F1's interest in India return growing: CEO Stefano DomenicaliFormula 1 is focusing on India as a key market. The sport's chief executive sees potential for a return to India. Adani Group is actively w...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Live sports score big, keep fans glued across big & small screensIndia's sports viewership is rapidly shifting to multiple platforms. Major events like the FIFA World Cup and IPL are drawing huge crowds o...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay awayThe FIFA World Cup has begun in India with minimal marketing buzz. Brands are hesitant due to poor match timings and late broadcast deals. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Zee puts FIFA World Cup behind paywall to grow subscriber baseZEE5 is offering dedicated FIFA World Cup subscription packs. Viewers will buy these packs directly. This strategy aims to boost ZEE5 subsc...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Shah Rukh Khan nearly said no to IPL: Lalit Modi reveals the Jaipur story behind KKR’s birthLalit Modi shares how Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan, a football fan, doubted ...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM 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
Zee nears deal to bag India media rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup after JioStar exits raceZee Entertainment Enterprises is close to securing the broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in India. JioStar has wit...
27 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 revenues set to top $6 billion even as India rights deal remains pendingFIFA’s 2026 Men’s World Cup is set to become the most lucrative edition in history, with combined media rights and sponsorship revenue expe...
25 May, 2026, 07.59 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 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
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
'BCCI not a public authority under RTI Act': CIC overturns its 2018 orderThe Central Information Commission has ruled that Board of Control for Cricket in India does not qualify as a “public authority” under the ...
18 May, 2026, 03.12 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
ICC net surplus rises 15% to $543 million in 2025 despite revenue dipThe International Cricket Council (ICC) saw its net surplus jump to $543.3 million in 2025. This increase came as event costs significantly...
14 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
FIFA may have to bend its expectations for media deals in IndiaFIFA faces challenges selling 2026 World Cup media rights in India, with expected valuations significantly lower than initial projections. ...
08 May, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Jharkhand State Cricket Association partners SJ Uplift to launch T20 leagueThe Jharkhand State Cricket Association has partnered with SJ Uplift for a seven-year term to develop the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League. SJ ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.02 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