New Delhi: Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) has secured the broadcast rights for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, further strengthening its football portfolio in the country. FanCode, which holds the media rights for the league, has sublicensed the linear television rights to SPNI, with primary telecast slated on Sony Sports Ten 2.
Under the agreement, SPNI will hold exclusive television broadcast rights for the ISL 2025-26 season in India, along with non-exclusive rights across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The partnership aims to expand the league’s reach through a robust multi-platform distribution strategy combining television and digital.
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan 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.”
Echoing the sentiment, SPNI Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, Rajesh Kaul said, “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.”
FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco added, “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.”
The ISL 2025-26 season will kick off on 14 February 2026 and will feature 91 matches under a new single-leg round-robin format. The opening fixture will see defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on Kerala Blasters FC, setting the stage for what promises to be a high-intensity season of domestic football.
