Today's Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru live stream sees the reigning champions get the much-anticipated 2025 Indian Premier League season off to a start. Below we have all the information on how to watch watch IPL live streams from anywhere, with details on TV channels, broadcasters and live streams on TV screens, laptops, tablets and mobiles for this match.
All hopes will be that the gray skies looming over the Ganges Delta don't break to dampen this opening contest. 2024 saw KKR end a patient decade-long wait for an IPL title. And they did it with some panache, losing only three times and destroying Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. New captain Ajinkya Rahane will want to pick up where they left off at Eden Gardens today.
This same fixture opened up the IPL 17 years ago, when a fresh-faced Virat Kohli appeared for RCB. He has now amassed a jaw-dropping 8,000 runs in the competition, but his franchise are still yet to lift the trophy. Could this finally be the season? They'll be eager to start the right way with a surprise victory on the champions' own track today.
Here's how to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru live streams online wherever you are.
Watch KKR vs RCB Quick Guide
Date & time
- Date: Saturday, March 22
- Start: 10am ET / 7am PT / 2pm GMT
Best free live stream
- Tapmad (Pakistan restricted)
- Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere
KKR vs RCB team news:
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy. Impact subs: Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt (wk), Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal. Impact subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Abhinandan Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh
How to watch KKR vs RCB for free in Pakistan
Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch the 2025 Indian Premier League – including KKR vs RCB – for free on Tapmad.
To watch IPL: visit Tapmad.com
Tapmad is free – but you will need to register to watch the IPL games.
OUTSIDE PAKISTAN? ACCESS TAPMAD FROM ANYWHERE WITH NORDVPN
Use a VPN to watch any IPL 2025 stream
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL game is streaming on various channels around the world, but what if you're abroad and want to watch your usual stream?
This is where a VPN comes in handy. It's a piece of software that makes your device appear to be back home, so you can watch your usual services from anywhere. The best VPN right now is NordVPN, and you can get a great deal on it at the moment.
How to watch KKR vs RCB live streams in the US
Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru live streams – and all 2025 IPL games – in the US.
If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Willow is also the Indian Premier League broadcaster in Canada.
How to watch KKR vs RCB live streams in the UK
Sky Sports is the exclusive broadcaster of the 2025 Indian Premier League and this Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match. Packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV). Now Sports packages start at £14.99 for a day membership.
Can I watch KKR vs RCB 2025 for free?
Unlike last year, there are no free IPL streams on JioCInema in India in 2025. But, as explained above, you can stream the 2025 Indian Premier League for free on Tapmad in Pakistan.
Otherwise, the Indian Premier League is generally on paid-for channels the world over. There are free trials for limited periods on streaming services like Kayo in Australia, which will let you watch this game for free.
How to watch KKR vs RCB live streams in Rest of World
- India
The big Disney Hotstar and JioCinema merger means that cricket fans in India will now need to pay to watch the IPL. You'll need Star Sports to watch on TV, or subscribe to the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices.
- Australia
You can watch the 2025 Indian Premier League on Foxtel down under. Alternatively, live stream IPL action via specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with plans starting from $25 a month after you've taken advantage of its first month for $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
- Ireland
Just like in the UK, cricket fans in Ireland can watch the 2025 IPL on Sky Sports.
- New Zealand
Kiwis can watch this year's IPL on Sky Sport and live stream it online via the Sky Sport Now streaming service.
- Pakistan
The Tapmad streaming site and app has secured IPL broadcasting rights in Pakistan until 2027. YuppTV will also show the action.
- South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa
SuperSport has the rights to show this event in most parts of the African continent.
- Sri Lanka
Supreme TV is showing the Indian Premier League in Sri Lanka.
- Rest of the World
YuppTV has secured IPL live stream rights in more than 70 countries around the world.
Its territories include: Europe, Japan, China, Southeast Asia
What time is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
The KKR vs RCB live stream starts on Saturday, March 22 at 7.30pm IST local time. That's 10am ET / 7am PT in the US and 2pm GMT in the UK.
Can I watch KKR vs RCB on my mobile?
Yes, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up to date with all the 2025 Indian Premier League action through its official social media channels: @iplt20 on Instagram, @IPL on X and the IPL Facebook page.
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