Hotstar has taken a bold step to enhance football streaming in India. Starting this season, Disney+ Hotstar will stream the 2024/25 English Premier League (EPL) in 4K resolution.
With this move, fans watching on Smart TVs will enjoy an enhanced viewing experience.
Better Quality, Better Experience
In India, Hotstar has been a reliable platform for sports streaming, offering high-quality streams with fewer ads. Now, with 4K streaming, EPL fans can watch matches in stunning detail.
This improvement is especially exciting for those who watch on Smart TVs, since it enhances the action on the field. If sound quality is enhanced, viewers are in for a treat.
Disney+ Hotstar will stream over 100 matches in 4K throughout the 2024/25 EPL season. Not all matches will be available in 4K quality.
The 4K streams will only be available with English audio.
EPL 4K Requirements
Hotstar will offer 4K streaming of select EPL matches on 4K-enabled Living Room devices. This likely includes:
- Smart 4K TVs (2018 models and newer for Samsung and LG)
- Apple TV 4K (all generations)
- Fire TV devices that support 4K
Mobile devices and web browsers won’t support 4K streaming.
You’ll need a Premium Hotstar subscription of Rs. 1499 to access the 4K EPL streams. Standard or lower-tier plans won’t have access to this feature.
While Hotstar hasn’t specified the exact bandwidth needed for 4K EPL streaming, you’ll likely need at least 25 Mbps internet connection for smooth 4K streaming.
Hotstar vs. Other Platforms
While Hotstar improves, other streaming services in India struggle with sports content. Sony LIV, another major football platform, faces criticism for its poor streaming quality and excessive advertisements.
With the move to 4K streaming, Hotstar has become the go-to platform for football fans in India. For watching the popular English Premier League, it’s the most reliable option.
What’s Next for Sports Streaming?
It appears that sports streaming in India has a bright future with this development. However, Hotstar’s planned merger with another company still raises questions.
For now, football enthusiasts can watch their favourite EPL teams in stunning 4K quality.
Will other streaming platforms follow Hotstar’s footsteps and upgrade sports streaming quality? Share your thoughts!