Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) on Tuesday said it has acquired the the television and digital rights for the Indian Football League (IFL), formerly known as the I-League, for the 2025-26 season. With this SPNI’s football portfolio now includes the Indian Super League, Indian Football League, Durand Cup, UEFA EURO 2028, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League, Bundesliga, FA Cup and more.

Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer and Business Head, Sports and International, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “The Indian Football League is an important pillar of the country’s football structure, with deep regional followings and a vital role in shaping the next generation of talent. With this acquisition, we are further strengthening our football offering and building a more complete ecosystem for fans in India, one that spans the biggest international stages as well as the heart of the domestic game.”

M. Satyanarayan, Deputy Secretary General, AIFF added, “We are happy to state that we have Sony Sports Network as the broadcast partners for the league. Last season, the title race went right down to the final day, and we hope this year, it will be just as exciting. The Indian Football League has its own distinct charm, and we are confident it will live up to expectations once again. We believe the overall quality of the league will be strong, and fans can look forward to a highly competitive season.”

In February, SPNI had secured the the television broadcast rights for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. FanCode, which holds the media rights for the league, has sublicensed the linear television rights to SPNI, with primary telecast on Sony Sports Ten 2.

Published on April 14, 2026