Purists will have a hard time convincing them, but let's face it... the Indian Premier League is the most thrilling and exciting tournament on the cricket calendar. And it is even in a year when the World Cup and the ashes are still ahead. To not miss any of the Twenty20 action, follow our guide to watch a live IPL 2019 stream from anywhere in the world.
Indian Premier League 2019 - when and where
IPL 2019 started earlier than usual (thanks to the upcoming World Cup) on March 23. It ends on the day of the finals on Sunday, May 12.
The matches will be played across the country and will culminate in the final which will take place at the 50,000 capacity Chidambaram MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.
The IPL has become a game of cricket in the last decade and millions of fans around the world have been listening to the amazing format for 20 years. It also brings together the best players in the world to take part in the two-month extravaganza.
Last year's winners, the super kings of Chennai, are the IPL 2019 favorites to win two wins in two years. And it's not much of a surprise if you look at their roster: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Murali Vijay, Faf Plessis and Harbhajan Singh are in the ranks. They will face fierce competition from the Indians of Mumbai and the capitals of Delhi. Though so far Royal Challengers of Virat Kohli, Bangalore have really put up a fight.
If you are a cricket fan and don't want to miss any of the Indian Premier League 2019, here is our guide to help you watch all the matches this season, on TV or with an IPL feed. live online From all your favorite streaming devices.
How to live stream with IPL cricket 2019 from outside your country
In India, the UK, the US or Australia? Here are your official streaming options.
But if you're out of the country and always ready to tune in to a few games, you'll quickly find that online access is geo-secure. To fix this (and assuming you abide by the broadcaster's terms and conditions), you can download and use a VPN.
It stands for Virtual Private Network and its clever trick is to let you change the IP address of your laptop or mobile device. So even if you are out of the country, you can return to your home country and bypass geo-blocking.
Of all the major VPN providers, we have found ExpressVPN to be ahead of the rest. This is largely due to the dream of installation and use, but also security and speed. You can get it on your computer, mobile phone, tablet, and even streaming devices and consoles. It's leading averages in our VPN attack order...
1.ExpressVPN: The best all-around VPN for streaming at excellent speeds, you also benefit from a FREE 30-day 3-month money-back guarantee when you sign up for a year
2. IPVanish: Super secure and capable of working on 10 devices at the same time.
3. NordVPN: One of the most affordable options for streaming and really effective, too.
How to watch IPL 2019 online in India
Star India, and in particular Star Sports, is the official television broadcaster of the host country.
Didn't have access to Star? No problem, you can subscribe to their streaming service Hotstar instead. That will set you back £299 (about $3) for a month or £999 ($14) for a whole year.
Ateltel and Jio users will find some relief as the telecom giants have struck a deal with Hotstar. Airtel and Jio allow their users to stream live clocks through the Airtel TV and JioTV apps, respectively.
And it's not just the cricket game showcased by Hotstar, the above subscription also gives you access to hit American TV shows, with Game of Thrones among those you can watch.
How to watch IPL 2019: UK Live
If you live in the UK, BT Sport has acquired the rights to IPL 2019 action. If you have a subscription it means you will be able to watch the matches on TV or if you prefer to watch a live IPL stream. online outside your TV, you can download it by downloading the BT app on mobile.
outside the UKBut still want to see the action? Then you will have to go down the VPN route to watch BT Sport as if you were at home.
How to get a live IPL 2019 feed in Pakistan
Relations between Pakistan and India remain unfortunate to say the least, and one of the results is that the 2019 PIL will not be broadcast in Pakistan. Very disappointing news for the cricket mad nation.
How to watch IPL cricket in Australia
The Australian broadcaster for Twenty20 IPL action is Fox Sports. With David Warner demolishing and Steve Smith returning to action, we can imagine that many Aussies will have more than passing interest for this year's Ashes.
For those who want to watch their Fox Sports subscription coverage abroad, you need to go the VPN route as above.
How to get a live IPL stream 2019 in the US
If you want to watch IPL 2019 in the United States, you can do so on Willow TV. Willow is a live cricket channel in the United States and Canada, offered by various cable companies like Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, etc.
Willow TV subscribers will be able to use their cable TV username and password. willow.tv to stream IPL 2019 directly from your computer. Willow TV also offers apps for Android and iOS if you prefer to watch games on the go.
