The Australian Open and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have extended their long-standing broadcast partnership, ensuring fans across India and the Indian subcontinent can continue to enjoy world-class tennis from Melbourne Park across television and digital platforms.
Under the extended agreement, SPNI retains exclusive broadcast and digital rights, delivering comprehensive coverage of the Australian Open across India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
SPNI has been the home of the Australian Open in India since 2015, playing a key role in bringing the first Grand Slam of the year to millions of tennis fans across the region. The renewed partnership will continue to provide multi-language broadcasts, expert commentary, live studio programming and extensive highlights, ensuring fans can experience every moment of the tournament via the Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.
The Australian Open opens the global tennis calendar each year, showcasing the sport’s biggest stars and unforgettable moments. With current champions Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff headlining the action, cementing the tournament’s place among the most celebrated events in world sport.
Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said the partnership continues to play an important role in the Australian Open’s global reach.
“We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India, a broadcaster that has played a major role in bringing the excitement of the Australian Open to millions of passionate fans across the region. India and the subcontinent have an incredibly deep connection to tennis, and this agreement ensures fans will continue to enjoy the very best of Melbourne Park across every screen.
“Together with SPNI, we’re committed to delivering world-class coverage, unforgettable stories and a viewing experience that reflects everything that makes the Australian Open one of the great global sporting events.”
Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “The Australian Open has become a marquee event for tennis fans across India and the subcontinent, and we are delighted to extend our decade-long partnership with Tennis Australia.
“This renewal reaffirms Sony Sports Network’s commitment to bringing the most prestigious global sporting events to our audiences, supported by our deep understanding of viewer preferences across platforms.
“With comprehensive coverage on television and digital, a live studio show featuring expert panellists, multi-language broadcasts with expert commentary and engaging highlight content, we aim to deliver an immersive experience for the first Grand Slam of the year that brings the energy and excitement of Melbourne Park closer to fans than ever before.”