The first ball of IPL 2020 has already been bowled on 19 September 2020, and this year’s IPL edition is all set to run over two months. Residing in the USA, you might be searching for a platform to watch IPL live streaming because the Sling TV (Willow) and Dish TV aren't broadcasting live this year.

Fortunately, there is an option known as Hotstar that has bought the right to stream IPL 2020 exclusively live in the USA. Hotstar is all set to broadcast IPL ball by ball, and you won't miss a single crucial moment. Thanks to Hotstar, US citizens now have legal rights to stream their favorite Tournament without any delays.  

So, if you are looking, how to watch IPL in USA? All you need to do is get Hotstar subscription, and you are ready to enjoy your favorite matches in HD formats. Hotstar has a streaming partnership with Star Sports for the past five years. It comes with a lot of extraordinary features that are not available on any other platform. We will discuss that latter.

Subscribe Hotstar using our Promo HOT45 to get a flat 10% discount and other deals.  



What is Hotstar?

Hotstar, a subsidiary of Walt Disney India, is one of the biggest OTT platform owned by Novi Digital Private Limited. It offers more than 100,000 hours of movies and TV content in 9 different languages and covers almost every sports category. For now, there is no option to broadcast IPL live in the USA.

Hotstar has an official partnership with IPL and Star sports, so Hotstar has a specific IPL subscription program. You will get a $5 discount on your subscription using the Promo code HOT45.


Why is Hotstar best to stream IPL in the USA?
Here are some top-notch features that make Hotstar the best and legal option to watch IPL 2020. 

1. It has a user-friendly interface, and almost every type of Indian content is available on this platform.   

2.  You can stream Hotstar App on any device like Android, Apple devices, and Smart TV. Hotstar has its mobile app that is easy to operate, and you can install the App from Google Play Store and Apple store.   
3. Hotstar is commercial-free. All the matches that you will be streaming on Hotstar come with live commentary in 5 different languages. 
4. When it comes to watching live streaming or IPL scores, Hotstar is the only star. You can enjoy the whole match without any interruption, and all the videos are in HD content. The video loading has high-speed, even on a low bandwidth internet.

Other Top Notch Features of Hotstar
The new and exciting feature
Hotstar has introduced a new feature this year for the user who will live through their devices. There will be a play feed during live streaming that allows its users to share “excitement and support.”   You can support with Hotshots selfies, and all the users will be using emoji streams.

There is another new feature called "Duets" by which you can make custom videos with your favorite cricketers' shot reaction.

Seamless Video Playback
Hotstar ensures the best possible TV quality that offers its users an adaptive TV-watching technology. Smart and new technology allows video playback automatically according to your internet bandwidth. It makes your TV watching experience best for Wi-Fi internet connection and mobile network. The videos are mobile-optimized, which is the reason that Hotstar has millions of mobile users. 

Smart Search on Hotstar
Search content on Hotstar is optimized to scale back quality and provides autocomplete suggestions to its users. On the other hand, Hotstar provides tips for different videos according to your search history.

Dual connectivity
You won't miss IPL live streaming even if someone occupies your TV.  You can connect two devices simultaneously on a single account, so stream lives on your second device and never miss any exciting moment.

Live streaming in different languages
All the IPL matches on Hotstar will be available in 5 different languages. You can choose any of these languages according to your choice. Live commentary and pre-post match analysis will be available in the following languages.
English
Hindi
Bengali
Tamil
Kannada
You can cancel your Hotstar subscription without any charges within 48 hours.

Hotstar Mobile: 
Do you know more than 60% of Hotstar are mobile users? Mobile users are the main reason Hotstar had a record-breaking viewership during the 2019 IPL Final between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Hotstar comes with Mobile App that you can install in your mobile (Apple and Android) and Smart TV.

Video content on Hotstar is well optimized and comes with adjustable quality according to your internet bandwidth.

How to Watch IPL in Hotstar for free? (Warning: Unofficial streams)
New users in India can get a Month free trial. You can avail this free trial using a VPN, but that will not be a traditional way to entertain yourself. You may find some other platform where you can watch IPL for free, but this platform will be full of pop-up ads and viruses that can reduce your device performance. These platforms are full of bugs, and their only purpose is to derive traffic, and the video quality is terrible.

IPL Venue and the full schedule
Due to the current COVID 19 situation, IPL has changed its venue from India to UAE. IPL has already started on 19 September, and the Final will be taking place on 10 November.
The following stadiums will be hosting all matches op IPL:
 
1. Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
2. Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi
3. Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah

Conclusion:
If you are looking for a legal way to watch Hotstar in the USA, you do not have any option other than Hotstar. TV services like Dish TV and Willow TV do not have legal rights to broadcast live this year.

So what are you waiting for? Subscribe to Hotstar and start streaming your favorite Tournament that is already going on. New subscribers will get many promotions and deals and get many coupons for local restaurants and shopping malls.