The Delhi Premier League (DPL) has announced a landmark partnership with JioCinema as its official streaming partner and Sports18 as its broadcast partner for the league’s much-anticipated inaugural season. This collaboration is set to enhance the accessibility and reach of the DPL, bringing the excitement of T20 cricket directly to fans across the globe.

Organized by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), the DPL is poised to revolutionize regional T20 cricket. With JioCinema and Sports18 on board, fans can enjoy comprehensive live coverage of all DPL matches from the comfort of their homes. JioCinema will provide live streaming of every match, offering cricket enthusiasts an immersive viewing experience on mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Meanwhile, Sports18 – 1 will broadcast the matches on television, ensuring the DPL reaches a wide audience across India.

Rohan Jaitley, President of the DDCA, expressed his excitement about the partnerships, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with JioCinema and Sports18 for the inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League. These partnerships are pivotal in our mission to reach a wide audience and provide unparalleled access to the thrilling matches of the DPL. We are confident that this collaboration will elevate the viewing experience for cricket fans and contribute significantly to the league’s success.”

A Viacom18 spokesperson also shared their enthusiasm, “We are delighted to join hands with the Delhi Premier League as both the streaming and broadcast partner for its inaugural season. We are committed to bringing the best and widest array of sports entertainment to our audience, and this partnership with the DPL furthers that vision. Through JioCinema and Sports18, we aim to provide an unparalleled viewing experience, capturing the excitement and passion of T20 cricket and delivering it to fans across the globe.”

The inaugural DPL season is scheduled from August 17 to September 8, 2024, with all matches held at the Shri Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The tournament will feature 40 matches, including 33 in the men’s category and 7 in the women’s.

The league will showcase six men’s teams—South Delhi Superstarz, Purani Dilli 6, Central Delhi Kings, North Delhi Strikers, West Delhi Lions, and East Delhi Riders—and four women’s teams—South Delhi Superstars, Central Delhi Queens, North Delhi Strikers, and East Delhi Riders. The season opener will see South Delhi Superstarz facing off against Purani Dilli 6.

All DPL matches will be streamed live on JioCinema for free and broadcasted on Sports18 – 2, ensuring fans do not miss a single moment of the action.