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Sony Ten to broadcast El Clasico in 4 languages

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network will broadcast football’s biggest rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona dubbed as El Clasico in four languages across Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 2 channels for the first time.

The game will be played at the legendary Santiago Bernabeu stadium on 23 December and the telecast will be in English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali with live coverage commencing at 4:30 pm. The world English feed will be on both Sony Ten 1 and 2 channels while the other three will be on Sony Ten 2.

SPSN’s programming initiatives also include the return of Football Extraaa, the live studio show presented by Marc Edwards and panellists like former Liverpool, Manchester City and Bolton defender Mark Seagraves, and current Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, who is also the fourth highest active goal scorer in international football with 56 goals at present.

In addition to this, Football Extraaa will also feature other guest panellists via satellite link. Michel Salgado, former Real Madrid defender, winner of four LaLigas, two UEFA Champions League and one UEFA Super Cup will join the show live from Bernabeu stadium. Former Manchester United and Everton defender Phil Neville, the winner of six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and one UEFA Champions League will join the panellists from England. Joining Salgado and Neville live from New Delhi from the venue of the live screening will be the former Juventus, AC Milan and Barcelona defender Gianluc Zambrotta.

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December 23, 2017
SPN India to telecast Real Madrid vs Barcelona at 4:30 pm

MUMBAI: Less than two weeks to Christmas and Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) launches its “Christmas Comes Early” campaign as a build-up to the biggest football clash of the year, El Clasico.

On December 23, El Clasico, LaLiga’s biggest derby played between rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona at the legendary Santiago Bernabeu stadium, will be telecast live and exclusive on Sony TEN 1 and Sony TEN 2 channels at 4:30 PM.

SPSN has designed and launched the ‘Christmas comes Early’ promotional campaign that delivers the message that the biggest game in football, for the first time ever, will be telecast at 4:30 PM India time. The on-air campaign comprises two 30 second films that amplify the essence of El Clasico being telecast at a suitable India viewing time for football fans. And since the match takes place just two days before Christmas, the films showcase young children making a wish to Santa Claus to make El Clasico happen earlier as their creative vehicle.

FILM 1: PEMYANG’S WISH

Pemyang, a small girl in Shillong makes a wish to Santa to make the El Clasico derby happen early during her playtime, so she is able to watch her favourite player Messi, play against Ronaldo. Santa, in return, grants her wish saying that, “Christmas comes early this year, Real Madrid vs Barcelona, the greatest football match on Earth, El Clasico, will happen on Saturday,23 December, 4:30 PM, Live & Exclusive on SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 2 & SonyLIV App.”

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FILM 2: JOJO V/S PINGU

Two friends – JoJo and Pingu, who live in different apartments in the same building, make a wish to Santa to make the El Clasico match happen early so they are able to watch the match together and see their favourite superstars Ronaldo & Messi, respectively, play against each other. Santa, in return, grants their wish saying that, “Christmas comes early this year, Real Madrid vs Barcelona, the greatest football match on Earth, El Clasico, will happen on Saturday, December 23, 4:30 PM, Live & Exclusive on SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 2 & SonyLIV App.”

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SPN India president, sports and distribution business, Rajesh Kaul said, “For the first time, our network will telecast the biggest football game of the season between two of the most followed clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona at primetime that further promises to add to the growth of LaLiga in India. The Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo battle is one of the fiercest rivalry in modern day sports and last season of, the El Clasico was seen by over four million viewers making it the highest watched international club football game.”

As an extension to the on-air campaign, SPSN is launching a digital campaign with #ElClacisoIST. The campaign will see Santa engaging football enthusiasts through various digital contests on

Film Credits:

Agency: Indigenous Brands Creative Director: Promit Moulik

December 14, 2017
Sony changes LaLiga telecast time for India

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN), the official broadcaster of LaLiga, has scheduled the El Clasico match between arch rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona on 23 December 2017 at 5:30 pm to suit the timing of Indian viewers.

The live coverage of the game will begin at 4:30 pm on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 2 channels. Recognising India’s potential as a footballing nation, LaLiga has also planned a special screening of the match at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, in New Delhi supported by additional on-ground activations to engage football fans.

Football Extraaa will be broadcast directly from NSIC. It will not only showcase pre, mid and post-match analyses and expert insights from football guest panelists but also run a live contest in the studio where viewers can pose questions to the guests on Twitter and win merchandise.

SPN India president sports and distribution business Rajesh Kaul said, “Sony Pictures Sports Network and LaLiga have come together once again to serve football fans both on-ground and on-air in India and across the Indian subcontinent. Our commitment to Go-Beyond is demonstrated not only in broadcasting the El Clasico at primetime for fans in India but also giving them an on-ground experience of the live screening taking them closer to the game in Spain. Last season we telecast over 300 live games which is the highest number of games telecast in any European football league in a single season in India. The first El Clasico of season 2016-17 was the most viewed international league football game in India that season. We want to continue to drive the growth in viewership and our collaborative efforts for the first El Clasico of the season will further amplify its presence in India and expand our reach.”

