The IPL 2021 resumption matches have been scheduled to kick off from September 19, 2021. When it comes to the location, the matches will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Now, as the IPL 2021 schedule and stadium information are out of the way, let us talk a bit about the matches. The resumption matches will start off with Mumbai Indian taking on Chennai Superkings in an opening match. On the very next day, we will be witnessing Kolkata Knight Riders go against Royal Challengers Bangalore. For the complete schedule, visit the official IPLT20 website.
Now, you must be wondering how to watch IPL 2021 for free. The answer to that is there are no legitimate ways to do that. However, a great workaround is to go for certain Vi, Airtel and Jio recharge plans. These plans offer data and voice call benefits alongside subscriptions to Disney+ Hotstar. Now, the subscription will allow you to watch IPL 2021 free without subscription at no extra cost. It is all included in your chosen prepaid recharge plan.
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Besides, an important thing to note here is that with all these plans you will be getting the Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription worth Rs. 499 for free. This particular plan has a validity of a year and even if your recharge plan expires, your Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription will last for a year.
Further, before proceeding to the plans, let us take a quick look at a couple of important things. For starters, there are three kinds of Disney+ Hotstar plans. Understanding these plans is important to make the right choice and know what each of these plans offer.
Disney+ Hotstar: Types of Plans to Watch IPL 2021
Disney+ Hotstar plans are broadly divided into three main categories. These are:
- Disney+ Hotstar Mobile: This particular subscription is a mobile only plan. In addition, it offers content streaming in HD quality to its users. The plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 499 per year and is limited to one device at one time.
- Disney+ Hotstar Super: This is a new plan which has recently replaced the Disney+ Hotstar VIP plans. They offer HD content streaming as well but, offer two screens at one time. Moreover, it is not a mobile only plan and extends to tablets, laptops and Smart TVs. The plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 899 for a year.
- Disney+ Hotstar premium: This is the most premium subscription plan and offers users with 4K content streaming support. In addition, users can stream from four screen simultaneously. The plan comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,499 for a year.
Now, let us take a quick look at the Airtel, Vi and Jio prepaid recharge plans that offer Disney+ Hotstar subscription to watch IPL 2021 for free.
Vi Recharge Plans to Watch IPL 2021 for Free
| PLAN | BENEFITS | VALIDITY |
| Rs. 501 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, 3GB/Day Data, Additional 16GB Data, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Binge All Night (12AM-6AM), Weekend Data Rollover, Vi Movies & TV VIP access. | 28 Days |
| Rs. 601 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, 75GB Total Data, Vi Movies & TV access. | 56 Days |
| Rs. 701 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, 3GB/Day Data, Additional 32GB Data, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Binge All Night (12AM-6AM), Weekend Data Rollover, Vi Movies & TV VIP access. | 56 Days |
| Rs. 901 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, 3GB/Day Data, Additional 48GB Data, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Binge All Night (12AM-6AM), Weekend Data Rollover, Vi Movies & TV VIP access. | 84 Days |
| Rs. 2,595 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, 1.5GB/Day Data, Additional 16GB Data, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Binge All Night (12AM-6AM), Weekend Data Rollover, Vi Movies & TV VIP access. | 365 Days |
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Airtel Recharge Plans to Watch IPL 2021 for Free
The Airtel prepaid recharge plans to watch IPL 2021 at no extra cost are:
| PLAN | BENEFITS | VALIDITY |
| Rs. 499 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, Amazon Prime Mobile Edition Free Trial, 3GB Data/Day, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Apollo 24|7 Circle for 3 Months, Free Online Courses for 1 Year with Shaw Academy, Wynk Music Free, Rs. 100 cashback on FASTag and Free Hellotunes. | 28 Days |
| Rs. 699 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, Amazon Prime Mobile Edition Free Trial, 2GB Data/Day, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Apollo 24|7 Circle for 3 Months, Free Online Courses for 1 Year with Shaw Academy, Wynk Music Free, Rs. 100 cashback on FASTag and Free Hellotunes. | 56 Days |
| Rs. | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile, Amazon Prime Mobile Edition Free Trial, 2GB Data/Day, Truly Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Apollo 24|7 Circle for 3 Months, Free Online Courses for 1 Year with Shaw Academy, Wynk Music Free, Rs. 100 cashback on FASTag and Free Hellotunes. | 365 Days |
Jio Recharge Plans to Watch IPL 2021 for Free
The Jio prepaid recharge plans to watch IPL 2021 at no extra cost are as follows:
| PLAN | BENEFITS | VALIDITY |
| Rs. 499 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Subscription, 3GB Data/ Day, Additional 6GB Data, Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Access to JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity and JioCloud. | 28 Days |
