The 2021-22 season of the English Premier League has been kicked off on the 13th of August. The league will be concluded on 22 May 2022 with the last match of the season between Liverpool vs Wolves. There is no doubt that EPL is the most popular football league in India, even bigger than Indian Super League. Last season, around 155 million Indians tracked the competition and the number of fans is increasing with every season. The live telecast of EPL 2021-22 is available on TV channels in India. Also, fans are able to stream each and every match on the OTT platform. Here are broadcast details of the English top-flight in India.
The Premier League will get its new champion after 380 matches scheduled to play from 13 August 2021 to 22 May 2022. Norwich City and Watford are back to the EPL after getting relegated for one season while Brentford is making its first-ever appearance in the top flight. Defending champions Manchester City, Chelsea, Man United, and Liverpool are hot favorites to win the title.
EPL Live Telecast in India
In 2019, Star India had renewed the EPL telecast rights deal till 2022. So, the ongoing season can be watched on the various Star Sports channels. Mainly, Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2 channels will show the games, however, some matches can also be watched on Star Sports 3 channel. It’s worth noting that not all the EPL matches will have a live TV telecast in India. On weekday 1, Star will broadcast 7 out of 10 games. Below, at the fixtures table, you can find out on which channel a particular match will be available.
Fans who want to watch English Premier League online can tune in to the Disney+Hotstar app. A VIP pass worth INR 399 is needed to purchase to get access to EPL content on the OTT platform.
EPL 2021-22 Channel Numbers on DTH services in India
Dish TV: Star Sports Select 1 HD (Channel 645), Star Sports Select 2 HD (Channel 646), Star Sports 3 (Channel 650)
Tata Sky: Star Sports Select 1 SD (Channel 464), Star Sports Select 1 HD (Channel 463), Star Sports Select 2 SD (Channel 466) Star Sports 2 HD (Channel 465), Star Sports 3 (Channel 458)
D2h: Star Sports Select 1 HD (Channel 929), Star Sports Select 2 HD (Channel 930)
Airtel DTH: Star Sports Select 1 SD (Channel 283), Star Sports Select 1 HD (Channel 300), Star Sports Select 2 SD (Channel 284) Star Sports 2 HD (Channel 301), Star Sports 3 (Channel 306)
Sun Direct TV: Star Sports Select 1 SD (Channel 514), Star Sports Select 1 HD (Channel 987), Star Sports Select 2 SD (Channel 522) Star Sports 2 HD (Channel 988), Star Sports 3 (Channel 518)
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English Premier League August 2021 Fixtures in Indian Time
Matchday 1 Schedule (14-15 August)
| No. | Match | Date (India) | Time (IST) | Channel |
| 1 | Brentford vs Arsenal | 14 August | 12:30 PM | Star Sports Select 1 |
| 2 | Man United vs Leeds | 14 August | 5:00 PM | Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports 3 |
| 3 | Leicester vs Wolves | 14 August | 7:30 PM | Star Sports Select 2 |
| 4 | Chelsea vs Crystal Place | 14 August | 7:30 PM | Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports 3 |
| 5 | Watford vs Aston Villa | 14 August | 7:30 PM | No Telecast |
| 6 | Everton vs Southampton | 14 August | 7:30 PM | No Telecast |
| 7 | Burnley vs Brighton | 14 August | 7:30 PM | No Telecast |
| 8 | Norwich City vs Liverpool | 14 August | 10:00 PM | Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports 3 |
| 9 | Newcastle vs West Ham | 15 August | 6:30 PM | Star Sports Select 1 |
| 10 | Tottenham vs Manchester City | 15 August | 9:00 PM | Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports 3 |
Matchday 2 Schedule (21-23 August)
| No. | Match | Date (India) | Time (IST) | Channel |
| 11 | Liverpool vs Burnley | 21 August | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| 12 | Aston Villa vs Newcastle | 21 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 13 | Crystal Place vs Brentford | 21 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 14 | Leeds United vs Everton | 21 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 15 | Man City vs Norwich City | 21 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 16 | Brighton vs Watford | 21 August | 10:00 PM | TBD |
| 17 | Southampton vs Man United | 22 August | 6:30 PM | TBD |
| 18 | Wolves vs Tottenham | 22 August | 6:30 PM | TBD |
| 19 | Arsenal vs Chelsea | 22 August | 9:00 PM | TBD |
| 20 | West Ham vs Leicester | 23 August | 12:30 PM | TBD |
Matchday 3 Schedule (28-29 August)
| No. | Match | Date (India) | Time (IST) | Channel |
| 21 | Man City vs Arsenal | 28 August | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| 22 | Newcastle vs Southampton | 28 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 23 | Brighton vs Everton | 28 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 24 | West Ham vs Crystal Place | 28 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 25 | Norwich City vs Leicester | 28 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 26 | Aston Villa vs Brentford | 28 August | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| 27 | Liverpool vs Chelsea | 28 August | 10:00 PM | TBD |
| 28 | Burnley vs Leeds United | 29 August | 6:30 PM | TBD |
| 29 | Tottenham vs Watford | 29 August | 6:30 PM | TBD |
| 30 | Wolves vs Man United | 29 August | 9:00 PM | TBD |