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IPL 2024 will be livestreamed on JioCinema app and website starting March 22. Reliance Jio will allow JioBharat users to watch the matches online for free. Here’s are the steps that you need to follow:
Go to the KaiOS app store and download the JioCinema app on your JioBharat device
Once downloaded, you can simply register with your phone number and start streaming the IPL matches
In free access, Jio users will get access to all channels including, Hindi, regional movies, and TV shows. However, they will see ads while watching anything on the platform. JioCinema will stream the matches with live commentary in 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Haryanvi.
Priced at Rs 999 for a year, JioCinema Premium offers an ad-free experience with access to the highest audio and video quality. Subscribers will also get access to HBO and Peacock Studios’ exclusive content. They can also stream content on 4 devices simultaneously
Live telecast of IPL 2024 matches will be available for free on Star Sports network channels. The matches are five-hour long and will stream in 4K resolution for the next 2 months.
JioCinema is the official online broadcaster of IPL from 2023 to 2027. Last year, JioCinema boasted a massive 44.9 crore total viewers for IPL 2023 coverage. The platform even set a global record for one of the most concurrent viewers for a live-streamed event during the IPL 2023 finals. The finals between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans pulled in a record 32 million concurrent viewers
This year, there will be 21 matches, as confirmed by BCCI, that will take place between 10 teams in total. Most IPL 2024 matches will start at 7:30 pm and the afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 pm.