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 off to strong starts along with previous winners Rajasthan Royals.
Although only a few days into the season, IPL 2026 has already given us several last-gasp thrillers and dominant performances, most notably 15-year-old Viabhav Suryavanshi who smashed bowling legend Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes in one over.
Older teams like Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are all struggling, with fans getting agitated over bad strategy calls and auction mistakes. Can they prove their experience and fight back in the coming weeks?
It will also be interesting to see when MS Dhoni is fit and available to play for CSK. It will surely be an engrossing story to watch this IPL. Want to see all the action? Fortunately, we have found a simple way to stream every match of IPL 2026 for free.
Can I watch IPL 2026 for free?
Yes, all IPL games are absolutely FREE on Cricbuzz (iOS / Android) in selected MENA countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
Cricket fans Down Under can also watch a few matches for free too Kayo Sportswhich offers a 7-day FREE trial in Australia, after which a subscription starts at AU$30/month.
You need a VPN to prevent you from being geoblocked if you are 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 a handy piece of software that can make your device look like 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 it all and are currently offering generous discounts.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN and Surfshark are our favourites.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting the US and want to see your usual UAE service, select a ‘United Arab Emirates’ in the app.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to Crizbuzz and watch Virat Kohli and IPL 2026 live streams for FREE.
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