How to watch Premier League 2025-26 on Star Sports

The Premier League 2025-26 season will have exciting football matches, and fans in India are looking forward to watching them. After Reliance’s Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India joined together, JioStar got the rights to show Premier League matches in India from 2025-26 to 2027-28. You can now watch the games on the Star Sports channels, which are now part of JioStar, or stream them online using JioHotstar, JioStar’s app. This guide will help you understand how to watch the Premier League in India, including TV channels, streaming options, and subscription plans.

Watching on TV with Star Sports

The Premier League 2025–26 games will likely be shown live on the Star Sports network in India, now managed by JioStar. You can watch the matches on channels like Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and regional ones such as Star Sports 2 Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. These channels provide commentary in different Indian languages to suit viewers from various regions.

If you want to watch on your TV, you’ll need a cable or DTH (Direct-to-Home) connection that includes Star Sports channels. Popular services like Tata Sky, Airtel DTH, and Dish TV usually have these channels in their plans. Here’s what to do:

• Check Your Subscription: Ask your cable or DTH provider if your current plan includes Star Sports. If not, you might need to upgrade.
• Channel Quality: Star Sports is available in both SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition). HD channels like Star Sports 2 Hindi HD or Tamil HD give better picture quality.
• Regional Channels: JioStar now offers more regional sports channels, so fans can watch matches with commentary in languages like Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and more.

Streaming on JioHotstar

If you like to watch online, JioHotstar is the best place to stream Premier League 2025-26 matches. It was created by joining JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. You can watch all 380 matches of the season with good video quality and in different languages. It’s a great option for football fans in India.

Subscription Requirements

Some shows on JioHotstar are free, but live sports like the Premier League usually need a paid subscription. However, Jio users with certain prepaid plans can watch JioHotstar for free. Here’s how:

• Jio Prepaid Plans: Jio has prepaid plans starting at ₹299 that give you 90 days of free JioHotstar access. For example, a plan with 1.5GB daily data or more may include JioHotstar, so you can watch Premier League matches without paying extra. You can check Jio’s official website or app to see which plans include this offer.
• Direct JioHotstar Subscriptions: If you’re not using Jio or your plan doesn’t offer JioHotstar, you can buy a subscription directly. These plans are available on the Hotstar website or app.

• Free Streaming for Jio Users: From March 2025, Jio started offering free access to JioHotstar for 90 days with some prepaid plans (₹299 or more). This covers the beginning of the Premier League season in August 2025. Check with Jio before the season starts to see if the offer is still available.
• How to Use JioHotstar: You can download the JioHotstar app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or go to www.hotstar.com. Log in using your Jio account or create one to subscribe.

Streaming Features

JioHotstar enhances the Premier League viewing experience with:

• Live Streaming: Watch all matches live with minimal delay.
• Multi-Language Commentary: Available in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
• Highlights and Replays: Access match highlights, replays, and analysis.
• Multi-Device Support: Stream on smartphones, tablets, laptops, or smart TVs, depending on your plan.

Why JioStar and Star Sports?

Reliance Industries’ Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India joined together to form a new company called JioStar. This company now owns the rights to show Premier League matches in India from 2025 to 2028. The deal is worth $65 million — $54 million for the rights to show the games and $11 million for promoting the league in India.

JioStar has renamed its Sports18 channels and made them part of the Star Sports network. From March 15, 2025, these channels are called Star Sports 2 Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Khel. This change helps keep Star Sports as the main sports channel in India.

The Star Sports network has 24 channels and reaches 8 out of 10 homes with TVs in India. It also airs popular shows like Match Point and Game Plan along with live matches. For people who like watching online, JioHotstar offers a streaming service. It has over 50 crore users and 300,000 hours of content to watch.

Tips for Fans

• Check Broadcast Schedules: The Premier League’s official website (www.premierleague.com) will release detailed broadcast schedules closer to the season start on August 15, 2025. This will confirm which matches air on specific Star Sports channels or JioHotstar.
• Plan Ahead for Subscriptions: If you’re a Jio user, opt for a prepaid plan with JioHotstar access to save costs. Non-Jio users should consider the Mobile or Super plan for affordable streaming.
• Regional Language Options: Choose Star Sports 2 Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, or Kannada for commentary in your preferred language.
• Stay Updated: Follow JioStar’s announcements on www.jiostar.com or JioHotstar’s social media for updates on promotions or special offers.

Conclusion

Indian football fans can watch the Premier League 2025-26 on TV using JioStar’s Star Sports channels or stream it online with JioHotstar. If you have a cable or DTH connection that includes Star Sports, you can watch matches on channels like Star Sports 1 and 2. For online viewing, JioHotstar has different plans, and some Jio prepaid users can stream for free with special offers. No matter if you support Manchester United, Liverpool, or Arsenal, JioStar makes sure you catch every exciting moment.

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