1Stadia sub-licences FIFA Women’s WC 2023 rights to FanCode, DD Sports

The company had recently bought exclusive media rights for all FIFA tournaments in 2023 for the Indian subcontinent. 1Stadia is a US-based firm that specializes in technological improvements in the sports and media rights industries.

As part of the association, FanCode will exclusively live stream the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 matches across India on its digital platform. The World Cup will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20 and will take place across nine vibrant cities, showcasing the pinnacle of women’s football.

Football fans can watch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS, TV), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, Airtel XStream, OTT Play, and fancode.com.

FanCode will provide fans with an unparalleled viewing experience, as all 64 matches of the Women’s World Cup 2023 will be live-streamed on the platform. The platform offers tour passes at affordable prices for fans, apart from monthly and yearly subscriptions.

Yannick Colaco, Co-Founder and CEO of FanCode said, “We are excited to bring one of the biggest global sporting events to Indian fans in association with FIFA and 1Stadia. Stars like Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Megan Rapinoe, Marta, and Sam Kerr have become household names in India for young girls and boys. The tournament is a celebration of women’s football, and we are committed to providing fans with a great experience.”Prasar Bharti CEO Gaurav Dwivedi said, “We are happy to have secured the television broadcast rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. This prestigious tournament not only showcases the immense talent and dedication of women in football but also serves as a platform to inspire the next generation of athletes. We are proud to partner with 1Stadia in this endeavor, as they share our passion for promoting sports and fostering a love for the game among fans.”1Stadia CEO and Co-Founder Sangeet Shirodkar said, “Partnering with FanCode to bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to fans in India is a significant step for 1Stadia. FanCode’s extensive reach and strength in the IPTV domain make them an ideal partner to deliver the tournament to a wide range of viewers.”

“We are thrilled to have partnered with DD Sports for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. This tournament represents an extraordinary celebration of talent, dedication, and sportsmanship. Through this partnership, we are committed to driving positive change, empowering women in sports, and inspiring millions of fans to rally behind their favorite teams,” Shirodkar added.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 featuring 32 teams will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The USA, reigning world champions, aim to clinch their third consecutive World Cup title, while Canada, the Olympic gold medalists, have showcased their strength as formidable adversaries, defeating star-studded teams like the USA, making them a team worth keeping an eye on along with teams like England, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and more.