KKR vs RCB Live Streaming Free and Live Telecast- IPL 2025, Match 1
Published - 21 Mar 2025, 10:41 PM | Updated - 21 Mar 2025, 10:45 PM

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Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first game of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The highly-awaited match is scheduled to be played on Saturday (March 22) at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Both teams will be starting their campaign with a new captain in place. KKR lost the services of their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer as the star batsman decided to take part in the auction before being bought by Punjab Kings.
The three-time IPL champions have named veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane as their new captain. While KKR have a new captain, they have managed to retain the core of their title-winning squad. KKR will be one of the strongest contenders for the title this season and will be looking to start their campaign on a promising note.
On the other hand, RCB have named Rajat Patidar as their new captain after releasing Faf du Plessis. RCB are aiming for their first-ever IPL trophy and will be hoping that a change in captaincy finally changes their fortunes as well. They made it to the playoffs last season and will be desperate to go all the way in IPL 2025.
So as KKR and RCB gear up for the tournament opener, we are taking a look at all the details regarding the live streaming and telecast for the game.
KKR vs RCB Live Streaming Free and Live Telecast- IPL 2025, Match 1:
Broadcasting Rights in India:
Star Sports Network have the broadcasting rights for IPL 2025 in India. So the upcoming KKR vs RCB match will be telecast live on Star Sports channels.
The channels that will be broadcasting the game are Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada.
Live Streaming Platform in India:
The live streaming of the KKR vs RCB match will be available on JioHotstar. While the live streaming of IPL games was free for the last two seasons in India, the viewers will have to pay a fee for IPL 2025.
The viewers can get free access to IPL matches on JioHotstar for a recharge of Rs 299 or more on their Jio SIM cards.
A recharge of Rs 299 or more will give the viewers a free Hotstar subscription for 90 days. It will be enough to watch all the IPL matches.
When will the match be played?
The upcoming KKR vs RCB match will be taking place on Saturday (March 22). It is scheduled to be played from 07:30 PM IST.
Where will the match take place?
The match between KKR and RCB will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
How to watch the Live Telecast of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on television?
The viewers can watch the live telecast of the KKR vs RCB match on Star Sports channels in India.
How to Livestream the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on mobile Online?
Fans can livestream the KKR vs RCB match on the JioHostar app and website.
Conclusion:
The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the IPL to start and the fans will be able to catch all the action through live streaming as well as live telecast.