Sports is something which brings people together. It’s not just a game. It’s an emotion for billions of people around the world. Do you remember the India- Pakistan 2015 World Cup match? More than 1 billion people watched the match. With evident hostility between the countries, that cricket match meant something for the citizens. Such is the impact of this sport!
Bringing back the same amount of jaw dropping and nail-biting moments, IPL was brought to life! 20 overs of mind-blowing cricket and entertainment at its peak, the Indian Premier League is one of the most celebrated leagues for cricket fans worldwide. The 15th edition of IPL has already started this year and will go on till 29th May.
As a true cricket fan, you shouldn’t miss this spectacle! You can watch the match either on your TV on Star Sports (and regional Star Sports) channels or watch it live on Disney+Hotstar. Most people don’t have the Star Sports channels included in their DTH plans. Therefore, it is better to use Hotstar to catch your favourite IPL teams every day!
And now you can watch these matches for free on Disney+Hotstar platform with a simple Airtel online mobile recharge. Wondering how?
Let us explain!
Watch IPL live for free with Airtel online mobile recharge
If you don’t have Star Sports included in you DTH plan or you simply don’t have DTH at your home, the best way to watch IPL is on Disney+Hotstar. It solely has the rights to do a live telecast of the matches every day.
Generally, Disney+Hotstar works on a subscription-based plan. There are 3 plans you can choose from.
The Mobile edition
The mobile edition of the OTT platform is worth Rs. 499. It allows you one user to watch their favourite shows, movies, live sports, etc., on their smart phones.
The video quality offered is 720p HD which is quite good for a phone.
Super plan
The Super plan can be accessed on both phone and laptop/TV/PC. Maximum 2 devices can be logged in with one super plan. You will also get:
- 1080p Video quality
- Dolby 5.1 audio quality
You will have to pay Rs. 899 per year for this plan.
Premium plan
The premium plan as the name suggests is a premium plan. It supports over 4 devices. Moreover, you will get:
- 4K video quality
- Dolby 5.1 audio quality
- Ad free movies and shows (except sports)
You can either pay Rs. 1499 per year or Rs. 299 per month.
What if you don’t have to pay anything at all?! You can get free subscription of Disney+Hotstar mobile edition worth Rs. 499 for free with a simple Airtel online mobile recharge.
Here’s a list of 5 prepaid plans offered by Airtel which will get you a free subscription for Disney+Hotstar.
Free Disney+Hotstar mobile subscription with Airtel online mobile recharge
Just log in to your Thanks app or head over to the Airtel website to do an online recharge for the following pack values:
The Rs 499 mobile recharge
The 499-recharge pack is a ‘truly unlimited’ recharge. It basically means you will get unlimited talk time for all your local and STD calls with this particular pack.
In terms of data, you will get 2 GB data per day for 28 days (pack validity).
The best part of the recharge is its free subscription of Disney+Hotstar mobile edition for 1 whole year! You will save Rs. 499, originally paid for the mobile subscription of the platform and money you would have spent on subscribing to Star Sports on your DTH.
The Rs 399 pack
If you are a just an IPL enthusiast and only want Hotstar subscription to watch the league, you can opt for this affordable mobile recharge pack.
It offers you 2.5 GB data per day for 28 days.
When it comes to Disney+Hotstar, the subscription for the mobile edition will last for 3 months at no extra cost.
The Rs 599 Airtel online mobile recharge pack
If the amount of mobile data offered with a plan is an important factor to you, this is the plan for you.
With this plan, you will get:
- 3 GB data per day
- 28 days
- 1-year FREE subscription of Disney+Hotstar mobile plan
With 3 GB data every day and free 1-year mobile Hotstar subscription, there’s no limit to the number of shows you can binge watch daily!
The Rs 839 pack
If you would like to invest in a mid-range Airtel online mobile recharge plan which goes on for 2-3 months, this is the pack for you.
It offers:
- 2 GB data per day
- Validity 84 days
- Disney+Hotstar mobile subscription for 3 months FREE
Do this mobile recharge and relax for 3 months with no tension of recharging your phone again!
The Rs 3359 mobile recharge
Offered by Airtel to users looking for long-term recharge plans, the Rs 3359 is one of the bestselling recharges. The plan’s validity is of 1 year.
It offers:
- 2.5 GB data per day
- 365 days
- Free Disney+Hotstar subscription for 1 year
The above-mentioned plans also offer additional benefits like:
- Amazon Prime Video FREE Trial (time period depending on the pack)
- Free online courses to upskill for a year on Shaw Academy online platform
- Free Wynk Music
- Free Hello tunes
- 3 Months subscription of Apollo 24|7 circle
- Cashbacks up to Rs. 40
Head over to Airtel Thanks recharge section to know more about these rewards.
In case, you don’t have an Airtel sim to enjoy these benefits, you can also check certain prepaid Jio plans for Disney+Hotstar subscription.
Or buy a new Airtel sim card online using Airtel’s website or from the Airtel Thanks app. Once you place the order for a new Airtel sim card online, your prepaid sim will be delivered to your home instantly!
Wrapping up
Don’t miss out on the IPL fun! Get an Airtel sim card online and do a prepaid Airtel online mobile recharge to get a free subscription for Disney+Hotstar mobile edition easily.
Just recharge your phone with the above-mentioned packs, download the Hotstar app, and login with your Airtel number. Explore unlimited content, binge-watch your favourite series, and most importantly, catch the semi-final/final matches of IPL for free, right on your phone! Now that’s a deal!