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FanCode to exclusively stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India

Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode has announced that it will exclusively live-stream Afghanistan’s tour of Bangladesh in India. The tour, comprising three ODIs and two T20Is, will begin on 23 February 10.30 a.m onwards. Fans in India can watch all the action live on FanCode website and app.

The ODIs, which are part of the ICC World Cup Super League, will take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka will host the two T20 matches on 3 and 5 March. The ODI series will be a vital fixture for Afghanistan and Bangladesh to strengthen their positions on the Super League points table.

Top cricketing nations will look to battle it out for next year’s global showpiece event – The 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and the ODI series will be part of the inaugural 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. Bangladesh is currently placed second behind England. Afghanistan is sixth after their 3-0 win against the Netherlands.

The hosts will see experienced southpaw Tamim Iqbal returning to the ranks while the touring party will be strengthened with the return of seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and global superstar Rashid Khan.

The live-stream on the FanCode app will include interactive live scores, in-depth sports stats, and analytics, real-time match highlights, and personalised viewing experiences among other features, said the platform.

February 22, 2022
FanCode to exclusively live-stream Ireland tour of the USA in Indian subcontinent

Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode will exclusively live-stream the Ireland tour of the USA in the Indian subcontinent. The series will feature two T20Is followed by three ODI matches starting 23 December.

Ireland men’s cricket team is set to become the first Full ICC Member nation to tour the United States to play against the USA men’s senior national team. The tour will be across the Christmas period and is the first-ever multi-format white-ball series between the two sides.

It will be exclusively live-streamed on the FanCode app and website to provide a comprehensive match experience through interactive live streaming, fastest live scores, as well as match highlights.

Monank Patel will lead the hosts in both formats. Former India U19 player Saurabh Netravalkar will also feature in the American team. For Ireland, Andrew Balbirnie will captain across both formats.

The five-match series will be played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida. The two sides last met in 2015 in Belfast, Dublin, for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier where the Irish side won by 46 runs. This series precedes Ireland’s scheduled World Cup Super League Series with the West Indies in January in the Caribbean.

December 21, 2021
FanCode to exclusively livestream Pakistan tour of Bangladesh in India

Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode will exclusively livestream all matches of Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh commencing 19 November, with the first match of the T20I series at Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. The second and third fixtures will be played on 20 and 22 November, respectively.

The digital exclusive rights will also include two test matches, first in Chattogram from 26 November, followed by a return to Dhaka for the second test starting 4 December. This will be Pakistan’s first tour to Bangladesh since 2015 and the two-match test series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship points table.

The complete schedule of the tour to watch on FanCode.

The tour will be livestreamed on the FanCode app and the official website. “For all cricket fans across India, FanCode will provide a comprehensive match experience through interactive live streaming with customisable data overlays, fastest interactive live match scores, multi-media live commentary, match highlights, and so on,” said the platform in a statement. “Through FC Stats, sports fans can access in-depth sports analytics, insights, and tips to hone their skill and knowledge on the matches, players, teams, and overall sport,” it added.

November 19, 2021
FanCode to exclusively live-stream Hero CPL 2021 in India

Mumbai: Homegrown digital sports platform FanCode has bagged exclusive digital broadcasting rights for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 in India. Cricket fans across the country can watch live action on FanCode app and website from 26 August at 7.30 p.m.

Through the FanCode app, fans can experience interactive live-streaming of all the Hero CPL matches with data overlays by subscribing for a ‘Tour Pass’, without having to opt for a monthly or annual subscription. Besides streaming, FanCode will offer multimedia commentary, fastest ad-free live scores, in-depth sports statistics and analytics, fantasy sports tips, real-time match highlights, multiple audio feeds, and much more for all the Hero CPL matches, the platform said in a statement.

The star-studded line-up of the tournament features the best cricketing talent from across the world like South Africa’s Faf du Plessis and Imran Tahir, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips and Colin Munro, Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz, and West Indies’ Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine and Dwayne Bravo.

Hero CPL 2021 will take place in St Kitts & Nevis, with all 33 matches being played at Warner Park.

