From the 23/24 season, the Indian Super League will be televised LIVE on Sports18, Jio TV, and Jio Cinema. Viacom 18 is poised to take over the media and broadcasting rights for the ISL 2023-24 season, as previously reported by Insidesport.IN. Since the tournament’s inception, Star Network has held broadcasting rights. However, given the increasing popularity of Viacom 18, which shares ownership with FSDL, they want to take over the broadcasting rights on their own.
STAR SPORTS to EXIT, Reliance-backed Viacom18 to TAKEOVER ISL Media Rights
Star Sports, one of the owners of the Indian Super League (ISL), has seen a decline in viewership. This decline has impacted their business. They initially signed a 10-year deal as one of the league owners. However, the contract is ending soon. Viacom18, backed by Reliance Industries, will take over.
Viacom18’s parent company, Reliance Industries, owns 65% of the ISL through its subsidiary FSDL. Viacom18 is aggressively entering the sports broadcast industry. They acquired the digital rights for the new IPL cycle for Rs 23,758 crore.
Star Sports, who had the digital rights and the broadcast rights previously, will retain none . Viacom18 also secured rights for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Olympic Games 2024, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1.
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It is being reported that Reliance have already contacted the agencies and are in the process of making then promotional videos for the tournament.
The 2023-24 Indian Super League will be the league’s tenth season. It will be the first season in which the promoted I-League winner participates, bringing the total number of participating teams to 12. By winning the 2022-23 I-League, RoundGlass Punjab became the first club to be promoted to the Indian Super League.
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