in India (Guide)

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) is right around the corner, and it is all set to start on March 26, 2022. Unlike last year, this year’s IPL has 10 teams playing against each other to win the trophy. If you have been wondering how to watch IPL 2022 in India, we have got you covered. Read on to find out how you can legally watch TATA IPL 2022 for free in India.

Watch TATA IPL 2022 for Free in India

Stream IPL 2022 with Disney+ Hotstar Subscription

Like last year, Disney+ Hotstar has the exclusive rights to stream IPL 2022 matches online in India. Subscribing to Disney+ Hotstar is the most convenient way to watch IPL 2022 from the comfort of your home. In case you missed it, Disney+ Hotstar revised its subscription plans last year and now offers three plans – Mobile, Super, Premium. The mobile plan costs Rs 499 per year, while Super and Premium are priced at Rs 899 and Rs 1,499 per year, respectively. Disney is also testing a Rs 49 per month, Rs 199/ 6 months plans, but they are not widely available just yet.

Watch IPL 2022 for Free via Airtel Recharge Plan

As mentioned above, you will need Disney+ Hotstar to watch IPL 2022 online. However, leading telecom giants in India bundle Disney+ Hotstar in their recharge plans, essentially giving you access to stream IPL at no added cost. You can recharge your mobile number with those plans and get Disney+ Hotstar for free to watch IPL matches.

Here are the recharge plans with free Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription (worth Rs. 499) on Airtel:

• Rs. 499 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 28 days validity.
• Rs. 599 Plan – 3GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 28 days validity.
• Rs. 838 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 56 days validity.
• Rs. 839 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 84 days validity.
• Rs. 2,999 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 365 days validity.
• Rs. 3,359 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 365 days validity.

Watch IPL 2022 for Free via Jio Recharge Plan

If you are a Jio subscriber, here are your options to get a free Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription to watch IPL 2022:

• Rs. 499 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 28 days validity.
• Rs. 601 Plan – 3GB data per day +6GB, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 28 days validity.
• Rs. 659 Plan – 1.5GB data per day, 56 days validity.
• Rs. 799 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 56 days validity.
• Rs. 1066 Plan – 2GB data per day +5GB, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 84 days validity.
• Rs. 3,199 Plan – 2GB data per day +10GB, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 365 days validity.

And these are the Jio plans that offer an additional Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription for free:

• Rs. 1,499 Plan – 2GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 84 days validity.
• Rs. 4,199 Plan – 3GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 365 days validity.

Watch IPL 2022 for Free via Vi Recharge Plan

Coming to Vi, you get a Disney+ Hotstar Mobile membership for free with three recharge plans. Check out the details below:

• Rs. 601 Plan – 3GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 28 days validity.
• Rs. 901 Plan – 3GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 70 days validity.
• Rs. 3,099 Plan – 1.5GB data per day, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 365 days validity.

Redeem Disney+ Hotstar via Flipkart SuperCoins to Watch IPL 2022

Another way of getting a Disney+ Hotstar subscription is through Flipkart SuperCoins. If you often shop online via Flipkart, you must have received SuperCoins for your purchases. You can redeem your SuperCoins to subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar. For instance, you can pick up a Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription for free with 299 Flipkart SuperCoins.

After claiming the coupon code with your SuperCoins, you can visit Hotstar’s Flipkart promotion page to redeem the offer and jump into the IPL 2020 action.

TATA IPL 2022: TV Channels

As always, Star Sports Network will telecast IPL across the country. Here are the channels to watch IPL from your TV:

• Star Sports Network (1 HD/SD, Select 1, Sports 3 HD/SD, Sports Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bangla)
• Star Gold/ Gold HD/ Gold 2

TATA IPL 2022: Teams

This time around, there are a total of 10 teams in IPL 2022. Take a look at the complete list right here:

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
• Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Punjab Kings (PBKS)
• Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

TATA IPL 2022: Match Schedule

TATA IPL 2022 is all set to be held in Mumbai and Pune. Check out the entire schedule below:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will TATA IPL 2022 start?

TATA IPL 2022 starts on March 26, 2022, and regular matches will go until May 22, 2022. The venues and dates of the playoffs and the finals of IPL 2022 are not yet decided.

Q: Where to watch IPL 2022 online?

You can watch IPL 2022 online with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription. We have detailed how you can get a Hotstar subscription for free from your telecom operator in this article.

Q: How can I buy IPL tickets online?

You can buy IPL tickets from the official website and BookMyShow. Ticket booking started on March 23 at noon, and the stadiums will have an occupancy rate of 25% due to COVID-19 protocols. 20 matches each will be held at Wankhede Stadium & DY Patil Stadium, while 15 matches each will be held at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune.

Q: How much does an IPL ticket cost?

Tickets for IPL 2022 start at Rs.800 and go as high as Rs.8,000. Due to the limited capacity, tickets are already filling fast, and you will have to act swiftly if you want to watch the match from the stadium.

Ready to Watch TATA IPL 2022?

So that brings us to the end of our roundup that covers everything you need to know about streaming IPL 2022. It will be interesting to see how the 2 new teams (Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants) perform this IPL season. Are you excited to watch IPL this year? Do share your thoughts with us in the comments.