Lucknow Super Giants kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Rishabh Pant leads LSG with a powerful lineup featuring Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and pace stars Mohammed Shami and Mayank Yadav.
Axar Patel captains Delhi Capitals with KL Rahul, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs anchoring the batting. Both teams missed playoffs last season and are desperate for a winning start. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Here is the complete list of TV channels and streaming platforms broadcasting the LSG vs DC match across different regions.
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada | JioHotstar |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, Now TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports, Foxtel |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport | Sky Sport Now |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv Stream |
| Middle East | — | JioHotstar |
| Bangladesh | — | FanCode |
| Rest of World | — | JioHotstar (select regions) |
IPL 2026 Live Streaming Apps
Download these apps to watch the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match live on your mobile devices or smart TVs.
| App Name | Available In | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India, Middle East, Select regions | Rs 79 (Mobile), Rs 149 (Super), Rs 299 (Premium) |
| Willow TV | USA, Canada | $10/month or $80/year |
| Sky Go | United Kingdom | Included with Sky Sports package |
| Now TV | United Kingdom | £15/day or £35/month |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | AU$30/month (Basic), AU$46/month (Premium) |
| Sky Sport Now | New Zealand | $30/week, $55/month, $550/year |
| SuperSport | South Africa | R799/month (DStv Stream Premium) |
How to Watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live in India
Indian fans can watch the LSG vs DC match live on Star Sports Network channels and stream on JioHotstar app and website in multiple regional languages.
- TV Channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada
- Streaming Platform: JioHotstar (Mobile: Rs 79/month, Super: Rs 149/month, Premium: Rs 299/month)
How to Watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live in USA and Canada
North American cricket fans can catch all the IPL 2026 action live on Willow TV through cable providers or direct subscription.
- TV Channel: Willow TV (available via Spectrum, Dish, Xfinity)
- Streaming Platform: Willow TV App ($10/month or $80/year)
- OTT Providers: Sling TV (Desi Binge Plus), Fubo (add-on)
Fans can use ExpressVPN or NordVPN to access JioHotstar by connecting to an Indian server.
How to Watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live in UK
UK-based fans can enjoy the LSG vs DC clash live on Sky Sports Cricket channel and stream via Sky Go or Now TV.
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Cricket
- Streaming Platforms: Sky Go (included with Sky Sports package), Now TV (£15/day or £35/month)
Use a VPN to connect to an Indian server and access JioHotstar for alternative streaming options.
How to Watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live in Australia
Australian cricket fans can watch IPL 2026 live on Fox Sports via Foxtel or stream through Kayo Sports with a free 7-day trial for new users.
- TV Channel: Fox Sports (via Foxtel)
- Streaming Platform: Kayo Sports (AU$30/month Basic, AU$46/month Premium)
Connect to an Indian server using ExpressVPN to access JioHotstar as an alternative.
How to Watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live in New Zealand
New Zealand fans can tune into Sky Sport for live coverage of the LSG vs DC match or stream online via Sky Sport Now.
- TV Channel: Sky Sport
- Streaming Platform: Sky Sport Now ($30/week, $55/month, $550/year)
Use a VPN and connect to an Indian server to access JioHotstar for live streaming.
How to Watch LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Live in South Africa
South African viewers can watch IPL 2026 live on SuperSport channels or stream via DStv Stream Premium subscription.
- TV Channel: SuperSport
- Streaming Platform: DStv Stream (R799/month for Premium)
Connect to an Indian server using NordVPN or ExpressVPN to access JioHotstar.
LSG vs DC Probable XIs – IPL 2026
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Nitish Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Vipraj Nigam
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
Delhi Capitals hold a slight edge in this rivalry with four wins from seven meetings against Lucknow Super Giants.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 3 | 4 |
