Contract Award Details
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has been awarded the rights to broadcast, stream and distribute a wide portfolio of 39 FIFA competitions in India from 2026 to 2034 by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The rights include the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™, and the FIFA World Cup 2030™.
Significant Terms and Conditions
Zee will deliver coverage across its linear television channels (UNITE8 Sports) and digital platform (Zee5), in multi-languages, for 39 FIFA events spanning men's, women's and youth competitions. The portfolio includes 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 FIFA Intercontinental Cup™. The Agreement also covers documentary content linked to these competitions.
Contract Specifications
The contract is awarded by an international entity (FIFA) for distribution in Indian territory. The nature of the contract involves distribution of 39 FIFA major men's, women's and youth tournaments and documentary content.
Time Period
The Agreement is effective from 2026 and extends through 2034, covering 39 FIFA competitions scheduled during this 8-year period.
Financial Consideration
The consideration under the Agreement is in the nature of a multi-tournament and multi-year rights fee payable over the contract period spanning 2026 to 2034. The fee covers broadcast, digital streaming and distribution rights for 39 FIFA competitions across linear television and digital platforms in India. Specific financial amounts are not disclosed in the filing.
Related Party Considerations
The promoters/promoter group/group companies have no interest in FIFA, and the transaction does not qualify as a related party transaction. FIFA is confirmed as an independent international entity with no connection to the promoters, promoter group or group companies of Zee Entertainment.