World Padel League Season 4: JioHotstar and Star Sports 3 to broadcast matches in India

The World Padel League (WPL) has confirmed a wider broadcast network for its fourth season, with Indian viewers getting access through JioHotstar and Star Sports 3. The league said its television and digital partners will take matches to audiences in more than 200 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Season 4 is scheduled to be held from August 12 to 16 at DOME, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. The tournament will feature 36 international padel players divided into six franchises. The announcement comes at a time when padel is trying to build a stronger following in India, and the presence of two major sports platforms is likely to improve visibility for the sport.

How the broadcast expansion works

The new rights structure gives the league both linear television and streaming coverage in India. JioHotstar will serve as the digital home for the tournament, while Star Sports 3 will provide television coverage. This combination follows a broader trend in Indian sports broadcasting, where audiences are increasingly split between traditional TV and mobile streaming.

According to the World Padel League, the expanded network is meant to make Season 4 available to fans across multiple time zones and platforms. The league has not yet announced specific commentary teams, telecast timings, or whether all matches will be available live on both platforms.

The broadcast expansion is significant for the league because it moves WPL beyond a niche digital audience. Star Sports has a wide reach among Indian sports viewers, including in regional markets, while JioHotstar offers a large streaming base for viewers who prefer watching on mobile devices.

Indian partners JioHotstar and Star Sports 3

JioHotstar and Star Sports 3 are the confirmed Indian broadcast partners for Season 4. The exact match schedule on each platform has not been disclosed yet, but both are expected to cover the tournament from Mumbai.

For Indian padel fans, the key point is access: viewers will not have to search for unofficial streams or rely on delayed clips. The presence of an established television broadcaster also adds credibility to the event at a time when newer sports are competing for viewer attention and sponsor interest.

The league has not confirmed whether the broadcast will include Hindi commentary, regional language feeds, or dedicated analysis shows. Those details are likely to be announced closer to the tournament.

Global partner list covers five continents

Beyond India, the league has named several international broadcasters. Sri Lanka Telecom’s PEO TV will carry the league in Sri Lanka, Action Sports will broadcast in Nepal, and Tapmad will cover Bangladesh. Dubai Media will handle the Middle East and North Africa region, while SPORT TV will broadcast in Portugal.

DAZN will carry WPL across multiple territories in Europe, Central Asia, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Central America. Triller TV/AfricaXP and AfricaXP will broadcast the league across Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

This list suggests the league is prioritising reach over exclusive deals in individual markets. By signing multiple regional partners, WPL can claim distribution in over 200 countries even if some deals cover only specific territories or selected matches.

Season 4 returns to Mumbai with six franchises

Season 4 will be the second consecutive edition held at DOME, SVP Stadium in Mumbai, according to the league’s schedule. The venue offers a compact indoor setup that suits padel, which is played on smaller courts than tennis.

The six franchises are Vedanta Leopards, Khan Tigers, Aussie Mavericks Jaguars, Hubtown Panorama Panthers, Game Changers Lions, and VB Realty Cheetahs. The league says 36 international padel players will take part, along with support from teams across the franchise setup. The full squads and player rosters have not been published in the announcement.

What remains unclear

The official announcement confirms the list of broadcast partners and the tournament dates, but it leaves several practical questions open. There is no confirmed breakdown of which matches will air on television versus streaming, no schedule for each franchise’s fixtures, and no official ticket information for spectators at DOME.

It is also unclear whether the broadcast network includes every match or only selected fixtures. Large multi-territory streaming deals sometimes exclude live coverage of all matches, so viewers in India should wait for the league or the broadcasters to release the complete schedule.

A direct quote from league officials, franchise owners, or broadcast partners has not been included in the source report. Until the league publishes a more detailed media release, the specific viewing links and region-wise availability should be treated as provisional.

What viewers should do next

Fans in India who want to follow the tournament can check the official World Padel League social media channels and the JioHotstar app for the match schedule and streaming links. Those outside India can look for local listings from DAZN, AfricaXP, Triller TV, or the regional partners named in the announcement.

It is worth confirming the exact telecast time for each match before tuning in, since broadcasters in different regions may follow Indian Standard Time or their local time zones. The league has not said whether the August 12 opening day will begin with a full match or a ceremony.

Source: https://www.socialsamosa.com/industry-updates/world-padel-league-jiohotstar-star-sports-3-india-broadcast-partners-12254086

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Punto	Detalle
Fuente	Social Samosa
Fecha	2026-08-12T12:06:14+00:00
Tema	World Padel League secures JioHotstar & Star Sports 3 as India broadcast partners