FanCode, a Dream Sports company, has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the Indian Super League (ISL), marking a major step in the league’s digital-first distribution. Production duties for the upcoming season will be handled by Kaleidoscope Production and Services (KPS Studios).
The media rights were awarded following a tender process conducted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The ISL Interim Managing Committee issued a request for quotation (RFQ) on January 18, 2026, with bids closing on February 1, 2026. After evaluation, the RFQ committee and the ISL Managing Committee jointly selected FanCode as the broadcast partner and KPS Studios as the production partner for the season, which kicks off on February 14.
Under the agreement, FanCode will deliver a digital-first viewing experience for ISL matches, focusing on seamless streaming and platform features tailored for online audiences.
Welcoming the partnership, AIFF Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan said, “We are pleased to conclude the ISL media rights process and to partner with FanCode, one of India’s leading sports platforms. Their emphasis on accessibility and fan experience aligns perfectly with our goal of expanding the league’s reach and engaging more football fans across the country.”
FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco highlighted the significance of the deal, stating, “The Indian Super League is a valuable addition to FanCode as it represents the very best of Indian football. With ISL’s strong and loyal fan base, we see a big opportunity to elevate how fans experience the league through high-quality broadcasts and a product built for modern football audiences. This aligns with the broader vision of the Dream Sports group to make sports better.”
FanCode said the partnership reinforces Dream Sports’ wider commitment to access and participation in sport and underlines its continued investment in Indian football. The platform already holds Indian broadcast rights for Formula 1 and has partnerships spanning major global properties such as LaLiga, MotoGP, the Carabao Cup, Cricket West Indies, and cricket leagues including Super Smash, the Caribbean Premier League, and ILT20.
