JioStar gets broadcast and streaming rights for US Open for 5 years

The rights have been secured by the USTA’s media rights agency IMG

by e4m Staff
Published: Aug 6, 2025 12:45 PM | 2 min read

JioStar has acquired the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the US Open Tennis Championships for the next five years.

Secured by the USTA’s media rights agency, IMG, this partnership will see every match from the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center broadcasted on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar, delivering every ace, rally, and match point directly to millions of Indian screens. 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 and Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka looking to defend their men’s and women’s singles titles respectively.

The tournament also announced a reimagination 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 going to the winning team.

“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,” said Harry Griffith, Head of International Acquisitions & Syndication, JioStar. “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.”

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