| 1 | Sony Max (2008-2017) IPL's First Television Home Sony Max was the flagship channel for IPL broadcasts from 2008 to 2017 under Sony Pictures Networks. The channel became the most-watched television channel in India during IPL season, with advertising revenue exceeding ₹1,200 crore annually by 2015. Sony Max's Hindi-language commentary and accessible format made IPL a household phenomenon. | Sony Pictures Networks | Pan-India, 8+ time zones | 2008-2017 | Sony Max |
| 2 | Sony Six (2013-2017) Regional Language Broadcaster Sony Six, launched in 2013, broadcast IPL matches in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu. The channel's regional language approach democratized cricket viewing, allowing non-English speaking audiences to enjoy detailed commentary. Sony Six became a game-changer for regional cricket viewership expansion. | Sony Pictures Networks | Regional and tier-2 cities | 2013-2017 | Sony Six |
| 3 | Sony ESPN (2008-2017) English Commentary Channel Sony ESPN, part of Sony Pictures Networks, was the English-language channel for IPL broadcasts from 2008 to 2017. Catering to English-speaking audiences and international viewers, Sony ESPN provided professional sports broadcasting with in-depth analysis and international standards of coverage. | Sony Pictures Networks | — | 2008-2017 | Sony ESPN |
| 4 | Star Sports 1 (2018-2026) Primary Hindi Channel Star Sports 1, the flagship channel of Star Sports Network, has been broadcasting IPL matches in Hindi since 2018. The channel holds both domestic television rights and continues through the JioStar era. Star Sports 1 remains the highest-rated sports channel in India, with peak viewership during IPL season. | Star India (Now JioStar) | 8 out of 10 TV homes | 2018-2026 | Star Sports 1 |
| 5 | Star Sports 2 (2018-2026) English Commentary Channel Star Sports 2 (also available as Star Sports 1 HD in English) broadcasts IPL matches in English with professional analysis. The channel caters to English-speaking audiences and provides HD quality broadcasts with comprehensive cricket coverage and expert commentary. | Star India (Now JioStar) | — | 2018-2026 | Star Sports 2 / Star Sports 1 HD (English) |
| 6 | Star Sports Select (2018-2026) Premium Coverage Channel Star Sports Select, part of Star Sports premium offering, broadcasts select IPL matches with premium production values. The channel focuses on marquee matches and key encounters, providing high-quality coverage with advanced graphics, analysis, and exclusive features. | Star Sports (Now JioStar) | — | 2018-2026 | Star Sports Select |
| 7 | Star Sports Tamil (2018-2026) Tamil Language Coverage Star Sports Tamil broadcasts IPL matches in Tamil with regional commentary, connecting Tamil-speaking audiences. The channel has seen explosive growth with HD feeds launched in 2023, bringing quality cricket content to Tamil audiences across India and diaspora communities. | Star Sports (Now JioStar) | Tamil Nadu, diaspora communities | 2018-2026 | Star Sports Tamil |
| 8 | Star Sports Telugu (2018-2026) Telugu Language Coverage Star Sports Telugu broadcasts IPL matches in Telugu, serving the Telugu-speaking population. The channel has grown significantly with HD content launches, making IPL accessible in regional language with professional commentary. | Star Sports (Now JioStar) | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh | 2018-2026 | Star Sports Telugu |
| 9 | Star Sports Kannada & Star Sports Bengali (2018-2026) Regional Language Channels Star Sports Kannada and Star Sports Bengali broadcast IPL matches in Kannada and Bengali respectively. These channels serve regional audiences in Karnataka and West Bengal, making IPL accessible in local languages with culturally relevant commentary. | Star Sports (Now JioStar) | Karnataka, Kannada-speaking regions,West Bengal, Bengal-speaking regions | 2018-2026 | — |
| 10 | Star Utsav Movies (2023-2026) Free-to-Air IPL Coverage Star Utsav Movies, a free-to-air channel, started broadcasting select IPL matches from the 2023 season. This move democratized IPL access, allowing viewers without paid TV subscriptions to watch selected matches. Approximately 12 matches per season are broadcast on this FTA channel. | Star Network (Now JioStar) | — | 2023-2026 | Star Utsav Movies |
| 11 | Doordarshan (DD Sports) - Special Broadcasts Public Broadcasting Service Doordarshan, India's public broadcaster, has occasionally broadcast select IPL matches, especially during national interest moments. DD Sports provides free-to-air coverage accessible to all Indians, serving as an alternative platform for crucial matches. | Ministry of Information & Broadcasting | — | Selective matches | Doordarshan (DD Sports) |
| 12 | International Broadcasters - Sky Sports (UK), SuperSport (South Africa), Willow TV (USA) Global IPL Reach International broadcasters bring IPL to global audiences. Sky Sports covers UK and Europe, SuperSport covers South Africa and Africa, Willow TV covers USA and Canada, ESPN covers Australia and New Zealand, and numerous regional broadcasters ensure IPL's worldwide accessibility. | — | Over 150 countries | — | — |
| 13 | Regional Language Expansion (Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi) IPL 2025-2026 Regional Coverage IPL 2025-2026 now broadcasts in 12+ regional languages through Star Sports and JioHotstar, including Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, and more. This expansion makes IPL truly pan-Indian, with culturally relevant commentary for every region. | — | — | 2025-2026 | — |