Football broadcast in India

In this article, we are going to explore the topic of Football broadcast in India in detail, since it is a topic that has generated great interest today. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Football broadcast in India has been the subject of debate and discussion in different areas. Over the years, Football broadcast in India has evolved and taken on different meanings depending on the context in which it is analyzed. That is why it is relevant to delve into its nature, its distinctive characteristics and the implications it has on daily life. Likewise, different perspectives and approaches will be addressed that will allow us to have a comprehensive vision of Football broadcast in India, in order to understand its importance and relevance today.

See also: Sports broadcasting contracts in India and Sports broadcasters in India

Football broadcast in India is dominated by branded sports networks Star Sports, Sony Sports, and Sports18 on television, and OTT platforms.

Domestic competitions

List of current broadcasters:

Competition Television rights Streaming rights Ref.
Conglomerate Channel(s) Conglomerate Platform
Indian Super League Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 JioCinema
I-League WBD India Eurosport Dream Sports FanCode
Indian Football YouTube channel
I-League 2 None Indian Football YouTube channel
I-League 3 None
Indian Women's League None
IWL 2nd Division TBD
Super Cup None Viacom18 JioCinema
Durand Cup SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
Santosh Trophy None FIFA FIFA+
Senior Women's NFC None SportsKPI YouTube channel
Intercontinental Cup Disney India Star Sports Disney India Disney+ Hotstar
Reliance Jio TV
Tri-Nation Series Disney India Star Sports Disney India Disney+ Hotstar
Gold Cup TBD
Futsal Club Championship None Dream Sports FanCode
National Beach Soccer Championship Indian Football YouTube channel

International competitions

International club football

List of current broadcasters:

Country
(or)
Confederation 		Competition Television Rights Streaming Rights Ref.
Conglomerate Channel(s) Conglomerate Platform
FIFA FIFA Club World Cup WBD India Eurosport India Dream Sports FanCode
UEFA UEFA Champions League SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA Super Cup
UEFA Women's Champions League None DAZN Group DAZN
DAZN Women's Football YouTube channel
England Premier League Disney India Star Sports Disney India Disney+ Hotstar
FA Cup SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
FA Community Shield
EFL Cup None Dream Sports FanCode
EFL Championship
EFL League One
EFL League Two
Women's Super League
France Ligue 1 Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 JioCinema
TV5Monde TV5Monde Asie Reliance Jio TV
Coupe de France None DAZN Group DAZN
Trophée des Champions None
Germany Bundesliga SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
DFB-Pokal
DFL-Supercup
Italy Serie A Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 JioCinema
Reliance Jio TV
Coppa Italia None
Supercoppa Italiana
Netherlands Eredivisie WBD India Eurosport India WBD India Discovery+
Scotland Scottish Premiership Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 JioCinema
Scottish League Cup
Scottish Championship
Spain La Liga Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 JioCinema
Reliance Jio TV
Copa del Rey None Dream Sports FanCode
Supercopa de España
Liga F None DAZN Group DAZN
DAZN Women's Football YouTube channel
AFC AFC Champions League Viacom18 Sports18 Dream Sports FanCode
AFC Cup
China Chinese Super League None Dream Sports FanCode
Japan J1 League
Saudi Arabia Saudi Pro League SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
King Cup
CONCACAF Leagues Cup None Apple Apple TV+
(MLS Season Pass)
United States Major League Soccer
US Open Cup SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
Australia A-League None Dream Sports FanCode

International football

List of current broadcasters:

Federation
(or)
Confederation 		Competition Television Rights Streaming Rights Ref.
Conglomerate Channel(s) Conglomerate Platform
FIFA FIFA World Cup Viacom18 Sports18 & MTV Viacom18 JioCinema
Reliance Jio TV
FIFA U-20 World Cup None FIFA FIFA+
FIFA U-17 World Cup None Dream Sports FanCode
FIFA Women's World Cup Prasar Bharati DD Sports Dream Sports FanCode
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 Voot
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Reliance Jio TV
AFC AFC Asian Cup Viacom18 Sports18 Viacom18 JioCinema
AFC Asian Cup qualifiers SPNI/ Viacom18 Sony Sports/ Sports18 SPNI/ Viacom18 SonyLIV/ JioCinema
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – AFC
AFC U-23 Asian Cup None Dream Sports FanCode
AFC U-20 Asian Cup None Reliance Jio TV
AFC U-17 Asian Cup
AFC Women's Asian Cup WBD India Eurosport WBD India Discovery+
Reliance Jio TV
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup None Dream Sports FanCode
AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup
SAFF SAFF Championship Prasar Bharati DD Sports Dream Sports FanCode
SAFF U-20 Championship None Sportzworkz YouTube channel
SAFF U-17 Championship
SAFF Women's Championship Website of Eleven Sports
SAFF U-20 Women's Championship Sportzworkz YouTube channel
SAFF U-17 Women's Championship
UEFA UEFA Euro SPNI Sony Sports SPNI SonyLIV
UEFA Nations League
UEFA Euro Qualifiers
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – UEFA
UEFA Women's Euro
CONMEBOL Copa América
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – CONMEBOL None Dream Sports FanCode
CAF Africa Cup of Nations None Dream Sports FanCode
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – CAF
CONCACAF CONCACAF Gold Cup None VUSport
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – CONCACAF None Dream Sports FanCode
  1. ^ Home matches of FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers were broadcast by Sports18 and JioCinema.

See also

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