Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured exclusive broadcast and digital media rights for Germany’s Bundesliga in India through a five-year deal, with coverage starting in the 2026–27 season. Multiple outlets report that live Bundesliga matches will be available to Indian audiences via Zee’s streaming platform Zee5, alongside television coverage on Unite8 Sports channels. The agreement strengthens Zee’s expanding football portfolio in the country, following the company’s recent entry into rights related to the FIFA World Cup, as noted in some reporting. NDTV also frames the announcement as part of a broader strategy for completing India’s football viewership offering, quoting Unite8 Sports Chief Business Officer Bhavesh Janavlekar. NDTV adds that Zee says the partnership will bring matches featuring high-profile players such as Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich. Industry coverage also describes the deal as a move that expands the Bundesliga’s availability in India and capitalizes on the league’s growing fanbase over recent seasons. The reports collectively emphasize the exclusivity, the five-year term, and the start date for Zee’s Bundesliga programming.
Zee Entertainment secures exclusive Bundesliga media rights in India for five years
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured exclusive broadcast and digital media rights for Germany’s Bundesliga in India through a five-year deal, with coverage starting in the 2026–27 season. Multipl...
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises secures exclusive Bundesliga media rights for India for five years.
- Coverage begins with the 2026–27 Bundesliga season.
- Live matches are set to stream on Zee5 and air on Unite8 Sports channels.
- The deal covers broadcast and digital rights for the Bundesliga in India.
- Zee says the partnership includes access to prominent Bundesliga players, including Harry Kane and others.
In an exclusive interaction with NDTV, Bhavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer at Unite8 Sports (ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited), explained his vision behind the five-year acquisition of the German Bundesliga's broadcasting rights.
1 month agoThe Bundesliga has secured a new home in India after agreeing a multi-year broadcast deal with Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The post Zee snaps up Bundesliga rights in India appeared first on Inside World Football.
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1 month agoThe partnership will provide Indian viewers access to some of the biggest football stars, including Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, the company says.
1 month agoThe partnership will provide Indian viewers access to some of the biggest football stars, including Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, the company says.
1 month agoBundesliga’s fanbase in India has grown by over 50% during the last four seasons. This is the second football property bought by the company after FIFA
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