IPL 2021 to start today: Here is your guide to everything you need to know from schedule to where to watch the matches LIVE

With the country still reeling under the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 14th edition of IPL is set to take place from April 9 to May 30.

 After the 2020 Edition in the UAE, IPL fans were hoping to catch the live action in the stadiums across India. In fact, initially, it was decided that spectators will be allowed with all due precautions. However, due to the second wave of the coronavirus, the IPL Governing Council decided to abort the plans and decided to hold the IPL 2021 matches behind closed doors.

Match Schedule of IPL 2021:

Where I can watch the IPL matches LIVE in India?

On Satellite/Cable operated television including STB, you can watch IPL 2021 LIVE on Star Sports network in English as well as Hindi.

The IPL 2021 will be available online on Disney+ Hotstar. The BCCI has once again decided to go ahead with Disney+ Hotstar as the live streaming partner. This means if you have the Disney+ Hotstar subscription, you will be able to enjoy the IPL matches live on your smartphones and laptops.

Apart from live streaming via Disney+ Hotstar, all major telecom companies have also launched special IPL packages. Reliance Jio has also launched a special IPL pack, which is available for its postpaid users.

It should be noted that Reliance Jio is the sponsor for all eight teams during this IPL season. Vodafone Idea is also offering some exclusive packs that will have the free Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Similarly, Airtel is also offering recharge packs for the customers for the IPL matches.

First Match Today:

The defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will be taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the season opener on April 9 today so let’s see if Rohit Sharma can take away this IPL’s debut match or will Virat Kohli do wonders.