Watch DC vs KKR today match live. Check time, TV channel, and live streaming details for IPL 2026.

Delhi Capitals will host the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match No. 51 of the IPL 2026. The game will be contested at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 8, with the toss set to take place at 07:00 pm IST.

Fans can watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network channels and live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.

The Capitals have been inconsistent in the 19th season of the tournament and have failed to find rhythm in the home and away matches so far. It will be tough for them to make it to the playoffs, considering the form of the players. KL Rahul is the only bright spot, with the batter amassing over 445 runs. The likes of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have found it hard to take wickets at regular intervals. DC would be hoping to see Mitchell Starc among the wickets in this crucial game.

Although the Knight Riders started on a below-par note, they have won three matches in a row. Ajinkya Rahane’s team are still in contention for the playoffs but need a win against the Capitals to stay in the hunt. KKR lack experience in the batting department, and their captain, Rahane, hasn’t been at his best as a batter and a leader. Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, and Cameron Green, the three overseas players, have fallen short of expectations. The fast bowlers are also inexperienced, with only spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine making inroads.

It is a contest between the franchises looking to keep themselves in the race for the second round. KKR are the favorites to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL 2026.

Where to watch the DC vs KKR match live today?

• TV Telecast – Star Sports Network Channels
• Live Streaming – JioHotStar App and website
• Subscription Required – Yes

DC vs KKR Match Timing & Venue Instructions

• Match – DC vs KKR
• DATE – May 8
• Time – 07:30 pm IST
• Venue – Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi

How to Watch DC vs KKR Online on Mobile & Smart TV

• Download the JioHotstar App and create a profile.
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• Click on the live match option to watch live proceedings and streaming.

How do I see the live DC vs KKR Match for free?

You can watch the match for free for 15 minutes. However, you need a paid subscription to watch full live match coverage.

FAQs – DC vs KKR Match 51 IPL 2026

Where can I watch today’s DC vs KKR match live?

The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network Channels and streamed live on the JioHotStar app and website.

What time does the DC vs KKR match start today?

The match will start at 07:30 pm IST, with the set to take place at 07:00 pm IST.

Is today’s match available for free streaming?

No. You need a subscription.

Which app shows live cricket matches today?

JioHotstar app

DC vs KKR IPL 2026 squads

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel (C), KL Rahul, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Dar, Nitish Rana, Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungisani Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Finn Allen, Rahul Tripathi, Sarthak Ranjan, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, Rachin Ravindra, Sunil Narine, Daksh Kamra, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi Dahiya, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Varun Chakravarthy, Prashant Solanki, Kartik Tyagi, Matheesha Pathirana, Blessing Muzarabani, Saurabh Dubey, Navdeep Saini