Cricket gets a double screen deal: JioHotstar, Sony team up to deliver India's 2025-2026 England tours

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 platforms.

Under the partnership, JioStar will stream all matches exclusively on JioHotstar, while Sony will broadcast them on the Sony Sports Network.

The 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, JioStar.

Meanwhile, 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 said.

Sony had secured exclusive rights to ECB’s India territory in 2023 under an eight-year deal that runs through 2031.