ACC announces media rights partnership with SPNI for 2024 to 2031

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) (Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited) has secured the exclusive media rights for all ACC tournaments from 2024 to 2031. This landmark deal marks more than a 70% increase from the previous media rights cycle, highlighting the growing global stature and appetite for ACC Asia Cup tournaments.  

The deal encompasses all editions of the Men’s and Women’s Asia Cups, Men’s and Women’s Under-19 Asia Cups, and the Men’s and Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cups. This partnership  ensures comprehensive and innovative coverage of Asian cricket’s marquee tournaments  across television, digital, and audio platforms. 

This significant partnership  with SPNI not only secures high-quality coverage for the ACC’s flagship tournaments but also  provides the financial resources necessary to drive development programs across all member  nations. 

Jay Shah, President, ACC, said, “This Media Rights deal is a significant milestone for the Asian Cricket Council and cricket across  the region. The Asia Cup continues to be a cornerstone of cricketing excellence, bringing together  the best of the region’s talent. With Sony Pictures Networks India as our new media partner, we  are confident in their ability to deliver world-class coverage and an immersive viewing experience  for fans worldwide. 

With Sony’s extensive expertise in the broadcasting industry, we are excited to embark on this  new partnership. Sony’s expertise and innovative approach promise to bring a fresh perspective  to the coverage of Asian cricket, reaching new audiences and setting new benchmarks. 

The substantial increase in rights value will enable the ACC to channel significant resources into  grassroots programs, infrastructure development, and talent pathways, especially for associate  nations. This collaboration will drive the continued growth of cricket across Asia and ensure its  vibrant future.”

On SPNI taking home the media rights to the ACC tournaments (2024 -2031), SPNI’s MD & CEO, Gaurav Banerjee, said, "Congratulations to the ACC for conducting a fair and transparent bidding process for the rights  to the ACC tournaments! We are delighted to bring these action-packed tournaments, which  will also include India and Pakistan matches, to our viewers for the next 8 years. ACC tournaments have created unforgettable moments and set the stage for the most intense Asian  Cricket rivalries. We eagerly look forward to sharing the thrill and spirit of these matches with  cricket fans."