Zee Launches Unite8 Sports Channels, Eyes Soccer World Cup Rights for India
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has launched a new sports channel portfolio called Unite8 Sports, which includes four channels dedicated to various sports. The company is also in negotiations with FIFA for the broadcast rights to the 2026 soccer World Cup in India. This move reflects the growing demand for sports content in India and aims to establish a standalone sports business.
- ▪The Unite8 Sports portfolio includes channels in both Hindi and English.
- ▪Zee is negotiating with FIFA for the broadcast rights to the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament starting on June 11.
- ▪FIFA initially sought $100 million for the rights but has since reduced its asking price to approximately $60 million.
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Home TV News May 26, 2026 11:27am PT Zee Launches Unite8 Sports Channels, Eyes Soccer World Cup Rights for India By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Naseeruddin Shah, Jim Sarbh Amazon MX Player Series ‘Made in India: A Titan Story’ Sets June Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) 10 hours ago Vietnamese Video Game Horror Adaptation ‘The Scourge’ Launches Triple Green CineCapital, Chanh Phuong Films Partnership 12 hours ago Singapore Microdrama Outfit RisingJoy Hits 50-Platform Milestone, Eyes Move Into Original Production (EXCLUSIVE) 17 hours ago See All Getty Images India‘s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has unveiled a four-channel linear sports portfolio under the Unite8 Sports banner and confirmed it is in discussions with FIFA over broadcast and streaming rights to the 2026…
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