In the US, the IPL streams through its US rightsholder – and because matches are played in India, most land in the US morning. You can watch there, or with an all-in-one service like BoomTV that carries the sports channels in one app, with a free trial. Here’s how to watch IPL cricket in the US in 2026.
The IPL is one of the biggest sporting events on earth, and the US cricket audience keeps growing. Here’s where to find every match and how to handle the time difference.
Where the IPL streams in the US
US coverage runs through the tournament’s US streaming rightsholder, which holds the exclusive rights. It’s the official home – the friction is when you also want other cricket and sports without a separate app for each.
What time are matches in the US?
Because the IPL is played in India, US broadcasts land in the morning, with some overnight depending on the start time. It’s early viewing, but a full-tournament setup means you can catch the matches you miss live too.
The all-in-one alternative: BoomTV
Instead of a cricket app on top of everything else, BoomTV carries the live sports channels in one app on any device, with a free trial to confirm coverage. It fits the wider watch-every-sport hub, and the Firestick/Apple TV setup guide gets you ready for the first ball.
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Best device for cricket
- Firestick or Apple TV on the main TV for the full match.
- Phones and tablets – perfect for early-morning play from bed or on the move.
Alongside the IPL, an all-in-one setup covers the international soccer and everything else on the calendar.
Making the time difference work for you
The India-US time gap is the one real hurdle for American IPL fans – matches that are prime time in Mumbai land in the early US morning or overnight. The upside is that a full-tournament setup lets you catch up on the games you can’t watch live, so an inconvenient start time doesn’t mean missing the match entirely. Set your device up before the tournament starts, and whether you’re watching live before work or replaying the previous night’s game over breakfast, the whole IPL sits behind one app rather than a separate cricket subscription you only use for a few weeks a year.
FAQ
How can I watch the IPL in the US in 2026?
Through its US rightsholder, or an all-in-one service like BoomTV that carries the sports channels, with a free trial.
Where does it stream?
Through the league’s exclusive US streaming rightsholder.
What time are matches?
Mostly morning US time, with some overnight, due to the India time difference.
Best device?
A Firestick or Apple TV; phones for early-morning matches.
Without cable?
Yes – it streams entirely online; you just need a device and a service that carries it.
BoomTV is an IPTV provider. We don’t host or broadcast any content; channels and streams are provided by third parties. General information only; service details and dates are accurate as of July 2026 and may change.