SPN acquires exclusive telecast rights for Int'l Champions Cup

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Jul 21 2016 | 3:32 PM IST
Broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) today said it has acquired the exclusive rights to telecast the 2016 edition of the football tournament International Champions Cup in India.
"The acquisition of the exclusive broadcast rights of the 2016 edition of the International Champions Cup in India reinforces the Sports Cluster of SPN's leadership in sports broadcast in India. After the success of the Uefa Euro 2016, we are looking forward to broadcasting the season-opening tournament of club football, thereby setting the stage for a great season.
"We are happy to bring the most compelling football content for Indian fans," SPN President, Distribution and Sports Business Rajesh Kaul said in a statement.
The International Champions Cup 2016 is the first tournament of the 2016-17 football season and the fourth edition of the tournament will feature Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester City, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, Melbourne Victory, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, and Celtic.
The International Champions Cup will be held from July 22 to August 13 and the matches will be held across North America, Europe, Australia, and China.
The matches will be telecast live on Sony Espn and Sony Espn HD channels. The tournament will also be streamed live on the SonyLIV app.
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First Published: Jul 21 2016 | 3:32 PM IST