August 14, 2021
FanCode to live-stream WI vs PAK in India

Mumbai: Digital sports platform FanCode has announced that it will be exclusively live streaming the 2021 Pakistan tour of the West Indies. The tour will be available to watch on FanCode app and website in India.
As an added attraction, sports fans can access in-depth sports analytics, insights, and tips to hone their skill and knowledge on the matches, players, teams, and overall sport through the FC stats feature, the platform said.

After a thrilling tour with Australia, the Windies are ready to host Pakistan for a series of four T20Is and two Test matches. The tour begins today, 28 July, at 7:30 pm IST with the first T20I at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

The schedule for Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2021:

T20I match:

1st T20I: 28 July (Wednesday) – 7:30 pm
2nd T20I: 31 July (Saturday) – 8: 30 pm
3rd T20I: 1 August (Sunday) – 8:30 pm
4th T20I: 3 August (Tuesday) – 8:30 pm

Test match:

1st Test: 12 August (Thursday) – 8:30 pm
2nd Test: 20 August (Friday) – 8:30 pm

July 28, 2021
Dream Sports’ FanCode to exclusively broadcast ECB’s ‘The Hundred’ in India

Mumbai: Dream Sports’ FanCode has bagged exclusive four-year broadcast rights for England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) new format cricket competition, The Hundred. The partnership between ECB and Dream Sports, the parent company of both Dream11 and FanCode, is a comprehensive sports deal with FanCode as an official broadcast partner in India and Dream11 an official partner.

The action-packed 100-ball cricket competition will include 68 matches played over five weeks starting 21 July. In an entirely new format of cricket, ECB’s The Hundred has eight women’s and men’s teams from major cities across England and Wales. A 25-ball powerplay for each team will allow two fielders outside of the initial 30-yard circle. Each of the eight squads will have 15 players with a maximum of three overseas stars.

FanCode will provide a personalised sports experience to Indian sports fans through many user-first features for all the LIVE action from The Hundred. Some of these offerings include interactive data overlays, fastest ad-free live scores, multimedia commentary, in-depth sports statistics and analytics, real-time match highlights, multiple audio feeds, and much more, the platform said in a statement.

“The Hundred is a new, innovative, cricket competition featuring some of the world’s top players, and we’re excited that fans in India will be able to enjoy the action,” said ECB’s chief commercial officer Tony Singh. “We’re sure it will be a big hit with fans across the globe. As both FanCode and Dream11 are at the forefront of transforming digital sports engagement and experience in India, we are thrilled to partner with them to bring the most comprehensive and immersive sports experience for Indian cricket fans.”

“We are excited to bring The Hundred to our rapidly growing fan base in India,” said FanCode co-founder Prasana Krishnan. “Continuous digital innovation in creating unmatched sports viewing and engagement experience is an important part of our customer promise, and The Hundred, with its unique format, fits in perfectly with what we at FanCode stand for.”

“We are thrilled to launch a comprehensive partnership with ECB for their new and exciting cricket tournament, ‘The Hundred’, with both Dream11 and FanCode,” said Dream Sports’ chief marketing officer Vikrant Mudaliar. “Through this partnership, we hope to drive fan engagement for The Hundred by reaching over 120 million Dream Sports fans in India. ‘The Hundred’ offers a truly innovative format, and we are confident that cricket fans will love this new sporting experience.”

The competition will give equal weight to both men’s and women’s sides, with almost all the matches taking place as back-to-back men’s and women’s matches at the same venue on the same day. It will feature five Indian players across women’s teams – Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues. Cricketing greats such as Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Rashid Khan, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, and Jonny Bairstow, among others, feature in this action-packed competitive format.

July 16, 2021
FanCode to exclusively live stream Sri Lanka- Bangladesh matches

New Delhi: Home-grown digital sports streaming platform FanCode will be exclusively live streaming Sri Lanka’s tour of Bangladesh for cricket lovers in India.

