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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From 50 million to ...: How IPL helped JioHotstar reach almost close to Netflix's global subscribers
JioHotstar has witnessed a 'remarkable' surge in its subscriber base, now exceeding 280 million, a growth largely attributed to the immense popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a report has said, highlighting that this figure brings JioHotstar close to the global subscriber count of streaming giant Netflix , which stands at approximately 300 million. According to a Financial Times report, subscriptions to JioHotstar jumped from 50 million in March to 280 million this month, marking a substantial increase in a short period. JioHostar -- which was formed six months ago from the merger of JioCinema with Disney+ Hotstar in India -- currently holds both the digital and television rights for the IPL tournament. Paid subscription may have driven subscriber count The report says that the transition to a paid model for IPL matches on JioHotstar, following a period where they were freely accessible on Reliance's Jio platforms, appears to have driven this significant subscriber growth for India's largest streaming platform. "It has been the biggest season of IPL till now. Both in terms of viewership as well as monetisation," Sanjog Gupta, JioStar's chief executive for sports, was quoted as saying. Gupta noted that since the tournament commenced on March 22, around 450 million people have watched cricket on TV, with a similar number engaging on digital platforms, despite some audience overlap. Viewer data in India is not publicly disclosed. Gupta emphasized that the IPL has "pretty much delivered on all four vectors of growth [for JioStar]," referencing subscription and advertising revenues across both digital and television platforms. JioHotstar betting big on vast content library to retain subscribers The network hopes to retain these viewers after the IPL concludes on June 3, by offering a vast content library that includes Hollywood movies and shows from Paramount, Pixar, and HBO, for which it holds exclusive rights. "While IPL acts as almost the gravitational pull for the consumer, the idea is once you bring the consumer through the gate, you ensure that the consumer has widened access to this vast content library, enabled by a seamless experience on the platform," Gupta stated. IPL 2025's Robo-Dog Cheerleader Champak: The Cutest Tech Upgrade in Cricket! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
News18
27-05-2025
- Business
- News18
India's Tours Of England To Be Live Streamed On Jiostar
Last Updated: India's tours of England will stream live on JioHotstar, while Sony Entertainment Television retains the television rights in 2025 and 2026. In a significant development for Indian cricket fans and the sports broadcasting ecosystem, JioStar and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have announced a collaboration for India's tours of England in 2025 and 2026. Under this arrangement, JioStar will exclusively stream all matches, including Tests, ODIs, and T20 Internationals, on JioHotstar. SPNI will retain the television rights for these events on Sony Entertainment Television. According to the agreement, the highly anticipated five-match Test series in England, starting June 20, 2025, will be live-streamed exclusively on JioHotstar. The series will also be televised on the Sony Sports Network, with Sony retaining the linear broadcast rights. This partnership ensures seamless access for Indian cricket fans across various screens, highlighting the growing trend of collaborative innovation in sports content delivery. Sanjog Gupta, CEO of Sports and Live Experiences at JioStar, commented, 'This collaboration is a win-win for all stakeholders, 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 our storytelling, consumer-focused product features, and connectivity to unlock infinite possibilities for serving fans on our platforms." The series will kick off with the first Test at Headingley, Leeds on June 20, followed by matches in Birmingham (July 2), Lord's (July 10), Manchester (July 23), and concluding at The Oval (July 31). The arrangement also includes the 2026 white-ball series, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, to be played during India's return tour of England. Sony Pictures Networks India secured exclusive India rights to England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) properties in 2023 under an eight-year deal running through 2031. This announcement marks a new era of synergy and scale in Indian sports broadcasting, as two of the biggest names in the industry come together to deliver unparalleled cricket experiences to audiences across digital and linear platforms. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 27, 2025, 11:11 IST
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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.
