The IPL 2023 is finally going to see the Final of this wonderful tournament today. The widely anticipated cricketing tournament is turning out to be one of the best seasons so far with teams trying their best to score the maximum runs in their respective matches. The crowd support is unparallel and is the level of commitment of the players.
The match was supposed to take place on May 28th, however, due to heavy rains, the match was dismissed. Now, the Final of IPL 2023 will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium today and will see Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans going against each other to win this year’s trophy.
Well, we already know that JioCinema is the official digital partner of Tata IPL 2023. That being said, are there any other options that can be used to watch IPL online? In this article, we are going to suggest you top five apps that you can use to watch IPL tournaments from any other part of the world.
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IPL 2023 Playoff: Today’s Match Time, Date, Venue
- Match: Final
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: May 29, 2023
- Time (IST): 7:30 PM
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IPL 2023 Playoff Schedule
| Match | Teams | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| Qualifier 1 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | May 23, 2023 | 7:30 PM |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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| Eliminator | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | May 24, 2023 | 7:30 PM |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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| Qualifier 2 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | May 26, 2023 | 7:30 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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| Final | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | May 29, 2023 | 7:30 PM |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Top Apps to Watch IPL 2023
| App Name | Countries List |
| JioCinema | India |
| Willow TV | US |
| Yupp TV | Australia, Canada, Europe, Pakistan, Nepal, and much more. |
| ESPN Plus | US |
| Kayo Sports | Australia |
| StarHub | Singapore |
JioCinema
Viacom18 network now owns the rights for Tata IPL 2023-27 season, and it will be live-streamed on the JioCinema app. The best part is Jio will stream all the IPL matches for free in 4K quality. You don’t need to pay any amount or buy any subscription to watch the Tata IPL 2023. This time watching IPL would be different as JioCinema will stream it in 12 different languages, with multiple camera angles, hype mode, fan feed, pre and post-shows, etc. You can check out all the features in detail here. For users in India, JioCinema is the best app to watch Tata IPL 2023 for free online on TV, smartphone or laptop.
JioCinema is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Willow TV
Willow TV is a popular streaming platform in the US that telecasts sports matches. It live-streams IPL in multiple countries, just like Yupp TV. So, if you want to watch Tata IPL 2023 cricket matches in the US, Willow TV is the best app for you. It will telecast the IPL opening ceremony, and the whole tournament live on its channels. However, the channel is available on a subscription basis, and users need to pay $9.99 (Rs 762) per month to watch IPL matches. Apart from IPL, Willow TV has the right to stream cricket leagues around the world because of partnerships with various cricket boards. So, if you are a cricket lover, you can continue your subscription to watch other tournaments also.
Willow TV is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Yupp TV
Yupp TV is one of the popular apps to watch IPL if you are not in India. It will stream IPL 2023 in countries like Australia, Canada, Europe, Pakistan, Nepal, and much more. Yupp TV allows users to watch IPL 2023 on a paid basis. You need to buy a cricket plan for the platform. Here’s the pricing of the same.
- Monthly – $9.99 (about Rs 820)
- Half Yearly – $54.99 (about Rs 4514)
- Yearly – $99.99 (about Rs 8208)
Do note that the cost may vary depending on your region.
Yupp TV is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
ESPN Plus
ESPN+ is another official broadcaster of Tata IPL 2023 in USA. ESPN+ subscription is available in two plans –
- Monthly – $9.99 (approx Rs 820)
- Yearly – $99.99 (approx Rs 8208)
ESPN+ does offer 30 days trial for free which you can use to stream some of the IPL 2023 matches live on your phone or laptop. Besides that, it has a lot of cricket content that you can watch. Or, if you are interested in watching other sports, it has a huge collection. The app will remind you of each match session by sending a notification.
ESPN+ is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Kayo Sports
Cricket in Australia has a massive fanbase and international leagues like IPL are popular there as well. If you are an IPL fan in Australia and want to watch it, Kayo Sports is the best app for you. However, you need a paid subscription to watch matches that start from $25 (approx Rs 1,227) per month. You can also buy the $35 (approx Rs 1,789) per month premium plan, which gives you rich streaming quality. It also offers highlights and replays of popular moments from the IPL matches.
ESPN Plus is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
StarHub
IPL fans in Singapore can watch the whole 2023 tournament on StarHub. However, they will need to buy its subscription called StarHub TV+ which is priced at $25.22 (around Rs 2,071) per month. Once you have subscribed to the subscription, you can go to Hub Sports 4 (Channel number 204) & Hub Sports 5 (Channel number 205) to watch the IPL 2023 matches live. Apart from IPL matches, you can also check out popular dramas on StarHub.
StarHub is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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FAQs
Do I need a subscription to use these apps?
Some of the above-mentioned apps are free, whereas others need a subscription to watch IPL.
Are these apps available on both iOS and Android?
Yes, most of these apps are available on both Android and iOS. You can also check out their website.
Is it safe to use these apps to watch IPL?
Yes, watching IPL on these apps is safe, as per their policies.
Do these apps offer highlights and replays of IPL matches?
Not all, but some of these apps, like JioCinema, will offer highlights and replays of all IPL 2023 matches.
Can I watch IPL in different languages using these apps?
As of now, JioCinema will stream IPL matches in 12 regional languages. It is unknown whether other platforms will also stream IPL in other languages.