The Sri Lankan cricket team is visiting Bangladesh after their recently concluded tour to West Indies. The island nation’s tour to Bangladesh will include three one-day internationals from 23-28 May. The first match will be played at Sher-e-Bangladesh national cricket stadium in Mirpur on 23 May, starting at 2 pm. The next two matches are scheduled on 25 and 28 May. The Sri Lankan team is led by Kusal Perera, while the Bangladesh team will be led by Tamim Iqbal.

“We will exclusively live-stream the matches to provide a comprehensive experience through interactive live streaming with customizable data overlays, fastest live scores, multi-media live commentary, and match highlights,” FanCode said in a statement.

May 21, 2021
FanCode to exclusively live stream Hero Caribbean Premier League

MUMBAI: FanCode a multi-sport aggregator platform by Dream Sports, has partnered with Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL T20) to exclusively live stream all the cricket matches from the T20 tournament starting 18 August. FanCode will provide a comprehensive digital experience to Hero CPL fans through an array of features such as live streaming with interactive data overlays, real-time highlights, interactive live scores with multimedia commentary, and even provide India’s first customised commentary for fantasy sports users. This comprehensive digital experience of Hero CPL will be available through FanCode's industry-first offering – Match Pass and Tour Pass.

Hero CPL will be the first mainstream T20 cricket league to start since COVID-19 lockdown. Now in its eighth edition, the CPL matches will be starting at 7:30 pm IST on each match day. Launching with CPL, the consumer-first features being rolled out to fans by FanCode includes interactive data overlays, where fans can customise the data they want to see while watching the live stream. Fans will also, for the first time in India for cricket, have the choice and flexibility to subscribe to the specific content they want for the CPL through Match Pass, for match-wise access, and Tour Pass, for access to the entire tournament. Sports fans will not have to commit to a monthly or annual subscription fee for the entire platform to watch their favourite tournament or a match of their choice.

Talking about the new features that enhance the sports fan experience FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco said, “We are glad to have the opportunity to provide comprehensive coverage of CPL to Indian cricket fans. In continuing with our commitment of providing great experiences to sports fans by unlocking the potential of digital, we will be rolling out features like interactive data overlays on the live feed, customized commentary and detailed analysis around the progress of the matches. With Match and Tour Pass, we’re continuing to put the fan at the centre of everything we do, giving them the flexibility to choose what they want to subscribe to.”

Talking about the partnership with CPL, FanCode co-founder Prasana Krishnan said, “The world is finally witnessing the gradual return of sports, and with CPL, the fans are in for a treat to enjoy the first T20 cricket from the big leagues since lockdown. This time around, cricket fans will not be able to go to the stadium and restaurants to enjoy these matches with friends due to the pandemic. They will have to stay indoors and enjoy the matches from the comfort of their homes.”

Talking about the partnership CPL T20 commercial director Jamie Stewart said, “It’s a great pleasure to have Hero CPL 2020 available live on Fancode for the first time. With a match coming into India during primetime on each day of competition, the opportunities for our fans there to enjoy all the fun and excitement of the “biggest party in sport” just got bigger. As Official Streaming Partner (FanCode), CPL fans know exactly where to go to get their fill of the action.”

The 33-match season will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago. All the matches will take place across two stadiums in that country – The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba will host 23 games, including the semi-finals and final, and the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain will have 10 matches. Two of the six teams competing in the CPL are owned by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises – Kings XI Punjab owns St Lucia Zouks, and Kolkata Knight Riders have acquired CPL’s most successful franchise to date – Trinbago Knight Riders. CPL will witness participation from the likes of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, Australia's Chris Lynn, West Indies' Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard and India’s Pravin Tambe. Apart from the FanCode App (iOS | Android), the matches will also be live streamed on the website – www.fancode.com.

