JioStar bags exclusive US Open broadcast rights for 5 years
exclusive broadcast and streaming rights
for the US Open Tennis Championships in India for the next five years. The agreement was secured through the USTA's media rights agency, IMG. All matches from the
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
will be broadcast on the
Star Sports Network
and streamed on
JioHotstar
.
This year's US Open will feature Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will defend their men's and women's singles titles, respectively. The men's and women's singles main draws will span 15 competition days.
The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will feature 16 pairs competing for a US$ 1 million prize. The field includes top-ranked players and nine Grand Slam singles champions. Notable pairings are Alcaraz with Emma Raducanu, Sinner with Emma Navarro, Świątek with Casper Ruud, Djokovic with Olga Danilovic, and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. Ben Shelton will partner with Taylor Townsend, while defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will also compete.
JioStar plans to implement tech-driven features for its coverage, including multi-language commentary and behind-the-scenes access on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. 'We are thrilled to add the US Open to our expanding portfolio of world-class sporting events. This association with the USTA deepens the range of premier global sports content available to fans on our platforms,' said Harry Griffith, head of International acquisitions and syndication, JioStar. 'With the US Open, JioStar is now the home of two of the four prestigious Grand Slams, offering year-round tennis coverage and reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier live action to every corner of the country.'
'We are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India,' said Kirsten Corio, chief commercial officer, USTA. 'JioStar's forward-thinking, digital-first approach and their vast scale make them the ideal partner to carry the tournament into a new era. We look forward to connecting with tennis fans on the platforms they use most, delivering a world-class viewing experience that is innovative and engaging.
The addition of the US Open rights expands JioStar's sports portfolio, which includes ICC events, the TATA IPL, Premier League, Wimbledon, and Pro Kabaddi League. The US Open 2025 will run from August 18 to September 7.
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