Indian Subcontinent
Star India embraces virtual reality with Voke tie-up
Pay-television broadcaster Star India has entered into a partnership with US virtual reality company Voke to deliver VR sport coverage to the Indian market for the first time.
NBL signs Indian rights deal
Indian digital media company Veqta has acquired rights for the Australian National Basketball League club competition.
Sony extends commitment to Karnataka Premier League
The sports division of media group Sony Pictures Networks India has extended its rights deal for domestic Twenty20 cricket competition the Karnataka Premier League.
BCCI launches IPL rights tender process
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has opened a tender process for the next cycle of rights to the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition.
India becomes ‘two-horse race’ after Sony buys Ten Sports
Sony Pictures Networks India’s acquisition of the Ten Sports channels is likely to restrict the Indian media-rights market and make life difficult for rights-holders below the top tier.
Sony strikes Paralympics rights deal
The Sony Pictures Networks India media company has acquired rights for the ongoing summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sony signs $385m deal for Ten Sports takeover
Media group Sony Pictures Networks India has today (Wednesday) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Ten Sports arm of pay-television operator Zee Entertainment Enterprises in a deal valued at $385m (€340.4m).
Zee confirms talks over sale of Ten Sports
Indian pay-television operator Zee Entertainment Enterprises has said it is in advanced talks for the sale of its Ten Sports operation.
BCCI to implement open tender for IPL rights contract
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has informed current Indian Premier League rights-holder, Sony Pictures Networks India, that it must compete with other parties in a bidding process for the next set of rights to the Twenty20 competition, according to the Press Trust of India news agency.
YuppTV scoops up rights to US-staged West Indies v India series
YuppTV, an over-the-top service that specialises in providing South Asian content to viewers in North America and the Caribbean, has acquired rights for the upcoming Twenty20 cricket series between India and the West Indies.
Star Sports picks up rights for India friendly
Indian pay-television broadcaster Star Sports has acquired live rights for an upcoming international football friendly match between the national teams of India and Puerto Rico.
Manchester City claims first with India-focused partnership
English Premier League football club Manchester City has entered into a partnership with Indian digital media company Veqta.
Sony and Ten Sports reject takeover talk
Reports that media group Sony Pictures Networks India is set to acquire the Ten Sports operation of Indian pay-television operator Zee have been denied by both parties.
Star India pouches India-West Indies US T20 rights
Pay-television broadcaster Star India has acquired rights for the upcoming Twenty20 cricket matches in the US between India and the West Indies.
Sony linked to Ten Sports acquisition
Media group Sony Pictures Networks India is set to acquire the Ten Sports operation of Indian pay-television operator Zee, according to the Economic Times.
Catalyst struggles with weak interest in Spain and India
An absence of competition in Spain and the Indian subcontinent has seen the value of International Champions Cup rights stall in both markets.
Bhutan blazes trail for new AFC live streaming platform
The Asian Football Confederation has unveiled a new live streaming platform for its member associations, with the Bhutan Football Federation signing up as the service’s first client.
Sony secures rights to International Champions Cup in India
Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired exclusive rights in the country to this year’s edition of the International Champions Cup pre-season club football tournament.