Zee bags FIFA World Cup 2026, 2030 media rights in India; launches four dedicated sports channels
Zee Entertainment secures Indian media rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030, FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 and other FIFA events through 2034.
Zee Entertainment secures Indian media rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030, FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 and other FIFA events through 2034.
In the letter written by Viacom18 Sports CEO Anil Jayaraj, it has also asked cricket's governing body for immediate cancellation of the closed bidding process for first stage while demanding for the adoption of an e-auction process in entirety.
In a first of its kind e-auction conducted by the BCCI, Viacom18 won the digital media rights of the IPL's 2023-27 cycle for the Indian subcontinent. It has also won the India digital rights for a special package of 18 games in every season.
Khelaifi, a Qatari, "wanted to be heard as soon as possible by the Swiss attorney general's office", the lawyer said, adding that his client "denies any corruption" over the sale of rights for future World Cups.
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the BCCI to go ahead with its tendering process to award media rights for…