Sony Sports Network Signs a Deal to Broadcast Hockey India League for Three Years

Sony Sports Network has declared its surefire telecast planning for the forthcoming Hockey India League Season 2024-25. Matches of the event can be accessed live through the following channels Sony Sports Ten 1 in English, Sony Sports Ten 3 in Hindi, and Sony Sports Ten 4 in Tamil and Telugu both in SD and HD formats.

The HIL 2024-25 season will start from December 28. An extensive multi-channel, multi-language Sony Sports Network broadcast will allow the HIL to reach out widely in the audience.

The tournament that will happen in Rourkela and Ranchi is open for Indian and international hockey players across men and women leagues. It is broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 4 in Tamil and Telugu languages, thus making the league accessible to southern India.

Rajesh Kaul, head of Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, stated, “Hockey has gained significant popularity in India with the Indian team’s success in consecutive Olympics contributed to the resurgence. At Sony Sports Network, we have always been committed to serving sports fans with a diverse sports portfolio for Indian fans. The inclusion of one of the world’s premier franchise-based hockey leagues in our offerings will undoubtedly bring fans closer to the game. We are excited about this three season partnership and see it as a key step toward establishing ourselves as the ‘Home of Hockey,’ just as we have done with other major sports in our portfolio.”

Hockey India League Governing committee chairperson Dr Dilip Tirkey added that “We are thrilled to partner with Sony Sports Network for the telecast of HIL 2024-25. Their expansive coverage across multiple channels and languages will ensure that fans from all corners of the country can enjoy the league. This season is poised to be bigger, better, bolder, and we are confident that Sony’s unmatched telecast capabilities will help take the excitement of Indian hockey to new heights.”

Hockey India League governing committee member Bhola Nath Singh, expressed, “Our focus has always been on promoting hockey to a wider audience, and this partnership with Sony Sports Network allows us to do just that. With their multilingual telecast plan, we are making the sport accessible to a larger audience, bringing them closer to the game. We believe this season will set a new benchmark in terms of viewership and fan engagement.”