LaLiga president Javier Tebas said, “This 23 December, the first El Clasico of the season will be played. A match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona always generates a tremendous amount of interest around the world. We want the many LaLiga fans in India to enjoy the match as if they were in the stadium. We are going to prepare an event so that more than 15,000 fans from India can be with us, enjoy the match, and experience LaLiga more closely. It will be an event for fans of both teams, and LaLiga in general, to engage with the best football match in the world. We are sure that it will be an unforgettable experience. It’s a great way to be closer to Indian fans.”

November 24, 2017
DSport acquires exclusive broadcast rights of European ‘Audi Cup’ football tournament

MUMBAI: DSport, a sports TV channel by Discovery Communications India, has announced the acquisition of the broadcast rights of the fifth edition of the Audi Cup 2017, a biennial two-day football tournament featuring four top club teams of the world.

Held in odd years since the first edition in 2009, The Audi Cup is staged at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, before the start of the Bundesliga season. The fifth edition this year will see English legends Liverpool, Spain’s La Liga giants Atletico Madrid and Italian Serie A team Napoli take on hosts Bayern Munich over a two-day four match knockout for the coveted international title.

Hosts Bayern have won three out of the four editions held so far with Barcelona being the only other team to win in the second edition in 2011.

The live and exclusive broadcast is scheduled from 1–3 August, 2017, at the following times:

Telecast Timings:
August 01: Match 1- Atletico Madrid vs Napoli @ 9 PM
August 01: Match 2- Bayern Munich vs Liverpool @ 11.45 PM
August 02: Match 3- Third-place playoff @ 9 PM
August 02: Match 4- FINAL @ 11:45 PM

Following the Audi Cup 2017 Final, DSport will also broadcast live & exclusive the game between Real Madrid and MLS All-Stars scheduled to begin in Soldier Field, Chicago, on 3 August at 6.30 AM IST.

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July 31, 2017
dittoTV brings live UEFA Champions League to Ten 1 HD viewers

MUMBAI: The widely followed UEFA Champions League 2016-17 is set to return on Ten 1 HD and football fanatics can also watch the action-packed matches live on dittoTV. The SVOD subscribers can tune into the channel at 12:15 am to catch the league.

The football league which kicked off this week will see 380 games spanned across nine months. The Champions League final will take place on 3 June.

The likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG, Juventus and more get set to begin their course for European glory.

dittoTV business head Archana Anand said, ““Football is one of the most followed sports, especially among the younger audiences in the country. However, due to the late airing time of the Champions League matches, many football fans miss out on the action on TV. With dittoTV, viewers can tune in to Ten 1 HD on their smartphones, laptops or any internet-enabled devices and catch all the football action in real time. We are extremely excited to bring this event to viewers on our platform.”

The platform is available on Android and iOS platforms. The subscription charges for one month, three months, six months and one year are INR 20, INR 50, INR 90 and INR 170, respectively.

September 15, 2016
dittoTV brings live UEFA Champions League to Ten 1 HD viewers

MUMBAI: The widely followed UEFA Champions League 2016-17 is set to return on Ten 1 HD and football fanatics can also watch the action-packed matches live on dittoTV. The SVOD subscribers can tune into the channel at 12:15 am to catch the league.

The football league which kicked off this week will see 380 games spanned across nine months. The Champions League final will take place on 3 June.

The likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG, Juventus and more get set to begin their course for European glory.

dittoTV business head Archana Anand said, ““Football is one of the most followed sports, especially among the younger audiences in the country. However, due to the late airing time of the Champions League matches, many football fans miss out on the action on TV. With dittoTV, viewers can tune in to Ten 1 HD on their smartphones, laptops or any internet-enabled devices and catch all the football action in real time. We are extremely excited to bring this event to viewers on our platform.”

The platform is available on Android and iOS platforms. The subscription charges for one month, three months, six months and one year are INR 20, INR 50, INR 90 and INR 170, respectively.

September 15, 2016
SPNI to broadcast the Supercopa De Espana on Sony Six & Sony Six HD

MUMBAI: The sports cluster of the Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) will broadcast the Supercopa De Espana or the Spanish Cup, to be played between Barcelona and Sevilla. The Spanish Cup will be aired LIVE and exclusive on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD, on the 15th and 18th of August, at 1:30 am and 2:30 am respectively. The Supercopa de España will be a two-legged football match-up to be played between the champions of2015–16 LaLiga, Barcelona, and the runners-up of the 2015–16 Copa del Rey, Sevilla.

Some of the big names who will battle it out on the field to take their team to victory are Messi, Suarez and Pique from Barcelona and Reyes and Coke from Seville. This is the first time, Sevilla will be playing Barcelona after the latter defeated the former in a thrilling 2-0 win in extra time at the Copa Del Ray finals in May this year. The previous season has been a shaky one for Sevilla and the Supercopa De Espana will be their platform to avenge their defeat against the Spanish giants and come back with a bang this upcoming season.

