JioHotstar Subscription Offers & Recharge Plans (2026)

Looking for the best JioHotstar subscription offer or a free plan bundled with your recharge? You’re in the right place.

JioHotstar updated its pricing in January 2026 and all three major operators — Jio, Airtel, and VI — now bundle JioHotstar with select recharge plans. This guide covers every current offer, what’s still valid, what has expired, and how to get the cheapest deal.

Last updated: March 2026. Plans and prices change frequently — always verify on the official app before recharging.

JioHotstar Subscription Plans (2026 Updated Pricing)

JioHotstar revised its subscription structure effective January 28, 2026. Monthly plans are now available across all tiers. Here’s the current pricing:

Plan	Monthly	Quarterly	Annual	Devices	Quality
Mobile	₹79	₹149	₹499	1 mobile only	HD, ads
Super	₹149	₹349	₹1,099	2 devices	Full HD, ads
Premium	₹299	₹699	₹2,199	4 devices	4K, ad-free*

*Ad-free except during live sports and certain live events.

Quick pointers before picking a plan:

• Mobile plan — strictly for one mobile screen. No TV casting or mirroring.
• Super plan — works on mobile, web, and TV. Best value for most users.
• Premium plan — 4K quality, up to 4 devices simultaneously. Ideal for families.
• Hollywood content is included in Super and Premium. Mobile users need a separate add-on: ₹49/month, ₹129/quarter, or ₹399/year.

JioHotstar Subscription Offers for IPL 2026

IPL 2026 is live on JioHotstar and it is not free. But you don’t need to pay separately for a subscription if you pick the right recharge plan. All three major telecom operators have bundled JioHotstar with select prepaid plans specifically for the IPL season.

If you want free streaming links instead, check our IPL live links 2026 article.

1. Jio Recharge Plans with Free JioHotstar

Jio has the most options right now. Here are the confirmed plans that include a free JioHotstar subscription:

• ₹100 add-on pack — 5GB data + 3 months of JioHotstar Mobile subscription. 30-day validity. Works as a top-up if you already have an active main plan.
• ₹195 Cricket Data Pack — 15GB total data for 90 days + 3 months JioHotstar Mobile subscription. Data-only, no calling benefits.
• ₹949 prepaid plan — 2GB/day + unlimited 5G + unlimited calling + 100 SMS/day + 84-day validity + 3 months JioHotstar Mobile subscription.

Check all Jio + JioHotstar plans

Note: If you are on a monthly recharge cycle, activate the JioHotstar benefit within 48 hours of your plan expiry. For 3-month or 6-month plan users, the 3-month JioHotstar access kicks in automatically.

Jio’s 5G plans ₹299+ range includes Super‑tier JioHotstar for around 90 days.

2. Airtel Recharge Plans with Free JioHotstar

Airtel has bundled JioHotstar into multiple prepaid plans for 2026. Compared to Jio, the plans are slightly pricier but include solid extras like Xstream Play (22+ OTTs) and Apollo 24*7:

• ₹549 — 3GB/day, 28-day validity + 3 months JioHotstar + 22+ OTTs via Xstream Play.
• ₹979 — 2GB/day, 84-day validity + 3 months JioHotstar + Xstream Play.
• ₹3,999 — 2.5GB/day, 365-day validity + 1 year JioHotstar + 1 OTT on Xstream.

Airtel standalone JioHotstar add-on plans (no data included):

• ₹149 — 3 months JioHotstar Mobile plan.
• ₹499 — 1 year JioHotstar Mobile plan.

Check all Airtel + JioHotstar plans

3. VI Recharge Plans with Free JioHotstar

VI has a straightforward add-on for IPL 2026:

VI ₹101 add-on pack (requires an existing active main plan):

• 1 month of JioHotstar Mobile subscription
• 5GB of extra data
• 30-day validity

VI also has a ₹151 plan that gives 8GB data + 3 months JioHotstar Mobile subscription (30-day validity, add-on only).

Check all VI + JioHotstar plans

All three operators are running IPL 2026 bundled offers. Specific plans and availability can vary by circle. Always verify on the official recharge page before proceeding.

