{
  "id": 13711643,
  "title": "Why Are ISL Matches Not Being Telecast On TV? League Issues Major Update",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/why-are-isl-matches-not-being-telecast-on-tv-league-issues-major",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:19:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/why-are-isl-matches-not-being-telecast-on-tv-league-issues-major-update"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Super League (ISL) has revealed it is currently broadcasting its matches live on digital platforms SonyLIV and YouTube, while efforts are underway to make them available on television. This shift in broadcasting came after Saturday's fixtures, featuring Bengaluru FC vs SC Delhi and FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC, were exclusively streamed on these platforms but not on television. The ISL marks the first time its top-flight football league is being streamed on YouTube. Following the match broadcasts, the league issued a statement to inform fans that the matches are being streamed live on YouTube and SonyLIV. The ISL is actively working with Sony Sports Network to restore television coverage as soon as possible. Despite the current lack of television coverage, fans can currently only access the matches through these digital platforms. While SonyLIV continues to offer a streaming service, YouTube's inclusion provides an additional option for supporters to watch their favorite teams. However, the league has not yet announced when television broadcasts will resume, leaving fans to rely on the available streaming options until then. The ISL’s recent update aims to clarify the broadcasting situation as they strive to ensure supporters can follow the league’s action across multiple viewing platforms.",
  "summary": "The Indian Super League (ISL) has confirmed that its matches are currently being streamed live on SonyLIV and YouTube, while efforts are underway to make them available on television. The announcement came after Saturday’s fixtures were broadcast on the two digital platforms but were unavailable on television. The development also marks the first time that India’s top-flight football league is…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}