ZEEL Secures Broadcast Rights for 39 FIFA Competitions from 2026-2034
ZEEL has secured exclusive rights to broadcast, stream, and distribute 39 FIFA competitions in India from 2026 to 2034. This includes the FIFA World Cup 2026™, 2027™ Women's World Cup, and 2030™ World Cup. Coverage will be across linear TV and digital platforms in multiple languages.
Securing broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup and numerous other FIFA competitions is a major strategic win that will significantly impact ZEEL's sports broadcasting business, market position, and financial performance over the next decade.
The acquisition of broadcast rights for major FIFA tournaments over an extended period is a significant positive development for ZEEL, indicating potential for increased viewership and revenue.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has been awarded the exclusive rights to broadcast, stream, and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of 39 FIFA competitions in India. This significant agreement spans from 2026 through 2034 and includes major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, and the FIFA World Cup 2030™.
ZEEL will provide extensive coverage across its linear television channels, including the newly mentioned UNITE8 Sports, and its digital platform, Zee 5. The broadcasts will be available in multiple languages, catering to a wider audience. The agreement encompasses a variety of FIFA events, including men's, women's, and youth competitions. Specific tournaments covered include the FIFA U-17 World Cup™, FIFA U-20 World Cup™, FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup™, FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup™, FIFA Futsal World Cups, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, in addition to the flagship FIFA World Cup tournaments.
The contract also includes rights to documentary content associated with these competitions. The agreement with FIFA, an independent international entity, is effective from 2026 and extends until 2034. The financial terms are structured as a multi-tournament and multi-year rights fee, payable over the contract period. Specific financial details are considered business-sensitive and confidential. ZEEL has confirmed that there is no conflict of interest, as FIFA has no connection to the company's promoters or group companies, and the contract does not fall under related party transactions.
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