CPL Full Schedule:

MATCH

DAY

DATE

MATCH 1 – 7:30 PM IST

Time IST

MATCH 2 – 11:45 PM Weekends/ 3 AM Weekdays IST

Time IST

1 & 2

Tuesday

18-Aug-20

Tridents v Patriots

7:30 PM

TKR v Warriors

3:00 AM

3 & 4

Wednesday

19-Aug-20

Tallawahs v Zouks

7:30 PM

Warriors v Patriots

3:00 AM

5 & 6

Thursday

20-Aug-20

Zouks v Tridents

7:30 PM

TKR v Tallawahs

3:00 AM

7 & 8

Saturday

22-Aug-20

Warriors v Tallawahs

7:30 PM

Patriots v Zouks

11:45 PM

9 & 10

Sunday

23-Aug-20

TKR v Tridents

7:30 PM

Warriors v Zouks

11:45 PM

11 & 12

Tuesday

25-Aug-20

Patriots v Tridents

7:30 PM

Tallawahs v Warriors

3:00 AM

13 & 14

Wednesday

26-Aug-20

Zouks v TKR

7:30 PM

Tridents v Tallawahs

3:00 AM

15 & 16

Thursday

27-Aug-20

Zouks v Patriots

7:30 PM

Warriors v TKR

3:00 AM

17 & 18

Saturday

29-Aug-20

Tridents v TKR

7:30 PM

Patriots v Tallawahs

11:45 PM

19 & 20

Sunday

30-Aug-20

Tridents v Zouks

7:30 PM

Patriots v Warriors

11:45 PM

21 & 22

Tuesday

1-Sep-20

Tallawahs v TKR

7:30 PM

Warriors v Tridents

3:00 AM

23 & 24

Wednesday

2-Sep-20

TKR v Patriots

7:30 PM

Zouks v Warriors

3:00 AM

25 & 26

Thursday

3-Sep-20

Tallawahs v Patriots

7:30 PM

Tridents v Warriors

3:00 AM

27 & 28

Saturday

5-Sep-20

TKR v Zouks

7:30 PM

Tallawahs v Tridents

11:45 PM

29 & 30

Sunday

6-Sep-20

Patriots v TKR

7:30 PM

Zouks v Tallawahs

11:45 PM

END REGULAR SEASON

31

Tuesday

8-Sep-20

Semi-Final 1

TBC

32

Tuesday

8-Sep-20

Semi-Final 2

TBC

33

Thursday

10-Sep-20

FINAL

TBC

August 14, 2020

THE NBA UNVEILS NEW SPOT FOR SEASON RESTART #WHOLENEWGAME

After a long hiatus, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is back with a ‘Whole New Game’, a campaign that inspires fans to reimagine the game of basketball in its purest form for the rest of the 2019-2020 season. The heart of the game remains unchanged but everything else will be different. With 22 teams set up in the bubble at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, the season restarts on July 31, 2020. The games will be available live for Indian fans on SONY SIX SD & HD, SonyLIV, FanCode and NBA League Pass.

The restart of the 2019-20 season will be one for the books given the never-seen-before elements, be it the broadcast innovations or the immersive fan experiences. The high energy global campaign film opens with empty arena pondering on the profound changes that the world has witnessed this year, reminding fans where we left off the last season and building anticipation for the restart. With no fans or the sparkling glamour in the court, the game we all love is like we have never seen before echoes through the story.

The NBA has introduced never-before-seen camera angles and enhanced audio of players and coaches. With digital video boards in the stands, fans can virtually live the game experience along with an all-encompassing sound system, the restart will be nothing short of a modern-day miracle.

The US only version of the film features prominent American actress, writer and producer, Issa Rae, literally walking the fans through the Whole New Game. Translated in more than 10 languages including Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico) and Thai, the campaign has also been integrated throughout the NBA Campus in Orlando and will be an integral part of the comprehensive social media activation amplifying the user-generated content on @NBA platforms.

Fan all over the world including Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh, Indian cricketer and LA Lakers fan Mayank Agarwal, star YouTuber Bhuvan Bam and actor Rannvijay Singha expressed their awe and excitement by sharing the campaign film minutes after it was launched.

It’s a new world and yes, it’s a Whole New Game!

Block your calendars and catch the action live starting July 31, on SONY SIX, SONYLIV, FanCode and NBA League Pass.

