Sony Pictures Networks India partners FanCode for ISL 2025–26 TV rights

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the television broadcast rights for the Indian Super League 2025–26 season, following a sublicensing agreement with digital sports platform FanCode, the league’s media rights holder.

Under the arrangement, SPNI will have exclusive television rights for the ISL in India and non-exclusive linear broadcast rights across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Matches will be telecast primarily on Sony Sports Ten 2.

The 2025–26 ISL season begins on February 14 and will feature 91 matches played under a revised single-leg round-robin format. The opening fixture will see defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant face Kerala Blasters.

The addition of the ISL further bolsters Sony’s football portfolio, which already includes UEFA Euro 2028, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, Bundesliga, FA Cup and the Durand Cup. The network has positioned itself as the home of football in India, banking on steadily rising domestic viewership.

“This partnership reflects AIFF’s commitment to expanding the footprint of the ISL,” said All India Football Federationdeputy secretary general M Satyanarayan. “With FanCode driving digital innovation and Sony bringing unmatched television reach, fans across age groups will have easier access to the league.”

Sony Pictures Networks India chief revenue officer and business head for sports and international Rajesh Kaul, said nearly 100 million viewers tuned into football across Sony’s sports channels in 2025. “This partnership brings homegrown football rivalries to millions while reinforcing our commitment to growing India’s football ecosystem,” he said.

FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco said the deal was aimed at maximising distribution. “By combining Sony’s television scale with FanCode’s digital-first approach, we are creating a strong multi-platform ecosystem that ensures fans don’t miss a moment,” he said.