FanCode bags exclusive TV, digital rights for ISL 2025-26
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New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday awarded the exclusive global broadcast rights of the truncated Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, beginning February 14, to FanCode which beat six other competitors, PTI reported.
Kaleidoscope Production and Services (KPS Studios) was awarded the production rights of the league -- global as well as domestic. The interim Managing Committee of the ISL and the RFQ committee selected the broadcast and production partners.
AIFF opened the bids on Monday, having issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) tender on January 18. The last date of submission of the bids was Sunday.
FanCode, a Dream Sports company, got the global broadcast rights for an amount of Rs 8.62 crore, according to sources.
AIFF had seven bids for the ISL 2025-26 media rights, with Sony Sports and Zee Sports missing from the list after reportedly showing initial interest.
Besides FanCode and KPS Studios, the other entities which made the bids were UK-based Two Circles, Anandabazar Patrika (ABP), JioStar, Monarch with PR Solutions, and Sportzworks.
"FanCode, a Dream Sports company, has been awarded the exclusive global broadcast rights for the Indian Super League (ISL), marking a significant step in strengthening access to Indian football for fans across the country," the AIFF said in a statement.
"Kaleidoscope Production and Services (KPS Studios) will handle the production of the league.
"With this acquisition, FanCode will deliver a digital-first viewing experience for ISL fans." The delayed ISL, which has been paused for more than four months, will restart on February 14 in a truncated version with a total of 91 matches set to be played on home and away basis. Each club will play 13 matches.