JioStar to broadcast US Open Tennis in India for next five years
JioStar has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast and stream the US Open Tennis Championships in India for five years. Matches will air on Star Sports and JioHotstar, bringing Grand Slam action to fans with tech innovations and immersive experiences.
Hyderabad: JioStar announced today that it has acquired the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships for the next five years. Secured by the USTA’s media rights agency, IMG, this landmark partnership will see every match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center broadcasted on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar, delivering every ace, rally, and match point directly to millions of Indian screens. One of the most prestigious Grand Slams in global tennis, the US Open is a celebration of high-octane action, electrifying crowds, and iconic night matches.
Indian fans will be treated to breathtaking tennis action with Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff taking the court and Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka looking to defend their men’s and women’s singles titles respectively.
As part of its coverage, JioStar will continue bringing its host of tech-driven and fan-first innovations that will redefine how one of the largest-attended annual sporting events in the world is experienced. From multi-language commentary to exclusive behind-the-scenes access on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar, viewers will enjoy immersive storytelling and interactivity around the tournament like never before.
“We are thrilled to add the US Open to our expanding portfolio of world-class sporting events. This association with the USTA deepens the range of premier global sports content available to fans on our platforms,” said *Harry Griffith, Head of International Acquisitions & Syndication, JioStar.* “With the US Open, JioStar is now the home of two of the four prestigious Grand Slams, offering year-round tennis coverage and reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier live action to every corner of the country.”
“We are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India,” said *Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer, USTA.
