Sony Pictures Networks to Broadcast ISL 2025-26: Expanding Football's Reach

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the television broadcast rights for the ISL 2025-26 season, sublicensed from FanCode. This deal aims to widen the league's audience reach across India and other South Asian nations. The season begins on February 14, featuring 91 matches in a new format.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 14-02-2026 14:42 IST | Created: 14-02-2026 14:42 IST
Sony Pictures Networks to Broadcast ISL 2025-26: Expanding Football's Reach
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Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) will air the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, thanks to a sublicensing agreement with FanCode, the current media rights holder. This move confirms SPNI's exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament on Indian television, alongside non-exclusive rights in several South Asian countries.

The agreement symbolizes AIFF's commitment to expanding ISL's visibility, according to AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan. Combining FanCode's digital prowess with SPNI's extensive TV reach, the partnership aims to make ISL accessible to fans of all demographics.

The upcoming ISL season is set to commence on February 14, showcasing 91 matches in a new single-leg round-robin format. The opening game will feature the reigning champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, against Kerala Blasters FC.

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