Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 16 of IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10, 2026. Riyan Parag’s RR are unbeaten with three wins from three matches, while Rajat Patidar’s RCB also remain undefeated with two wins.
Yashasvi Jaiswal leads RR’s batting with 170 runs, supported by teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive starts. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt headline RCB’s strong opening combination. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.
RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Here is the complete list of TV channels and streaming platforms broadcasting the RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Live in India
Indian fans can watch the RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Live in UK
UK-based fans can enjoy the RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Live in New Zealand
New Zealand fans can tune into Sky Sport for live coverage of the RR vs RCB 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 RR vs RCB 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.
RR vs RCB Probable XIs – IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Ravi Bishnoi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal
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RR vs RCB IPL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record against Rajasthan Royals.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 34 | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 34 | 14 | 17 | 3 |
