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- Watch IPL 2026 for free on Cricbuzz (iOS / Android)
- Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 73%) or Surfshark (7-days FREE)
- IPL 19: Sat, Mar 28 – Sun, May 31
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is currently underway, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore and last year’s finalists Punjab Kings both starting really well, alongside previous winners Rajasthan Royals.
Even though it’s only been a few days into the season, IPL 2026 has already given us multiple last-over thrillers and dominant performances, most notably 15-year-old Viabhav Suryavanshi taking down bowling legend Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes in an over.
Legacy teams such as Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings all find themselves struggling, with fans getting agitated over poor strategy calls and auction blunders. Can they prove their experience and fight their way back in the coming weeks?
It will also be interesting to see when MS Dhoni is fit and available to play for CSK. That will certainly be a riveting storyline to watch this IPL. Want to watch all the action? Luckily, we’ve found a simple way to stream every match of IPL 2026 for free.
Can I watch IPL 2026 for free?
Yes, all the IPL games are completely FREE on Cricbuzz (iOS / Android) in select MENA countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
Cricket fans Down Under can also watch a few matches for free with Kayo Sports, which offers a 7-day FREE trial in Australia, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.
You'll need a VPN to stop you getting geoblocked if you're outside your home country right now. We've tested dozens of VPNs, and we recommend NordVPN and Surfshark.
How to watch any IPL stream using a VPN
A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN and Surfshark – they do everything and are currently offering generous discounts.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN and Surfshark are our favourites.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to view your usual UAE service, you'd select a 'United Arab Emirates' in the app.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Crizbuzz and watch Virat Kohli and IPL 2026 live streams for FREE.
We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
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