Indian Premier League

How to watch the Indian Premier League in Australia

While the Big Bash may have finished for another season, the Twenty20 still has a few more overs left in it, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to kick off again. One of the most-watched cricket tournaments in the world, the IPL attracts plenty of high-class players, meaning there’s no shortage of wickets, big sixes and action to tune into. Where exactly can you watch the 2022 IPL season in Australia? Find out in this Canstar Blue guide.

How to watch the Indian Premier League

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Kayo and Foxtel are currently the only outlets to broadcast live and on-demand coverage of the Indian Premier League in Australia, with both offering coverage for other forms of cricket for those a fan of the red or the white ball.

Indian Premier League on Kayo

Kayo covers all matches of the IPL season, including the playoffs and Grand Final, with both live and on-demand coverage available. Replays of select matches from previous season are also available, along with the Player Auction. You can sign up to Kayo via the links below.

Brand Subscription Type No. of Screens/same time viewing Advertised Cost^^/month
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Kayo One Subscription

  • More than 15,000 hours of sport on-demand
  • Watch on 1 screen at the same time
  • 7-day free trial

min. cost $25 over 1 month

1No. of Screens /same time viewing $25Advertised Cost/month Go To Site
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Basic Subscription

  • More than 15,000 hours of sport on-demand
  • Watch on 2 screens at the same time
  • 7-day free trial

min. cost $30 over 1 month

2No. of Screens /same time viewing $35Advertised Cost/month Go To Site

Indian Premier League on Foxtel

Foxtel covers the full season of the IPL, with both live and on-demand coverage available through Fox Cricket (Channel 501). Foxtel also has a variety of talk shows and sporting documentaries, with Fox Cricket available through its Sports Package.

When does the 2022 IPL season start?

The 2022 IPL season starts in late March, and will run until May 2022, with this season marking the 15th season of competition. Matches have returned to India, with COVID postponing the previous seasons, or forcing them to play elsewhere.

When is the IPL Grand Final?

The 2022 IPL Grand Final is expected to be played on May 29, 2022, with the coverage times and match venue to be confirmed closer to the date.

What teams are playing in the 2021 IPL season?

For the 2022 season, the Indian Premier League will add two additional squads – including the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants – to form a 10-team competition. IPL teams for the 2022 season include:

  • Chennai Super Kings
  • Delhi Capitals
  • Gujarat Titans
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Lucknow Super Giants
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab)
  • Rajasthan Royals
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad

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