6 Ways to watch IPL 2021 online for free without Disney Plus Hotstar subscription | Bajiinfotech.in

IPL live streaming will be available exclusively on Disney Plus Hotstar whose subscription starts for as low as Rs 299. You can also watch IPL 2021 live on TV via Star Sports channels, which is also paid. However, there are ways to watch IPL online for free on the device of your choice. The cash-rich league is all set to begin on April 9th, with defending champions MI facing RCB in the opener. All matches of the 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played here in India. The tournament will not entertain any spectators initially due to the pandemic, hence, live streaming IPL or watching it on TV is your only option. A total of 56 group matches and playoffs will be played across six venues that include Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. Here’s how to watch IPL 2021 for free without Disney Plus Hotstar subscription:

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IPL Live streaming: How to watch IPL online without Disney Plus Hotstar subscription

The live streaming of IPL 2021 is available for free without Disney Plus Hostar via

• Jio recharge packs
• Airtel recharge packs
• JioFiber
• Jio Postpaid Plus
• Tata Sky
• Flipkart SuperCoins

You would be getting a subscription to Disney Plus Hotstar with the above-mentioned workarounds, except for the Tata Sky. Use this subscription to watch IPL online on the device of your choice, including Android mobile phone, iPhone, Windows laptop/ PC, and Mac. The Disney+ Hotstar subscription otherwise costs Rs 399 for the VIP plan, which includes Live sports such as IPL, Hotstar Specials, Disney+ Shows/ movies/ Kids content (dubbed), and the latest episodes of Indian TV Shows. There is also a Disney+ Hotstar Premium plan, which is worth Rs 299/ month and Rs 1,499/ year. Click on the link to know more about Disney+ Hotstar plans.

When and where to watch IPL on TV?

Star Sports network holds the right to broadcast every match of IPL 2021 on TV from April 9th. You can subscribe to Star Sports channels 1 or 2, which are priced at Rs 22.42 per month, to catch the action live on TV. The live-action will begin at 07:30 pm, except for the days with a double-header.

1. Jio plans with free IPL season (prices start at Rs 401)

Jio users can watch IPL 2021 online for free with Rs 401, Rs 598, and Rs 2,599 all-in-one recharges and a bunch of add-ons recharge starting at Rs 499. These Jio recharge packs come with a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar VIP, which is worth Rs 399. Even though the recharges have validities of their own, the benefits of a Disney Plus Hotstar subscription will last for a year. Here are full details of the Jio plans for prepaid customers

3. Airtel plans with free IPL season (prices start at Rs 401)  

Airtel offers Disney Plus Hotstar VIP subscription to prepaid users with Rs 401, Rs 448, Rs 499, Rs 599, and Rs 2,698 packs. You can live stream the entire season of IPL with these prepaid packs, as well as enjoy free voice calls, SMSes, data benefits, and other complementary services like Airtel TV, Wynk Music, and more. Check out the complete details:

How to activate Disney Plus Hotstar VIP subscription after Jio and Airtel recharge:

• After the top-up, go to Disney Plus Hotstar website or app and login with your Jio/ Airtel mobile number to activate the subscription.
• You can use this number to log in on multiple devices such as smart TVs, laptops, or tablets to livestream IPL 2021 online. That said, you can only watch IPL 2021 online via Hotstar on just one screen at a time.

3. JioFiber plans with Disney Plus Hotstar subscription (prices start at Rs 999)

Jio Fiber users can watch IPL for free with its broadband plans starting at Rs 999. The plan comes bundled with Hotstar’s paid content, including IPL matches. Take a look at the Jio Fiber broadband plans that offer a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

3. Jio Postpaid Plus (prices start at Rs 399)

All Jio Postpaid Plus plans are bundled with a free subscription to Disney Plus Hotstar VIP that offers live streaming of IPL 2021. The plans are priced starting at Rs 399 and are also bundled with Disney Plus Hotstar VIP, Netflix, and Prime Videos subscriptions for free along with voice and data benefits. Here are the complete details.

5. Tata Sky subscription to watch IPL 2021 live-stream online

Got a Tata Sky connection with Star Sports channels, you don’t need Disney Plus Hotstar subscription to live stream IPL. Just download the Tata Sky app on your Android mobile phone or iPhone –> login with your DTH connection details –> and you’re good to go. The direct-to-home service allows you to watch all subscribed channels from your smartphone via the app. 

Download Tata Sky app for iOS and Android.

 

6. Flipkart SuperCoins

You can buy Disney Plus Hotstar subscription to watch IPL 2021 for free with Flipkart SuperCoins. The SuperCoins, for those unaware, is a reward-based system that Flipkart offers every time you shop from its platform. You earn two SuperCoins (max 100 per order) for every Rs 100 spent on Flipkart. One SuperCoin is worth Re 1. So if you’ve 399 SuperCoins, you can redeem them for Disney Plus Hotstar VIP subscription worth Rs 399. Similarly, 299/ 1,499 SuperCoins can be redeemed for Disney Plus Hotstar Premium subscription.

How to avail of Disney Plus Hotstar subscription with Flipkart SuperCoins

• Login with your ID on Flipkart and go to SuperCoin Zone. The option will be in your profile section.
• You’ll see the SuperCoins on your account on the following screen. If you have 399 or 1,499 SuperCoins, click/ tap on ‘View All’ beside the ‘Stay Entertained’ section.
• Now, click/ tap on Disney Plus Hotstar subscription to redeem SuperCoins
• Once the process is complete you’ll be able to watch IPL 2021 online for free on mobile, laptop, or smart TV.

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