How to Watch the English Premier League on TV and Stream in India
The English Premier League, popularly known as the Premier League, is one of the most prominent football leagues in the world. It features some of the most followed teams globally, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. Due to its worldwide popularity, the Premier League is considered the biggest domestic football league in the world.
Watch the English Premier League 2024/25 Season in India
On TV:
Indian fans can watch the Premier League on the Star Sports Network, which broadcasts matches on Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select 1 HD, and Star Sports Select 2 HD. Contact your DTH or cable TV operator to subscribe to the Star Sports Network.
Online Streaming:
To stream the Premier League live on your computer or laptop, visit hotstar.com and subscribe to one of their plans:
- Super Plan: ₹299/quarter or ₹899/year. Allows laptop viewing, two device logins, and 1080p video quality.
- Premium Plan: ₹299/month, ₹499/quarter, or ₹1499/year. Allows laptop viewing, four device logins, ad-free shows (except sports), and 2160p video quality.
On Mobile:
To watch the Premier League on your mobile, download the Disney+ Hotstar app and subscribe to one of their plans:
- Mobile Plan: ₹149/quarter or ₹499/year. Allows viewing on one device in 720p video quality.
- Super Plan: ₹299/quarter or ₹899/year. Allows two device logins and 1080p video quality.
- Premium Plan: ₹299/month, ₹499/quarter, or ₹1499/year. Allows four device logins, ad-free shows (except sports), and 2160p video quality.
How to watch the English Premier League for Free
Unfortunately, there is no legal way to watch the Premier League for free in India. To enjoy the matches, you will need to subscribe to one of the aforementioned plans.
When Does the Premier League 2024/25 Season Start?
The 2024/25 Premier League season is set to start on August 17, 2024, and will conclude on May 25, 2025. The fixtures for the new season will be announced on June 18, 2024.
Format of the English Premier League
The English Premier League began in 1992, replacing the previous English Football League as the top-flight competition, which had been in place from 1988 to 1992. Each season, 20 of England's best teams compete to be crowned champions of English football. The league runs for 10 months, starting around the second week of August and concluding in the second or third week of May.
At the end of the season, the three teams at the bottom of the league table are relegated to the EFL Championship. The team finishing first wins the Premier League title. The top four teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League, with a potential fifth spot available if Premier League teams perform well in the previous season's Champions League. Additionally, the 5th, 6th, and 7th placed teams qualify for the Europa League and the Conference League.
Promotion and Relegation
The top two teams from the EFL Championship earn direct promotion to the Premier League. Teams finishing from third to sixth in the Championship compete in play-offs, with the winner earning the third promotion spot to the Premier League.
Premier League 2023/24: A Season to Remember
The 2023/24 Premier League season was historic, with Manchester City winning the title for a record fourth consecutive time. Arsenal finished second with 89 points, just two points behind Manchester City. Liverpool secured third place, while Aston Villa surprised everyone by clinching the final Champions League spot in fourth place.
Tottenham Hotspur finished fifth, earning a Europa League spot. Chelsea, in sixth place, will also compete in European football, either in the Europa League or the Conference League, depending on the FA Cup final outcome between Manchester United and Manchester City. If United wins, they will play in the Europa League, and Chelsea will be in the Conference League. If City wins, Chelsea will join the Europa League, and Newcastle will play in the Conference League.
Luton Town, Sheffield United, and Burnley were relegated this season, while Leicester City and Ipswich Town earned promotion to the Premier League. Leeds United, Southampton, West Brom, and Norwich will compete in play-offs to determine the third team promoted next season.
Final Thoughts
The 2023/24 Premier League season was thrilling, and the 2024/25 season promises to be just as exciting. Now that you have all the information you need, you can prepare to watch the Premier League and cheer for your favorite teams.
Author: Ramesh Singh