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India captains past and present collide in the IPL final today, Virat Kohli leading the way for reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Shubman Gill flying the flag for the Gujarat Titans. Despite being giants of the game, however, they're the respective primary targets of bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kagiso Rabada.
RCB have won the toss and elected to chase, putting the onus on GT to come out and set an imposing target, which hasn't necessarily been their strength this season.
Here's how to watch IPL final 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE!
The 2026 Indian Premier League final takes place today (Sunday, May 31).
► Time — 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST / 12 a.m. AEST (Mon.)
• WATCH FREE — Cricbuzz (select countries)
• U.S. — Willow TV via Sling
• Watch anywhere — try Surfshark for FREE with a 7-day trial
Kumar has held Gill to fewer than 16 runs across their past meetings, while Rabada — the Indian Premier League's top head-hunter — has claimed Kohli in five of their previous 16 tussles. Rabada, incidentally, is the only player with more wickets to his name than Kumar this season.
RCB topped the IPL standings, with GT finishing in second, but there was a chasm between the teams when they met in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Rajat Patidar thrashed home an unbeaten 93 off 33 to power the holders to a resounding 92-run victory. While Kohli was able to withstand the Rabada onslaught, Gill was bowled for two by Kumar.
However, he returned to form emphatically in Qualifier 2 on Friday, downing Rajasthan Royals and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a cool 104 off 53, and there's one big difference between the IPL final and Qualifier 1: today's decider is being played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — GT's home ground and stronghold.
A storm, however, disrupted the team's travel plans, leaving them with less than 24 hours to prepare for today's showpiece.
Here's how to watch the 2026 Indian Premier League final online and on TV — starting with free streaming options. Keep scrolling for the team news.
Can I watch the IPL final free of charge?
RCB vs Gujarat Titans is free-to-air in select MENA countries via Cricbuzz (iOS / Android). All you need is an account.
The eligible locations are: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
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How to watch IPL final 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching RCB vs Gujarat Titans on your usual subscription?
You can still stream the IPL final live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Surfshark is our top pick of the options:
How to watch IPL final 2026 live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., the IPL final is exclusive to Willow TV.
Willow is carried by a number of cable providers, including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more. Alternatively, it's also available as its own standalone subscription service.
You can also access Willow via Sling TV, as part of an unbeatable deal for cricket fans. Its Desi Binge Plus and Dakshin Flex plans (among other Indian-language plans) get you a Willow TV subscription from just $10/month, with no need to sign up to a Blue or Orange plan first. And no long contracts either.
Willow is where you'll find the majority of cricket coverage in the U.S., which means a Sling TV subscription more or less has your cricket itch scratched.
Already subscribed but outside the U.S. right now? A VPN like Surfshark will help you tap into RCB vs Gujarat Titans.
How to watch IPL final 2026 live streams in the U.K.
In the U.K., the IPL final is being shown on Sky Sports and its dedicated Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event channels.
That means you'll also be able to tune in via its Sky Go app on mobiles, laptops and games consoles, or through a Now Sports Membership if you'd prefer a more flexible plan.
If you're on holiday outside the U.K., you can still follow your usual IPL final live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as Surfshark.
How to watch IPL final 2026 live streams 2026 in India
Fans in India can watch this year's IPL final on Star Sports, with live streaming available via JioHotstar.
JioHotstar plans start at just Rs. 79/month (around $0.85 USD), although there's the option to purchase an annual package for for Rs. 499 ($5.40 USD).
If you live in India but aren't at home right now, you can still watch RCB vs Gujarat Titans by using a quality VPN like Surfshark to unlock your usual service.
How to watch IPL final 2026 live streams in Australia
In Australia, IPL final coverage is available on Fox Sports via Foxtel, as well as Kayo Sports.
Kayo plans start from AU$30/month after a 7-day FREE trial, and include NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 2026 and more.
Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN like Surfshark to tune in on your account as if you were back home.
IPL final 2026 team news
RCB team: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Jacob Duffy, Rasikh Dar
Gujarat Titans team: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Holder, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Kagiso Rabada, Mohd Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj
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