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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
JioStar, Sony to broadcast Team India's England tours for next two years
JioStar, through its streaming platform JioHotstar, will exclusively stream all matches of India's tours of England — including Tests, one-day internationals (ODIs) and T20 internationals — while Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) will retain television rights for these events via Sony Entertainment Television, both companies said in a joint statement. As per the agreement, the partnership covers India's tours of England in 2025 and 2026. The upcoming Test series between the two countries begins on 20 June this year. This comes at a time when JioHotstar — the combined platform of Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema — holds streaming rights for a broad range of cricket events, including International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments, the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the Women's Premier League (WPL). 'This collaboration is a win-win for all stakeholders involved — especially Indian cricket fans — and serves the broader sporting landscape,' said Sanjog Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sports and Live Experiences, JioStar. 'The combination of JioHotstar's deep digital footprint with SPNI's broadcast network will universalise access to India's tours of England.' Gaurav Banerjee, Managing Director and CEO, SPNI, said, 'Backed by the power of the Sony TV network and the digital prowess of JioStar, this first-of-its-kind partnership will hope to redefine cricket coverage. Our deep thanks to our partners in the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) for their support.'
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sony sub-licenses India-England Test series digital rights to JioHotstar
JioStar and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have partnered for India's 2025–26 cricket tours of England , with JioStar securing exclusive digital streaming rights on JioHotstar and SPNI retaining TV rights via Sony Entertainment Television. By partnering with JioStar, SPNI has streamlined its focus on television while reducing its exposure to the competitive digital space. For JioHotstar, the deal strengthens its cricket content lineup and helps maintain engagement across its large digital user base. The five-match Test series, beginning June 20, 2025, will be streamed live on JioHotstar and broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. This collaboration aims to make cricket coverage accessible across platforms and reflects an increasing focus on shared distribution strategies in sports broadcasting. Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports and Live Experiences at JioStar, said, 'This collaboration is a win-win for all stakeholders involved — especially Indian Cricket fans — and serves the broader sporting landscape. The combination of JioHotstar's deep digital footprint with SPNI's broadcast network will universalise access to India's tours of England. As the habitual destination for Cricket viewing, JioHotstar is committed to offering millions of fans — inclusive, intuitive, interactive and immersive viewing experiences. We will continue to leverage the power of our story-telling, consumer-focussed product features and connectivity to unlock infinite possibilities of serving fans on our platforms.' The Test series will begin at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20, followed by matches in Birmingham (July 2), Lord's (July 10), Manchester (July 23), and The Oval (July 31). The partnership also includes India's 2026 tour of England, covering three ODIs and five T20Is. Gaurav Banerjee, MD and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, said, 'We are thrilled to bring this fantastic partnership to cricket fans for India's tour to England! Backed by the power of the Sony TV network and the digital prowess of JioStar — this first-of-its-kind partnership will hope to redefine cricket coverage. Our deep thanks to our partners in ECB for their support.' SPNI acquired exclusive India broadcast rights for England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) properties in 2023 as part of an eight-year agreement extending through 2031.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cricket gets a double screen deal: JioHotstar, Sony team up to deliver India's 2025-2026 England tours
Great news for cricket lovers. JioStar and Sony will broadcast India's England tours. The partnership covers both digital and television platforms. JioStar will stream matches on JioHotstar. Sony will broadcast on Sony Sports Network. The highlight is the five-match Test series in June 2025. A white-ball tour in 2026 is also included. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a win for cricket fans JioStar and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announced on Monday that they have teamed up to deliver India's 2025 and 2026 tours of England across both digital and television the partnership, JioStar will stream all matches exclusively on JioHotstar , while Sony will broadcast them on the Sony Sports headline attraction is a five-match Test series starting June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. The series then moves to Birmingham (July 2), Lord's (July 10), Manchester (July 23), and wraps up at The Oval (July 31). As part of the extended arrangement, the 2026 white-ball tour — featuring three ODIs and five T20Is — will also be part of this shared rights deal."This collaboration is a win-win for all stakeholders involved - especially Indian Cricket fans - and serves the broader sporting landscape. The combination of JioHostar's deep digital footprint with SPNI's broadcast network will universalise access to India's tours of England," said Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports and Live experiences, Gaurav Banerjee, MD and CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India, lauded the move as a "first of its kind."'We are thrilled to bring this fantastic partnership to cricket fans for India's tour to England! Backed by the power of the Sony TV network and the digital prowess of JioStar - This first of its kind partnership will hope to redefine cricket coverage. Our deep thanks to our partners in ECB for their support," he had secured exclusive rights to ECB's India territory in 2023 under an eight-year deal that runs through 2031.
