JioStar Bags Exclusive Rights To Broadcast US Open In India For Five Years

Last Updated:August 06, 2025, 12:04 IST

The landmark partnership will see every match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.

JioStar Bags Exclusive Rights To Broadcast US Open For Five Years.

JioStar announced that it has acquired the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships for the next five years on Wednesday.

Secured by the USTA’s media rights agency, IMG, this landmark partnership will see every match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar, delivering every ace, rally, and match point directly to millions of Indian screens.

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One of the most prestigious Grand Slams in global tennis, the US Open is a celebration of high-octane action, electrifying crowds, and iconic night matches.

This year’s edition promises edge-of-the-seat drama, rising stars, and battles between a growing generation of legends as the men’s and women’s singles Main Draw will be played across 15 competition days. Indian fans will be treated to breathtaking tennis action with Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff taking the court, while Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their men’s and women’s singles titles respectively.

The tournament has also announced a reimagining of its US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, which this year will feature 16 star-studded pairs all vying for US$ 1 million in prize money for the winning team. The blockbuster field will include many of the men and women ranked in the Top 10, nine Grand Slam singles champions, and veritable legends of the game. Alcaraz will be pairing up with Emma Raducanu, Sinner with Emma Navarro, Świątek with Casper Ruud, Djokovic with fellow Serbian Olga Danilovic, and Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka. Additionally, Ben Shelton will pair with world doubles No. 1 Taylor Townsend, and the defending US Open Mixed Doubles Champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will compete to defend their title.

As part of its coverage, JioStar will continue to bring its host of tech-driven and fan-first innovations that will redefine how one of the largest-attended annual sporting events in the world is experienced. From multi-language commentary to exclusive behind-the-scenes access on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar, viewers will enjoy immersive storytelling and interactivity around the tournament like never before.

Harry Griffith, Head of International Acquisitions and Syndication, JioStar, said, “We are thrilled to add the US Open to our expanding portfolio of world-class sporting events. This association with the USTA deepens the range of premier global sports content available to fans on our platforms."

“With the US Open, JioStar is now the home of two of the four prestigious Grand Slams, offering year-round tennis coverage and reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier live action to every corner of the country," he said.

Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer of USTA, said, “We are delighted to partner with JioStar to bring the US Open to our fans across India."

“JioStar’s forward-thinking, digital-first approach and their vast scale make them the ideal partner to carry the tournament into a new era. We look forward to connecting with tennis fans on the platforms they use most, delivering a world-class viewing experience that is innovative and engaging," he added.

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The addition further strengthens JioStar’s reputation as India’s premier sporting destination, holding rights to ICC events, India Men’s and Women’s Cricket teams, TATA IPL, TATA WPL, Premier League, Wimbledon, Pro Kabaddi League, and much more. With a calendar filled with premium sporting content, JioStar continues to lead the way in providing fans with seamless access to the most anticipated sporting moments from India and around the world.

Experience all the action from the US Open 2025 from August 18 to September 7, as a grand spectacle of elite tennis unfolds for fans across the country like never before.

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August 06, 2025, 12:04 IST

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