Ahead of FIFA World Cup, ZEEL ramps up Zee5 tech, anti-piracy measures

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has upgraded the technology infrastructure of its streaming platform Zee5 and secured a dynamic anti-piracy injunction from the Delhi High Court ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as it prepares for a surge in digital viewership during the tournament.

In a press statement, the broadcaster said Zee5 has been scaled to support millions of concurrent users through enhanced resiliency, fallback mechanisms and observability systems to ensure uninterrupted streaming during peak traffic.

The company, which owns broadcasting and digital rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, said the platform has undergone multiple technology upgrades to deliver a seamless viewing experience across its linear and digital platforms, including Zee5 and Unite8 Sports.


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ZEEL also said it has obtained a favourable dynamic injunction against online piracy, enabling it to curb illegal streaming in real time by directing internet service providers and regulators to block mirror and proxy websites.

“‘Z’ has implemented all the imperative measures to build a future-ready system that prioritizes stability and speed to deliver a superior viewer experience to millions of fans,” a company spokesperson said.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026, to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19.