MUMBAI: Multi-sport aggregator platform FanCode has launched ‘FanCode Shop’, an online sports fan merchandising store.
The FanCode Shop has kicked-off with official licensed merchandise of six Indian Premier League franchises – Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Kings XI Punjab.
The FanCode Shop will offer a wide array of fan merchandise that includes official match jerseys, t-shirts, jackets, joggers, caps, masks, phone covers, coasters, keychains, wristbands and much more. The fan gear will cover a wide variety of ranges, designs and styles.
FanCode Shop will use technology to innovate and deliver rapid turnaround times in both the creation and distribution of fan gear, an official release states. FanCode Shop will also feature a range of athleisure apparel collection from parent company Dream Sports.
Talking about the sports and sports merchandising segment in India, Yannick Colaco, co-founder of FanCode, said: “We are thrilled to launch FanCode Shop with some of the biggest Indian sports brands. Through FanCode Shop, our aim is to provide a single platform for all sports fans with easy access to authentic and affordable merchandise. Keeping quick turnaround time in focus, we want to give fans many options to choose from and even customise designs and products as per their liking.”
Announcing the launch of the shop, Prasana Krishnan, co-founder of FanCode, said, “Through FanCode Shop, IPL fans across India will have the opportunity to ‘wear their passion’ while cheering for their favourite team from the comfort of their home. IPL teams like Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have built strong brands with passionate and loyal fan bases. We’re excited to be able to provide their fans with another opportunity to engage with and proudly display their support to their favourite IPL teams.”
Besides the Shop launch, FanCode recently introduced consumer-first features for sports fans like interactive data overlays, where fans can customise the data they want to see while watching the live stream; the choice and flexibility to subscribe to specific content by introducing Match & Tour passes; and the fastest live scores for cricket with multimedia commentary, including India’s first customised commentary for fantasy sports users.
Since launch in 2019, FanCode has significantly enhanced the sports experience for Indian fans by providing interactive 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.
