Where to Watch the Premier League in India - 2025/26 Season Guide
India is a cricket-mad nation, but football is catching up fast. The Premier League has built a massive following here, from late-night watch parties in Mumbai to early-morning viewing in Kolkata. The ISL has sparked domestic interest, and the Premier League feeds that hunger for world-class football. The 2025/26 season brings all the drama to Indian screens at prices that are frankly unbeatable anywhere in the world.
Season 2025/26 - Last updated: 2026-03-22
JioStar Streaming - 380 matches per season
JioStar (formerly JioCinema) is India's primary destination for live Premier League action. All 380 matches stream live with English and Hindi commentary options. At just 29 rupees a month, it is quite possibly the cheapest way to watch the Premier League anywhere on the planet. The app works on any smartphone, tablet, smart TV, or web browser. Match highlights, pre-match analysis, and full replays are available on demand - perfect for fans who cannot stay up for the late-night kick-offs.
Star Sports TV - Select matches per season
Star Sports broadcasts select Premier League matches on linear television across India. Available on Star Sports Select HD 1 and Star Sports Select HD 2, it is the go-to option for viewers who prefer traditional TV. Commentary is available in English and Hindi. Star Sports is included in most DTH and cable operator sports packages from Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and others.
Premier League broadcasting in India
The JioStar-Star Sports combination holds exclusive Premier League rights in India for the 2025-2028 cycle. JioStar streams every single match live on its platform, while Star Sports picks up select marquee fixtures for linear TV broadcast. The deal has been a game-changer for Indian football fans - the ₹29 monthly price tag is a fraction of what viewers pay in Europe or the Americas, making the Premier League genuinely accessible to hundreds of millions of smartphone users across the country.
India's football culture has exploded in recent years. The ISL has brought professional football to cities from Goa to Guwahati, and that grassroots interest naturally extends to the Premier League. Indian viewership numbers have grown season on season, and the combination of affordable streaming and smartphone penetration means more Indians are watching live Premier League football than ever before. The Hindi commentary option has been particularly popular in north India.
The biggest challenge for Indian fans is the time difference. UK kick-off times translate to late evening and night in India - the classic Saturday 15:00 GMT match starts at 20:30 IST, which is manageable, but midweek matches at 20:00 GMT mean a 01:30 IST start. JioStar's replay and highlights features are essential for fans who cannot stay up. Weekend matches are far more viewer-friendly, with Saturday evening and Sunday night slots fitting well into the Indian weekend routine.
