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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sony Pictures Network India |
Sony SIX is an Indian pay television sports channel owned and operated by Sony Pictures Networks, which also owns Sony Entertainment Television and SET Max. The channel is aimed at the youth segment.[1] It was launched on 7 April 2012 and is the 14th sports channel in India. It also broadcasts original programmes like NBA Slam.[2]
It also broadcasts football, cricket, professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, rugby union, basketball and badminton.
Broadcasting rights
Sony and its sister channel have broadcasting rights of the following international cricketing boards[3] and franchise league:
Current
Cricket
| Event | Period | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| International | ||
| International Cricket in Australia | 2017-2023 | [4] |
| International Cricket in England | 2018-2023 | [5] |
| International Cricket in Pakistan | 2015-2020 | [6] |
| International Cricket in Sri Lanka | 2020-2023 | [7] |
| Franchise League | ||
| Big Bash League | 2017-2023 | |
Other
Former
| League | Period | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Premier League | 2014-2017 | [8][9] |
References
- ^ "IPL 5: Multi Screen Media plans to air matches on SIX next year". The Economic Times. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ "Sony Six could be launching on a bouncy wicket". The Hindu Business Line. 26 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "West Indies Cricket Board production and International broadcast rights from 2012-2019 contract". www.espncricinfo.com.
- ^ "CA announce new Indian TV rights deal". Cricket Australia. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Sony Pictures acquires media rights for cricket matches in England". LiveMint. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Pakistan Cricket Board renews deal with Ten Sports for next five years". Indian Television. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Sony TV wins Sri Lanka cricket TV rights". Daily FT. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "SONY retains broadcasting rights for Caribbean Premier League". Inside Sports India. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Star Sports acquires Caribbean Premier League rights for India". TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
 Sports television in India | |
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| Current | |
| Defunct | |
| Online streaming | |