From roaring crowds to FIFA World Cup absence: What’s holding India back from football’s biggest stage?India's FIFA World Cup aspirations remain distant. Despite widespread passion, the nation struggles to produce elite footballers. Experts p...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
IPL: RCB played in all matches that had over 400 million viewersRoyal Challengers Bengaluru's brand profile has strengthened after winning its maiden IPL title in 2025 and defending it in 2026. A recent ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
JioStar bets on mainstreaming women’s cricket fandom with ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaignJioStar and ICC have launched an integrated marketing campaign for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to boost mainstream fandom fo...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Amazon Music widens India play beyond Prime amid audio streaming shakeoutIn an exciting development, Amazon Music is set to unveil a new strategic initiative in India, offering a trio of subscription options: fre...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
'Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences': Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034Zee Entertainment Enterprises has partnered with FIFA. This collaboration will bring major FIFA football events to Indian audiences. The co...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Football emerges as India’s second-most popular sport after Cricket: NielsenFootball is now India's second-most popular sport among adults, trailing only cricket, according to new Nielsen research. The sport's popul...
27 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Mumbai Cricket Association signs up Nuvama Group arm as title sponsor for T20 Mumbai leaguesNuvama Private has been announced as the title sponsor for the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League. Both tou...
26 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Cricket fandom is already digital. Fan tokens could be the next movThink of these tokens as digital exclusive membership passes. Fans could buy them through Socios and unlock experiences tied to their favou...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
IPL gets 70% of viewership in hybrid mode: StudyThe findings suggest IPL viewing is increasingly resembling a daily habit rather than event-based consumption. The shift extends beyond liv...
24 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
IPL may become the GOAT of sports world; League sees sharp rise in valuations on record media rights deals, deep-pocketed sponsorsIPL franchise values are soaring, projected to hit $15 billion by 2032. This growth rivals top European football clubs. Record media rights...
22 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from overAditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is ...
22 May, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really costAs FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the...
18 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
20-30 percent increase in IPL media rights won't be surprising: Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit BurmanAs IPL franchise valuations skyrocket, they are aligning with the elite global sports leagues, signaling a promising shift in the landscape...
16 May, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
TATA IPL 2026 clocks record 1.1 billion reach across TV and digital platforms: JioStarTATA IPL 2026 has achieved a record 1.1 billion viewers across TV and digital platforms. Audience engagement is growing steadily. Digital r...
15 May, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Beyond the Boundary: AI, influencers rewrite the cricket playbookCricket in India is becoming more than just a sport. Broadcasters and streaming services are creating new shows and content around crickete...
09 May, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
India’s sports boom is just getting startedIndia is a major sports market, with cricket leading the way. The nation's sports economy is rapidly expanding. The focus now shifts to bro...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST