MUMBAI: The Indian Super League (ISL) is considering inviting tenders for media rights for the first time since its inception. According to a report in The Times of India, the closed bid process will be overseen by Octagon, a media rights agency based in the US.
The tender is likely to include home games of the national team, which comprise three FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers scheduled for the November, March, and June international windows, the report said
The invitation to tender will span an initial period of two years and encompass both television and digital rights. Octagon, a well-known media rights agency based in the United States, will oversee the process, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for broadcasters and digital platforms to be part of Indian football’s growing stature.
Last season marked the conclusion of Disney Star’s five and four-year broadcast rights agreement with the Indian Super League (ISL). As a result, FSDL decided to open the tender process to find a new broadcasting partner. FSDL has already notified all relevant stakeholders about the tender for media rights. The All India Football
Federation (AIFF) has Football Sports Development (FSDL) as its marketing partner. FSDL is also the owner of ISL, along with Star Sports.
FSDL has already notified all relevant stakeholders about the tender for media rights. Looking ahead, the next edition of ISL, expected to commence around the last week of September, will see the participation of 12 teams for the first time since its inception. Initially starting with eight franchises as a three-month league, ISL has grown in size and stature. Punjab FC will make their debut in the league, having earned qualification by winning the I-League, which is Indian football’s second-tier league competition, the report added.
