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  • Tata Play forges new FanCode Sports partnership

    Tata Play forges new FanCode Sports partnership

    MUMBAI: Following the inclusion of  sports destination FanCode in OTT aggregator app Tata Play Binge  in December 2023, the DTH operator has now announced the launch of Tata Play FanCode Sports, giving its subscribers a front-row seat to a smorgasbord of sporting action including cricket, football, kabaddi, golf and motorsports.

    The new platform promises to deliver over 100 hours of live sports monthly, covering more than eight major sports and featuring blue-ribbon tournaments such as the Carabao Cup, Copa del Rey, and Concacaf Champions Cup. Cricket enthusiasts haven’t been left on a sticky wicket either, with Australia’s Tour of West Indies and South Africa’s Tour of Zimbabwe also on the menu.

    Formula 1 fanatics are in for a treat as the service brings coverage of all 24 Grand Prix weekends to screens across India. Viewers can witness Lewis Hamilton don the famous Ferrari red for the first time as he reignites his rivalry with Red Bull’s high-flying Max Verstappen.

    The platform will showcase global sporting megastars including football icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, and Lionel Messi, alongside cricket heavyweights Nicholas Pooran, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, and Aiden Markram.

    “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with FanCode,” said  Tata Play  chief commercial &  content officer Pallavi Puri. “This exciting collaboration marks a significant milestone, enabling us to offer a seamless viewing experience across screens, enhancing the diversity and accessibility of live sports content.”

    FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco added: “After our successful collaboration on Tata Play Binge, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Tata Play to bring FanCode to millions of new homes.”
    The 24/7 ad-free service will be available on EPG No. 485 and through the Tata Play mobile app for Rs 75 per month—a small price to pay for front-row tickets to the sporting world’s greatest hits.

  • FanCode launches FIFA+ Zone and FAST channel to delight Indian fans

    FanCode launches FIFA+ Zone and FAST channel to delight Indian fans

    MUMBAI: No more frantic googling or last-minute scrambles for the remote—FanCode is here to kick off your football dreams.

    Whether it’s the roar of the crowd, the magic of iconic FIFA goals, or behind-the-scenes stories of champions, India’s premier sports streaming platform is putting the world’s most beautiful game at your fingertips. With the launch of the FIFA+ Zone and a new FAST channel, FanCode promises to transform living rooms into stadiums, bringing fans exclusive interviews, jaw-dropping documentaries, and timeless match moments from FIFA tournaments, including the electrifying FIFA World Cups.

    It’s game time, and the only decision left for fans is which beer to crack open as their favorite team smashes victory home.

    With the football fanbase in India surpassing 305 million, this launch aims to bridge the gap between growing fandom and premium football content. FanCode’s 24/7 FIFA+ Zone will immerse fans in engaging non-live football programming, making it accessible for free on the FanCode app (iOS and Android).

    The FIFA+ Zone will showcase content tailored for Indian fans, including:

    . FIFA+ Originals: Exclusive documentaries, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews featuring the biggest names in global football.

    . Archival Matches: Classic encounters from FIFA World Cups, significant tournaments, and top women’s matches.

    . New Content: Fresh programming will continue to roll out through 2025 and beyond.

    FanCode co-founder, Prasana Krishnan expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, “This collaboration with FIFA+ will give Indian fans access to best-in-class non-live football programming. The passion for the game has grown substantially in the last few years with more than 305 million football fans in the country, but the content served to them hasn’t kept pace with the fandom. With some of the top leagues and players already on FanCode, this addition will further strengthen our football offerings.”

    FIFA+ Zone will complement FanCode’s robust football lineup, which already features Real Madrid TV – the 24/7 channel of European champions Real Madrid – alongside key events such as the Carabao Cup, Copa del Rey, AFCON, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

    This partnership underscores FanCode’s commitment to delivering a world-class football experience, blending historic matches, exclusive storytelling, and contemporary content for fans across the country.

