Mumbai: Waves OTT, the digital streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, is set to bring a landmark sporting moment to audiences across the country by streaming football legend Lionel Messi’s historic “GOAT India Tour” live and completely free from December 13 to 15. The live coverage will be available exclusively on Waves OTT, making the global icon’s return to India accessible to millions of fans nationwide.
For the first time, viewers across India will be able to watch every moment of Messi’s India tour live on mobile phones, smart TVs and connected devices without any subscription or payment. The initiative positions the tour among the most widely accessible global sporting events ever streamed in the country.
The three-day tour will span three major cities, with Messi appearing in Kolkata on December 13, Mumbai on December 14 and Delhi on December 15. The tour begins in Kolkata, marking Messi’s much-awaited return to India after 14 years. Audiences can expect a prime-time spectacle featuring an exhibition match with Indian and international football talent, exclusive masterclass moments with Messi, penalty shootouts and a grand on-field felicitation of the football icon. Each evening will culminate in a special musical tribute celebrating Messi’s journey and his bond with fans.
By offering free, high-quality live streaming, Waves OTT aims to unite football enthusiasts across metros, towns and rural India, reinforcing Prasar Bharati’s mandate of democratising access to premium global content.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said, “Streaming Messi’s GOAT India Tour freely for all viewers reflects our commitment to bringing world-class events to every Indian home. This is more than a sporting event, it is a cultural moment. Waves OTT is proud to enable millions of fans to witness Messi’s historic return to India together, without barriers.”
Waves OTT has invited fans across the country to download the app and tune in live as Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour unfolds from December 13 to 15, exclusively on the platform.
