Arsenal ended a 22 year wait for the title last season, and now every club is chasing them down starting this August. If you’re in India and trying to work out where to actually watch it, the good news is there are only two options that matter, one for streaming and one for TV, and both need a paid plan. Here’s exactly where to find every match and what it’ll cost you to get there.
Where to Watch Premier League Live in India
JioHotstar holds the streaming rights and Star Sports carries the TV broadcast, and between the two, every one of the season’s 380 matches is covered somewhere in India.
| Platform | Coverage Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | Live streaming on app and website | Paid subscription |
| Star Sports Select 1 HD | TV telecast | Active TV channel pack or DTH subscription |
Neither platform offers a free tier for Premier League football, so budgeting for one of the two is the first step before the season starts. JioHotstar tends to suit anyone watching on a phone or laptop, while Star Sports is the simpler route if you’re already paying for a cable or DTH pack that includes the sports bouquet.
(Source: Star Sports, JioHotstar)
What You Need for a JioHotstar Subscription
JioHotstar bundles its sports coverage into paid plans, and Premier League football sits behind that paywall rather than the free content on the app.
- A JioHotstar subscription is required to stream Premier League matches live, with plan pricing and tiers best checked directly on the app since they do change through the season.
- The app works across mobile, laptop and most smart TVs, so there’s no need for a separate device just for match day.
- Highlights and some match content may be available without a subscription, but full live streaming needs the paid plan active.
What You Need for Star Sports on TV
Star Sports Select 1 HD carries the Premier League broadcast, and getting it usually comes down to what’s already in your existing TV pack.
- A DTH or cable connection with the sports channel pack that includes Star Sports Select is enough to watch every match live.
- Most existing sports focused TV packs already include Star Sports Select 1 HD, so it’s worth checking your current subscription before adding anything new.
- Commentary and studio coverage on TV tend to run in English and Hindi depending on the channel variant available in your pack.
A Quick Primer on the Premier League Format
If you’re new to following the league, it helps to know how the season actually works before diving into who’s fighting for what.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of clubs | 20 |
| Matches per club | 38 (home and away against every other club) |
| Total matches per season | 380 |
| Points for a win | 3 |
| Points for a draw | 1 |
| Relegation spots | Bottom 3 teams drop to the EFL Championship |
| European qualification | Top 4 to Champions League, 5th to Europa League, 6th or 7th to Conference League depending on allocation |
Ties on points get sorted by goal difference first, then total goals scored, then head to head record, and a playoff only comes into it in the rare case none of that settles things. It’s worth keeping an eye on how extra time works in football too, since cup competitions that overlap with the league season follow different rules for finishing level.
Arsenal go into the season as defending champions, while Manchester United and Liverpool remain the joint most successful clubs in English top flight history with 20 titles each. If you’re curious how the Premier League’s biggest names stack up financially, FootballMint has a breakdown of the richest football clubs in the world that’s worth a look, and if England’s top flight has you wondering how it fits into the wider game, there’s also a guide to how many football leagues exist worldwide.
(Source: Premier League)
JioHotstar and Star Sports Remain the Only Ways to Watch Premier League in India
Getting Premier League football in India comes down to two paid options, JioHotstar for streaming and Star Sports Select 1 HD for TV, with no free alternative covering live matches. Picking between them mostly depends on whether you already have a sports focused DTH pack or would rather watch on a phone or laptop. Either way, the season opens this August with Arsenal defending their title, and FootballMint will keep this guide updated if either platform’s coverage changes.