  • Carabao Cup Round of 16: English football’s topflight teams go head-to-head

    Carabao Cup Round of 16: English football’s topflight teams go head-to-head

    MUMBAI: English Football League’s annual knockout competition – Carabao Cup heads towards another round of dramatic matches with some of the top clubs facing-off in the round of 16. The third round witnessed 32 teams battle it out for progression in the competition, with many scares and surprises as Manchester United needed penalties to overcome Rochdale – a League One team, while Tottenham fell victim to League Two side Colchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Red Devils have a lot to prove as they now face a tough trip to Stamford bridge where the mighty blues – Chelsea await them. Underrated Premiere League contenders – Arsenal take on current leaders – Liverpool at Anfield, while last year’s champions – Manchester City face Southampton in their pursuit of a third consecutive Carabao Cup at home at the Etihad Stadium.

    Adding Carabao Cup football to the channels’ programming, Hashim D’Souza – Head of Programming, English Entertainment, Viacom18, said “Offering comprehensive entertainment for our audience across ages and milieu, we continue to add properties in our programming, from big ticket international awards to some of the most popular shows, as well as coveted events like the Carabao Cup. The fandom of English football in India is larger than any other league, and we’re showcasing some of the biggest knockout clashes of the season to the audience. With a few surprises in the previous round of matches, we expect fireworks in the upcoming games.”

  • English Football League Cup goes OTT-exclusive with Veqta

    English Football League Cup goes OTT-exclusive with Veqta

    MUMBAI: Digital is now attempting to spread its wings wider than television. For the first time in India, a football tournament will be broadcast only digitally, skipping the TV altogether. India’s only OTT service dedicated to sports, Veqta, will broadcast live games from the English Football League (EFL) this season.

    The EFL cup, also known as the Carabao Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men’s domestic English football. All EFL matches including quarterfinals, semi finals and finals will be available live and exclusively on the Veqta.in website and the Veqta Sports Android application.

    Veqta co-founder and director Varun Mathur said, “We are thrilled to be streaming the matches Live for the English Football League (Carabao Cup) in India. India has one of the largest fan bases in the world for top English football clubs, with the top six clubs having more than 50 million fans in the country. Veqta is excited to bring to the fans of top English Football teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham, all the action from all the rounds of the Carabao Cup (EFL) in 2017-18. We are committed to bringing the best of world football to fans in India through the platform.”

    The eight matches will be spread across two days Wednesday and Thursday, 25 and 26 October 2017 at 12.15 am onwards (IST). Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur along with 11 other teams will battle it out for qualification to the Quarter Finals.

    Some of the key games will be –

    Swansea vs Manchester United

    United are the current champions of the EFL Cup and will be looking to bounce back after their embarrassing defeat at Huddersfield Town over the weekend, which was its first league defeat this season.

    Swansea (15th in the PL table with 8 points in nine games) faces United (tied at 2nd in PL with 20 points in nine games) in its second encounter this season. The last one was dominated by United as it beat Swansea 4-0 at the Liberty stadium.

    Swansea has proved to be a tough opponent for United with its last 8 encounters giving the Swans 3 wins and a draw.

    Arsenal vs Norwich City

    After a boisterous 5-2 thumping of Everton on Sunday, Arsenal looks to be back in form after what was a disappointing start to the league season.

    With chances of winning the Premier League looking bleak for the London giants, the Carabao Cup could be a key trophy for Wenger this season to justify his position at the helm of Arsenal.

    Last 8 games between Arsenal and Norwich – 5 wins for Arsenal, 2 draws, 1 win for Norwich.

    Chelsea vs Everton

    Ronald Koeman (Everton’s manager) looks to save his job after the team’s 2-5 defeat at home at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday which saw them drop down to the relegation zone of the PL table.

    The last 3 games between the two have been all Chelsea victories with Chelsea scoring 10 goals and Everton scoring 0.

    Just like Wenger, Koeman will also be looking at the EFL and the FA Cups for any silverware this season.

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