Sony Sports Network, also known as Sony Pictures Sports Network and Sony TEN, is a group of Indian pay television sports channels owned by Culver Max Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group and Sony Pictures Networks India. Headquartered in India, the network was founded in 2002 and employs approximately 130 individuals. Its primary offering is content rights, and it functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Originally established as TEN Sports, the channels underwent an acquisition by Essel Group in 2010. Sony Pictures Networks India subsequently acquired all sports channels from Essel in August 2016. In 2017, these networks were formally merged with Sony's existing Sony ESPN and Sony Six channels, forming Sony Pictures Sports Network, with the TEN channels rebranded as Sony TEN. In October 2022, the channels were rebranded again as Sony Sports Network, with all five channels now carrying the 'Sony Sports Ten' prefix.
Sony Sports Network secured television broadcast rights in India for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season on October 7, 2026, airing over 80 matches as part of a multi-platform arrangement. Sony LIV will stream all 163 fixtures, with YouTube serving as the digital streaming partner to broadcast every match live and free. Previously, on September 18, 2026, the network unveiled its commentary and studio panel for its 2026 Asian Games coverage. The panel features former Grand Slam tennis champion Sania Mirza in a presenting role, alongside international medallists including Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Vijender Singh, Anju Bobby George, Viren Rasquinha, and Neha Aggarwal Sharma. This followed Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV beginning their broadcast of the cricket competitions from the Asian Games on September 17, 2026, featuring the Indian men’s and women’s teams.
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Sony Sports Network offers 10 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sony Sports Network's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Sony Sports Network's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. All the revenue comes from sports sublicensing.
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Sony Sports Network currently holds 23 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including sports sublicensing, soccer | association football, tennis, cricket, golf and padel and pickleball.
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