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The ICC seeks new broadcasters for India’s 2026 T20 World Cup after JioStar can’t fulfill its rights deal due to financial losses.
The ICC is scrambling to secure new media rights for India’s 2026 T20 World Cup after JioStar, the current rights holder, notified the body it cannot fulfill its remaining two years of a four-year deal due to massive financial losses.
JioStar cited rising provisions for sports content losses, a drop in ad revenue after India’s real-money gaming ban, and high operating costs.
The ICC has restarted bidding for rights valued at $2.4 billion, but major platforms like Sony, Netflix, and Amazon Prime have shown little interest, citing high costs and weak monetization.
Despite the ICC’s $474 million surplus in 2024, broadcasters remain cautious amid declining linear TV revenue and streaming losses.
If no new partner is found, JioStar must still fulfill the contract through 2027, risking the World Cup’s visibility and commercial value.
La ICC busca nuevos emisores para la Copa Mundial T20 de la India 2026 después de que JioStar no pueda cumplir con su acuerdo de derechos debido a pérdidas financieras.