SONY PICTURES NETWORKS INDIA (SPNI) has announced an exclusive partnership with the DP World Tour, acquiring television and digital broadcast rights for three seasons from 2026 to 2028.
Under the agreement, SPNI will deliver comprehensive coverage of the DP World Tour’s global calendar, which spans more than 20 countries and includes five flagship Rolex Series events. The coverage will be available across India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, further strengthening SPNI’s presence as a leading destination for international golf in the region.
The multi-year collaboration will showcase elite professional golf from iconic courses worldwide, featuring established stars alongside emerging talent competing at the highest level. The 2026 season coverage will begin with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which will be live streamed on Sony LIV from 22 January, according to the media release.
In addition to global events, the partnership will place a strong spotlight on tournaments hosted in India. Fans can look forward to the Hero Indian Open 2026, scheduled from 26 to 29 March, followed later in the year by the DP World India Championship from 15 to 18 October.
SPNI chief revenue officer and business head, sports and international Rajesh Kaul said, “The DP World Tour represents the very best of global professional golf, and this long-term partnership reflects our strategic commitment to building the sport’s ecosystem across India and other regions of the subcontinent. By securing exclusive television and digital rights for three seasons, we are ensuring continuity, scale, deeper fan engagement, and a viewing experience that blends significance with reach. Sony LIV will bring fans closer to every DP World Tour event through expansive digital coverage, while our television platforms will showcase select marquee tournaments and moments that define the season, led by the Hero Indian Open and the DP World India Championship.”
DP World Tour chief revenue and content officer Richard Bunn added, “The DP World Tour has long links with India and its leading players, and this expanded last year with the launch of the DP World India Championship. The tournament boasted a stellar field of Ryder Cup stars in its debut outing and now joins the Hero Indian Open on our global schedule. Given India’s importance to the DP World Tour we’re delighted to agree a new media rights deal that will see Sony Pictures Networks India have exclusive rights to broadcast and livestream our tournaments, as golf’s global Tour travels around the world to 25 countries this season.”
