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The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be streamed on the Hotstar app from IPL 2025. Fans used to stream the tournament on the Jio Cinema app until now.
This development is possible after a recent merger between Reliance and Disney which is valued at a whopping $8.5 billion or INR 7,14,59,01,66,050 which is a game changer in its industry.
The merger between Reliance and Disney means that both Jio Cinema and Hotstar will combine resources. Hotstar will get exclusive rights to stream the IPL alongside other cricket events streamed on the Jio Cinema app from January 2025. Hotstar, basically, will stream all the live sports which are streamed on the Jio Cinema app at the moment from next year.
Hotstar already streams some international tournaments and the English Premier League (football).
Huge numbers in IPL 2024, IPL 2025 expected to be better on Hotstar
The IPL 2024 season had 620 million viewers which was a 38% jump from the last edition of the tournament. The 2024 season had a total watch time of 350 billion minutes with an average of 75 minutes per session. Total video views were 26 billion or 26 crores which was a huge 53% increase from the previous season.
With Hotstar now getting the exclusive rights to stream the tournament, expect the video and streaming quality to be top-notch. Users had some issues with Jio Cinema in IPL 2024 and it’s expected to be a quite smooth experience on Hotstar from IPL 2025. Hotstar has a robust infrastructure and is known for handling big tournaments glitch-free.
The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup2023 finals saw a massive 59 million concurrent viewers which was handled quite smoothly by Hotstar. With this merger of Reliance and Disney the Disney+ Hotstar app may undergo a rebranding but will be functional. Whether one of Hotstar and Jio Cinema will shut down or not is yet to be confirmed.
The last date for the franchises to submit their retentions IPL 2025 is 31st October and the mega auction will be held later in the month of November or early December.
FAQs About Upcoming Cricket Series Streaming on Hotstar
What is the best platform to stream IPL 2025?
IPL 2025 can be streamed on Hotstar, which offers high-quality live streaming for cricket fans. Explore more about IPL 2025 Hotstar updates on their official website.
What upcoming cricket series will be streamed on Hotstar in 2025?
Hotstar will stream several major cricket series in 2025, including the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, India vs. Australia Test series, and IPL 2025. Stay updated on IPL 2025 Hotstar schedules by following CricketBeing.
How can I watch IPL 2025 for free?
Hotstar may offer free streaming options through specific promotions. Visit Hotstar’s website for updated offers during the 2025 cricket season.
What are the types of cricket balls used in IPL matches?
IPL primarily uses white cricket balls for day-night matches. Learn more about the types of cricket balls here.
What devices are compatible with Hotstar for watching cricket series in 2025?
Hotstar is compatible with most devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers. Check their app or website for the full list of supported devices.
Does Hotstar support streaming IPL 2025 in regional languages?
Yes, Hotstar offers IPL 2025 commentary in multiple regional languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and more.