| Rs. 666 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Subscription, 2GB Data/ Day, Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Access to JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity and JioCloud. | 56 Days |
| Rs. 888 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Subscription, 2GB Data/ Day, Additional 5GB Data, Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Access to JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity and JioCloud. | 84 Days |
| Rs. 2,599 | 1 Year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Subscription, 2GB Data/ Day, Additional 10GB Data, Unlimited Voice Calls, 100 SMS/Day, Access to JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity and JioCloud. | 365 Days |
Disney+ Hotstar Mobile: Steps To Activate Post Recharge
After recharging your Vi, Airtel or Jio SIM with any of the above mentioned plans, you need to activate your Disney+ Hotstar subscription to enjoy the upcoming IPL 2021 resumption matches. To do so, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Head over to the Google Play Store or App Store for Android or iOS devices, respectively.
Step 2: Search for Disney+ Hotstar and tap on Download.
Step 3: After the successful download and installation of the app, open it.
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Step 4: Log in using your mobile number on the Disney+ Hotstar website or app.
Step 5: As an alternative, you can also visit Airtel Thanks, My Jio, and Vi App to activate your subscription.
Step 6: Finally, buckle your seatbelts and enjoy the upcoming IPL 2021 matches right from your mobile phone!
IPL 2021 Schedule
| MATCH | DATE | TIME |
| Match 30: CHENNAI SUPER KINGS MUMBAI INDIANS | September 19, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 31: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE | September 20, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 32: PUNJAB KINGS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS | September 21, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 33: DELHI CAPITALS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD | September 22, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 34: MUMBAI INDIANS VS KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS | September 23, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 35: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE VS CHENNAI SUPER KINGS | September 24, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 36: DELHI CAPITALS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS Match 37: SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS PUNJAB KINGS | September 25, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 38: CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS Match 39: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE VS MUMBAI INDIANS | September 26, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 40: SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS | September 27, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 41: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS VS DELHI CAPITALS Match 42: MUMBAI INDIANS VS PUNJAB KINGS | September 28, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 43: RAJASTHAN ROYALS VS ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE | September 29, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 44: SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS CHENNAI SUPER KINGS | September 30, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 45: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS VS PUNJAB KINGS | October 1, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 46: MUMBAI INDIANS VS DELHI CAPITALS Match 47: RAJASTHAN ROYALS VS CHENNAI SUPER KINGS | October 2, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 48: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE VS PUNJAB KINGS Match 49: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD | October 3, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL |
| Match 50: DELHI CAPITALS VS CHENNAI SUPER KINGS | October 4, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 51: RAJASTHAN ROYALS VS MUMBAI INDIANS | October 5, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 52: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD | October 6, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 53: CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS PUNJAB KINGS Match 54: KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS VS RAJASTHAN ROYALS | October 7, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| Match 55: SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS MUMBAI INDIANS Match 56: ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE VS DELHI CAPITALS | October 8, 2021 | 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT), 14:00 LOCAL 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| QUALIFIER ONE | October 10, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| ELIMINATOR | October 11, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| QUALIFIER TWO | October 13, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
| FINAL | October 15, 2021 | 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT), 18:00 LOCAL |
We hope these recharge plans allow you to watch IPL 2021 seamlessly in your devices right from the very comfort of your homes.
Sagnik Dasgupta
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