SPNI partners with FanCode for TV rights of Indian Super League 2025-26

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured the television broadcast rights for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. FanCode, which holds the media rights for the league, has sublicensed the linear television rights to SPNI, with primary telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2.
 
Under this agreement, SPNI will have exclusive television broadcast rights for the ISL  2025-26 season in India and non-exclusive rights in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.  
 
The ISL 2025-26 season will kick off on 14 February 2026. The season will feature 91 high-octane matches under a new single-leg round robin format. The opening match will be played between defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters.
 
Sony Pictures Networks India continues to strengthen its football portfolio, which includes UEFA EURO 2028, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, Bundesliga, FA Cup, Durand Cup and more. The inclusion of Indian Super League 2025-26 further reinforces SPNI’s positioning as the Home of Football in India.
 
M. Satyanarayan, deputy secretary general, AIFF, said, “This partnership reflects AIFF’s commitment to broadening the footprint of ISL. With FanCode driving digital innovation and Sony Pictures Networks bringing unparalleled television reach, we want to ensure that fans of every age group can watch the ISL at their convenience.”

Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer and business head, sports and international, Sony Pictures Networks India, added, “It is a moment of pride for Sony Pictures Networks to welcome the Indian Super League to the Home of Football in India. Nearly 100 million viewers watched football on our sports channels in 2025, underlining the growing appetite for the sport in the country. This partnership brings the excitement of homegrown football talent and fierce rivalries to millions of fans across the country, while reaffirming our commitment to expanding the football ecosystem in India.”
 
Yannick Colaco, co-founder, FanCode, said, “We are delighted to partner with Sony Pictures Networks for the telecast of ISL. This partnership is part of our commitment to ensure the widest possible distribution for ISL. By combining Sony Pictures Networks’ television expertise with FanCode’s digital-first approach, we are creating a strong multi-platform ecosystem that guarantees fans can catch every moment of the action."