JioHotstar Get Sub Licenses for India England Series Digital Rights from Sony

In a significant development for cricket broadcasting, JioStar and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have joined hands to deliver comprehensive coverage of India’s 2025–26 cricket tours of England. The landmark partnership will see JioStar stream matches live on JioHotstar, while SPNI will continue to broadcast them on Sony Sports Network. This dual-platform approach aims to maximise reach and enhance the viewing experience for millions of cricket fans across India.

Strategic Collaboration for Seamless Coverage

JioHotstar and SPNI have partnered for India’s 2025–26 cricket tours of England, with JioStar securing exclusive digital streaming rights on JioHotstar and SPNI retaining TV rights via Sony Entertainment Television. By partnering with JioStar, SPNI has streamlined its focus on television while reducing its exposure to the competitive digital space. For JioHotstar, the deal strengthens its cricket content lineup and helps maintain engagement across its large digital user base.

This collaboration aims to make cricket coverage accessible across platforms and reflects an increasing focus on shared distribution strategies in sports broadcasting. The five-match Test series, beginning June 20, 2025, will be streamed live on JioHotstar and broadcast on the Sony Sports Network.

Statements from JioStar and SPNI Leadership

Sanjog Gupta, CEO Sports and Live Experiences at JioStar, said, “This collaboration is a win-win for all stakeholders involved- especially Indian Cricket fans- and serves the broader sporting landscape. The combination of JioHotstar's deep digital footprint with SPNI's broadcast network will universalise access to India's tours of England. As the habitual destination for Cricket viewing, JioHotstar is committed to offering millions of fans inclusive, intuitive, interactive and immersive viewing experiences. We will continue to leverage the power of our storytelling, consumer-focused product features and connectivity to unlock infinite possibilities of serving fans on our platforms.”

Gaurav Banerjee, MD and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “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 hopes to redefine cricket coverage. Our deep thanks to our partners in ECB for their support.” SPNI acquired exclusive India broadcast rights for England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) properties in 2023 as part of an eight-year agreement extending through 2031.

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Conclusion

The JioStar-SPNI collaboration marks a major shift in India’s sports broadcasting strategy, combining digital strength with television legacy. With matches streamed and broadcast across platforms, fans can look forward to extensive and enriched coverage of India’s England series.

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