4. JioHotstar Subscription Discount & Promo Code Offers

Apart from telecom bundles, JioHotstar runs select-user discount offers from time to time. If you check eligibility on the official JioHotstar website or app, you might find:

• 3-month Mobile plan for as low as ₹49 (vs regular ₹149)
• Super plan for as low as ₹79/quarter (vs regular ₹349)

These aren’t available to everyone — JioHotstar targets lapsed or inactive subscribers with these promos. Check your account on the JioHotstar app or website to see if you’re eligible. No promo code is needed; the discounted price shows up automatically for eligible users.

5. Free JioHotstar with Times Prime

Times Prime is an annual membership (currently priced around ₹959–₹1,199/year) that bundles 30+ premium benefits. For JioHotstar specifically, you get:

• 6 months of JioHotstar Super (TV + Mobile plan) — included in the base membership
• SonyLIV Premium access
• Swiggy One Lite, Lenskart Gold, Uber credits, and more

If you’re already paying for multiple OTT platforms, Times Prime works out cheaper since you’re splitting the annual cost across several services. The JioHotstar Super benefit alone (6 months) is worth ₹700+ at regular pricing.

6. [Offer Ended March 2026] Free Times Prime with VISA Signature Cards

This offer ran from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and has now ended. VISA Signature credit cardholders could claim a free 1-year Times Prime membership (which included 6 months of JioHotstar Super) at no cost.

Keeping this here for reference — VISA and Times Prime have run this offer in previous years, so it may return. If you have a VISA Signature card, it’s worth checking this page in case the offer gets renewed.

7. Credit Card & Reward Point Hacks for JioHotstar

If you don’t want to change your recharge plan, you can still unlock JioHotstar using the right credit card or by burning unused reward points.

Bank of Baroda Vikram Credit Card

The Bank of Baroda Vikram credit card is marketed as a lifetime-free (LTF) card for eligible users and comes with a complimentary 3‑month Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar subscription as a welcome benefit after your first transaction.^*

• No joining or annual fee for LTF variants, subject to bank eligibility and offers.
• Hotstar benefit is triggered once you activate the card and make your first spend.
• Three months of access easily covers the entire IPL season with buffer.

Redeeming SBI Credit Card Reward Points

If you already hold an SBI credit card, you may be able to redeem your accumulated reward points for a Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar gift voucher from the SBI Card rewards catalogue.

• Log in to the SBI Card app or website, go to “Rewards → Redeem Rewards”.
• Search for “Disney+ Hotstar” or “JioHotstar” vouchers.
• Select the denomination, redeem points, and apply the voucher on the JioHotstar app.

This is a good use of points that would otherwise sit idle or be spent on low‑value merchandise.

*Exact eligibility, fee structure and Hotstar tie‑ups can change. Always confirm the latest benefits on the official Bank of Baroda and SBI Card websites before applying or redeeming.

Which JioHotstar Plan Should You Get?

Here’s a quick breakdown based on your use case:

• Just want IPL on your phone? The Mobile plan at ₹79/month is enough. Or get it free with a Jio ₹100 add-on or Airtel ₹149 add-on.
• Want TV + mobile streaming? Go with Super at ₹349/quarter. The ₹949 Jio plan also bundles this for free if you’re due for a recharge anyway.
• Watching with family or need 4K? Premium at ₹699/quarter covers 4 devices with 4K quality.
• Using multiple OTT apps? Times Prime at ~₹959–1,199/year makes sense if you also use SonyLIV and other platforms.
• Non-Jio user on a budget? Check the JioHotstar app for personalized discount offers — you may get the 3-month plan for as low as ₹49.

Looking for the best JioHotstar subscription offer or a free plan bundled with your recharge? You’re in the right place.

JioHotstar updated its pricing in January 2026 and all three major operators — Jio, Airtel, and VI — now bundle JioHotstar with select recharge plans. This guide covers every current offer, what’s still valid, what has expired, and how to get the cheapest deal.

Last updated: March 2026. Plans and prices change frequently — always verify on the official app before recharging.