JioStar Reaches 1 Billion Screens with Sports Dominance

JioStar reported an impressive reach of nearly one billion screens across its sports portfolio in FY 2025-26, driven by strong performance in cricket and other major sporting events. The broadcaster and streaming platform set a global record for live sports streaming during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, achieving a peak concurrency of 72.5 million streams. The tournament overall captivated 956 million viewers across television and digital platforms combined.

Cricket remained the company's main growth engine. The IPL 2025 final attracted 426 million viewers, with 237 million live digital viewers for the T20 match. Notably, women constituted 47% of the IPL viewership on Star Sports, signaling a demographic shift. Women's cricket also saw substantial growth, with the Women's World Cup in India experiencing a ten-fold increase in digital viewership and its final drawing 185 million viewers.

Beyond cricket, JioStar expanded engagement across other sports like Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Pro Kabaddi League, reinforcing its status as a year-round sports hub. This sports performance contributed to significant financial growth, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 34,917 crore in FY 2025-26. The company's digital platform averaged 451 million monthly active users, marking a 48% year-on-year increase.