How to Watch JioHotstar & IPL Cricket in the US in 2026 (VPN Guide)

Your Indian streaming subscription is geo-locked to India and stops working the moment you land in the US. Here is the two-minute fix.

Why your subscription stops working in the US

Streaming rights for cricket and Indian shows are sold country by country. So apps like JioHotstar and Sony LIV check your location and block playback the instant you are outside India — even though you are paying for the subscription. It is not a bug; it is a licensing rule.

The fix: a VPN set to India

A VPN routes your connection through a server in India, so the app sees an Indian location and plays normally. Setup is about two minutes:

• Install a reputable VPN app.
• Connect to an India server.
• Open JioHotstar / Sony LIV and press play.

Watching on your TV

Install the VPN app directly on your smart TV, or run the VPN on your phone’s hotspot / your router, then cast. That is how most people watch match days on the big screen.

Which VPN?

You want one with reliable, fast India servers (live sport needs low buffering). Look for a solid free tier to test first, or a provider known for streaming reliability. We list the ones that actually work with Hotstar rather than the ones with the biggest ad budgets.

Is this legal?

A VPN itself is completely legal to use. However, using one to bypass a streaming service’s regional restrictions may breach that service’s terms of use — that is a decision you make for yourself. We would rather tell you that honestly than pretend there is no catch.

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