Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has extended its long-standing broadcast partnership with Tennis Australia, continuing as the exclusive home of the Australian Open in India. SPNI has held the rights to the Grand Slam since 2015.

Under the renewed agreement, SPNI will retain exclusive television and full digital rights for the Australian Open for the next three seasons across India and the Indian subcontinent, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The extension ensures fans across the region can continue to watch world-class tennis from Melbourne Park in multiple languages, reinforcing SPNI’s focus on delivering premium live sports experiences.

The Australian Open marks the start of the global tennis calendar and is widely regarded as one of the sport’s most celebrated tournaments. Over the years, legends such as Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal have lifted the coveted trophy, shaping some of tennis’ most defining moments.

With this renewed partnership, SPNI will continue to bring every ace, rally, and match-winning moment to fans through its sports network and streaming platform, Sony LIV.

Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer - distribution and international business and head - sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, "The Australian Open has become a marquee event for tennis fans across India and the subcontinent, and we are delighted to extend our decade-long partnership with Tennis Australia. This renewal reaffirms Sony Sports Network’s commitment to bringing the most prestigious global sporting events to our audiences, backed by our deep understanding of viewer preferences across platforms. With comprehensive coverage on both television and digital, a live studio show featuring expert panellists, multi-language broadcasts with expert commentary and engaging highlight content, we aim to deliver an immersive experience for the first Grand Slam of the year that brings the energy and excitement of Melbourne Park closer to fans than ever before.”

Craig Tiley, CEO, Tennis Australia, added, “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India, a broadcaster that has played a major role in bringing the excitement of the Australian Open to millions of passionate fans across the region. India and the subcontinent have an incredibly deep connection to tennis, and this agreement ensures they’ll continue to enjoy the very best of Melbourne Park across every screen. Together with SPNI, we’re committed to delivering world-class coverage, unforgettable stories and a viewing experience that captures everything that makes the AO one of the great global sporting events.”