BCCI releases full list of broadcasters around the world for VIVO IPL 2017

It is that time of the year when people are all set to stay glued to their television sets to witness one of the most entertaining events in the world of cricket. The mega event of Indian cricket, The Indian Premier League is just two days away and all the teams are gearing up for the big battle ahead. There has been some interesting pick-ups in the auction this year which has given all the teams a whole new look.

Many of the teams have already revealed their new season kits building up the mood for the all important 10^th season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad who executed their plans perfectly to clinch the title last year will be clashing against last year’s finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opener. The final of the exciting event is scheduled to be played on May 21^st.

Ahead of the start of the event the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the list of broadcasters and the live streaming platforms around the world. In India the matches will be telecasted on Sony Pictures Network (SPN).

BCCI quoted “Indian Premier League, the premier Twenty20 competition in the world, lines up the best global broadcasters in a bid to reach out to fans across the world.”

“One of the marquee global sporting events, VIVO IPL 2017 will be played from April 5 to May 21, 2017 and will be spread over 47 days across 10 venues. The T20 extravaganza with 60 matches will be available LIVE across a bouquet of broadcast and streaming platforms. The coverage will be more extensive and more LIVE games will be available for international viewers.”

“In the Indian subcontinent, VIVO IPL 2017 will be broadcast on Sony Pictures Network. The VIVO IPL 2017 will be streamed online on Hotstar (mobile and internet with a 5-minute delay)”

Here are the full list of broadcasters as quoted by oneindia.com :

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives & their respective territories, Commonwealth & possessions – Sony Pictures Network (SPN) – Sony SIX, Sony SIX HD, Sony Max, Sony Max HD

India – Hotstar (Live streaming)

USA & its territories & possessions – ESPN and Willow TV

South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa – Super Sport

UK, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man & Channel Island & the European territories & possessions only – Sky Sports

(MENA Counties) – Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunasia, UAE and Yemen only – OSN Rights

Caribbean – Flow TV and Sportsmax

New Zealand – Sky NZ

Singapore – Singtel, Starhub, Elevan sports (OTT) and cricketgateway.com

Indian subcontinent – Cricketgateway.com

Australia – Cricketgateway.com

Malaysia – Astro and cricketgateway.com

SEA – Cricketgateway.com

Rest of Asia – Cricketgateway.com

Canada – Cricketgateway.com & Ethnic channel group

South America – Cricketgateway.com

Hong Kong – Now TV & Cricketgateway.com

Afghanistan – Lemar TV & Cricketgateway.com

Bangladesh – Bong BD and cricketgateway.com