Can IPL 2024 be watched for free on JioCinema?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 begins with a high-profile clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 22.

The game will be preceded by an opening ceremony, featuring performances from Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, singer Sonu Nigam and legendary music composer AR Rahman.

Speaking of the IPL 2024 opener, Chennai Super Kings will be led by a new captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad, who takes over from the legendary MS Dhoni. You can watch all the action in the CSK vs RCB clash for free on the JioCinema app as well as the website.

Under Dhoni, CSK won a record-equalling fifth IPL title last year. They beat Gujarat Titans in the final by five wickets (via DLS method) in a last-ball finish at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

RCB will be under greater pressure to deliver the goods after the women's team recently lifted the WPL 2024 by beating Delhi Capitals in the final by eight wickets. Bengaluru had failed to make the playoffs in IPL 2023.

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How to watch IPL 2024 for free?

All the games of the Indian Premier League 2024 can be watched for free on the JioCinema app and website. A post on JioCinema's X handle said that fans can watch IPL 2024 games for free on 'any mobile, computer or smart TV, across Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL'.

The live telecast of the Indian Premier League 2024 games will be available on Star Sports network channels in India, but fans need to have a Star Sports subscription to watch them.

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IPL 2024: Schedule of 21 matches has been announced so far

Only the schedule for the first 21 games of IPL 2024 (March 22 to April 7) has been announced so far. The full schedule of the T20 league is likely to be announced soon now that the dates of the general elections have been confirmed.

There were speculations that the second half of the tournament might be moved to the UAE once again due to the Lok Sabha elections in India. However, the BCCI has confirmed that the full edition will be hosted in the country.

As per the schedule announced so far, the CSK-RCB opener will be followed by two double-headers. Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals in Chandigarh in the day game on Saturday, March 23, while Kolkata Knight Riders take on SunRisers Hyderabad in the evening game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

On Sunday, March 24, Rajasthan Royals meet Lucknow Super Giants in the day game in Jaipur, while Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad in the evening.