Schedule of the game:

DAY	DATE	MATCH	IST
Fri	7-31-20	New Orleans vs. Utah	4:00 AM
Fri	7-31-20	L.A. Lakers vs. LA Clippers	6:30 AM
Sat	8-1-20	Milwaukee vs. Boston	4:00 AM
Sat	8-1-20	Dallas vs. Houston	6:30 AM
Sun	8-2-20	Toronto vs. L.A. Lakers	6:00 AM
Sun	8-2-20	Brooklyn vs. Washington	11:30 PM
Mon	8-3-20	Houston vs. Milwaukee	6:00 AM
Mon	8-3-20	Miami vs. Toronto	11:00 PM
Tue	8-4-20	Utah vs. L.A. Lakers	6:30 AM
Wed	8-5-20	Miami vs. Boston	4:00 AM
Wed	8-5-20	Portland vs. Houston	6:30 AM
Thu	8-6-20	L.A. Lakers vs. Oklahoma City	4:00 AM
Thu	8-6-20	Boston vs. Brooklyn	6:30 AM
Fri	8-7-20	Dallas vs. LA Clippers	4:00 AM
Fri	8-7-20	Houston vs. L.A. Lakers	6:30 AM

July 29, 2020

FanCode turns one as India’s first multi-sport aggregator platform, garners over 15 mn users

MUMBAI: FanCode has successfully completed one year with over 15 million app installs. Since its inception in March 2019, FanCode has partnered with some of the world’s biggest sports brands and events, it has brought sports content to India across 9 sports and over 50 sporting events.

FanCode is a multi-sport aggregator platform from the house of Dream Sports. It has also launched the ‘fastest interactive live scores’ experience and comprehensive live streaming of long-tail sports and some premium cricket tournaments.

In the last one year, FanCode has significantly enhanced the sports experience for fans by providing interactive data overlays during live streaming of a match, news on the sports industry across the globe, bite-sized video content like match highlight packages, chat with sports personalities in a new-age format, and expert opinions.

The latest offering to the fastest live scores for cricket is now delivered with multimedia commentary. This is supplemented by interactive content and infographics for milestones achieved by players or teams during the match and also a detail-oriented ‘Live Blog’.

Adjudged as the “Best Sports Startup” at FICCI India Sports Awards 2019, FanCode forged over 16 exclusive partnerships with leading global sports associations and leagues across sports such as cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, volleyball, and even American football.

Some of the key partners include The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Bangladesh Cricket Board for showcasing the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), National Football League (NFL) including the world’s biggest annual sporting event – the Super Bowl, and I-League. It also became the NBA's (National Basketball Association) first live streaming partner in India.

FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco says, “We are thrilled at the tremendous progress that we have made in just a year. Over 15 million strong users in one year is an indication of how Indian sports fans are looking for deeper and comprehensive engagement with the sports they love.”

“We plan to launch several innovative and exciting features for sports fans. We will also continue to build FanCode to provide the best-in-class experience that sports fans deserve even during a time when sports across the globe have come to a halt. The reliance on digital platforms to stay connected to sports has further increased acceptance for the platform, and we expect consumption of sports to reach its peak once live sports are back,” adds Colaco.

FanCode co-founder Prasana Krishnan says, “The dependencies on digital mediums are significantly growing in sports over the years, thanks to the easy access to smartphones and cheaper data. The internet made access to interactive sports content a reality including live streaming, live scores, match analysis, fantasy research, which have been the strong pillars of growth over the year.”

“To stay true to our objective of being the single destination of choice for the avid sports fans in India, we are all set for the next phase of growth with feature additions, right from e-commerce to fantasy research tools. Forging deep and direct fan relationships will be a crucial differentiator in the long run for the industry, and we are building this base for the next leap,” adds Krishnan.

FanCode was launched in March 2019 to offer a broad spectrum of long-tail sports and contextual commerce providing comprehensive sports experience to avid sports fans in India. Dream Sports, a sports tech company, is the parent company of FanCode that also houses brands like Dream11 and DreamX.

May 2, 2020