The first leg of The Spanish Super Cup will take place on August 15 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, followed by the second leg on August 18 at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.

August 12, 2016
SPNI to broadcast the Supercopa De Espana on Sony Six & Sony Six HD

MUMBAI: The sports cluster of the Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) will broadcast the Supercopa De Espana or the Spanish Cup, to be played between Barcelona and Sevilla. The Spanish Cup will be aired LIVE and exclusive on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD, on the 15th and 18th of August, at 1:30 am and 2:30 am respectively. The Supercopa de España will be a two-legged football match-up to be played between the champions of2015–16 LaLiga, Barcelona, and the runners-up of the 2015–16 Copa del Rey, Sevilla.

Some of the big names who will battle it out on the field to take their team to victory are Messi, Suarez and Pique from Barcelona and Reyes and Coke from Seville. This is the first time, Sevilla will be playing Barcelona after the latter defeated the former in a thrilling 2-0 win in extra time at the Copa Del Ray finals in May this year. The previous season has been a shaky one for Sevilla and the Supercopa De Espana will be their platform to avenge their defeat against the Spanish giants and come back with a bang this upcoming season.

The first leg of The Spanish Super Cup will take place on August 15 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, followed by the second leg on August 18 at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.

August 12, 2016
Real Madrid VS Barcelona, EPL matches, Which channel what time can India watch

MUMBAI: Delight for the football fans all over the world as International break has come to an end and the crucial stages of club football is all set to rock and roll again. The weekend has many important matches but none more important than the El-Clasico. Title run is all over for Real Madrid unless Barcelona puts up a dismal show in coming eight matches. The only respite for the biggest club of the world this league season would be a win over arched rivals Barcelona. On the other hand Barcelona, 11 points clear of second placed Athletico Madrid already have a hand on the trophy, but they have plenty to play for. They are unbeaten in their last 39 matches and certainly eyeing the 43 match record set by them between 2011 and 2012. Their statistics this season is P39 W30 D9 L0 F122 A23.

Indian fan can watch all the action in the stroke of midnight right at 12.00 AM (3 April 2016). The live telecast will be available on Sony Six and Sony ESPN.

Besides El-Clasico there are many other important matches set to be whistled across Europe. Guus Hiddink’s rejuvenated blue brigade Chelsea will take on bottom placed Aston Villa. The match will be available Live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2 from 5:15 PM IST. Surprisingly placed fourth and just a point above West Ham after starting the season as favorite Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth. This match kick starts at 7:30 PM IST and the live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1. Arsenal VS Watford match will too kick off at the same time and telecasting live will be Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2. The gunners will go all guns blazing against Watford to stay relevant in the title run and take revenge of the FA Cup defeat.

The match of the EPL this weekend is certainly Tottenham Hotspurs VS Liverpool. Placed ahead of Arsenal on the second slot Spurs has a few tough battle to see through in the coming weeks, and it all starts tonight. The match will be telecast live by Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2.

So will the unbeaten run come to an end will EPL see a new tide, will Arsenal have one more chance or is it all but decided. Saturday actions will certainly draw new lights, bring new hopes alive for football fans across the country.

April 2, 2016
Real Madrid VS Barcelona, EPL matches, Which channel what time can India watch

MUMBAI: Delight for the football fans all over the world as International break has come to an end and the crucial stages of club football is all set to rock and roll again. The weekend has many important matches but none more important than the El-Clasico. Title run is all over for Real Madrid unless Barcelona puts up a dismal show in coming eight matches. The only respite for the biggest club of the world this league season would be a win over arched rivals Barcelona. On the other hand Barcelona, 11 points clear of second placed Athletico Madrid already have a hand on the trophy, but they have plenty to play for. They are unbeaten in their last 39 matches and certainly eyeing the 43 match record set by them between 2011 and 2012. Their statistics this season is P39 W30 D9 L0 F122 A23.

Indian fan can watch all the action in the stroke of midnight right at 12.00 AM (3 April 2016). The live telecast will be available on Sony Six and Sony ESPN.

Besides El-Clasico there are many other important matches set to be whistled across Europe. Guus Hiddink’s rejuvenated blue brigade Chelsea will take on bottom placed Aston Villa. The match will be available Live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2 from 5:15 PM IST. Surprisingly placed fourth and just a point above West Ham after starting the season as favorite Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth. This match kick starts at 7:30 PM IST and the live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1. Arsenal VS Watford match will too kick off at the same time and telecasting live will be Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2. The gunners will go all guns blazing against Watford to stay relevant in the title run and take revenge of the FA Cup defeat.

The match of the EPL this weekend is certainly Tottenham Hotspurs VS Liverpool. Placed ahead of Arsenal on the second slot Spurs has a few tough battle to see through in the coming weeks, and it all starts tonight. The match will be telecast live by Star Sports 2 and Star Sports HD 2.

So will the unbeaten run come to an end will EPL see a new tide, will Arsenal have one more chance or is it all but decided. Saturday actions will certainly draw new lights, bring new hopes alive for football fans across the country.

April 2, 2016