Sony Six

Sony SIX is an Indian pay television sports channel. It is owned and operated by Sony Pictures Networks India. The Sony SIX channel broadcasts sports events.

Sony Six
CountryIndia
NetworkSony Pictures Sports Network
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharastra, India
Programming
Language(s)English , Bengali , Malayalam
Ownership
OwnerSony Corporation
ParentSony Pictures Network India
Sister channels
List
History
Launched7 April 2012 (2012-04-07) (HD version launched along with SD)
Links
Websitewww.sonysix.com
Availability
Terrestrial
TV Lanka Digital TVChannel 42 (HD)
Cable
Fastway CableChannel 301 (SD)
Channel 606 (HD)
In DigitalChannel 425
Asianet Digital TVChannel 300 (SD)
Channel 808 (HD)
Kerala Vision Digital TVChannel 762 (SD)
Channel 856 (HD)
Satellite
Dish TV&d2hChannel 659 (SD)
Channel 658 (HD)
Tata SkyChannel 484 (SD)
Channel 483 (HD)
Sun DirectChannel 508 (SD)
Channel 975 (HD)
Airtel digital TVChannel 291 (SD)
Channel 292 (HD)

History

Sony SIX was launched in April 2012 by "Sony Networks India", which also owns Sony Entertainment Television and SET Max. This channel is part of Sony Pictures Sports Network, all of which are owned by Sony Corporation.

Sony Six is aimed at the youth segment and primarily airs cricket tournaments.[1] It was launched on 7 April 2012 and is the 14th sports channel in India. It also broadcasts original programs such as NBA Slam.[2] Sony SIX Corner changed from Right-Up to Left-Up on 31 January 2021. It launched an HD channel on 4 February 2021 after the match of Team Abu Dhabi vs Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10 League 2020.

It also broadcasts football, cricket, professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, rugby union, basketball, soccer and badminton.

Broadcasting rights

Sony and its sister channels have the broadcasting rights of the following international cricketing boards[3] and franchise league:-

Cricket
EventPeriod Ref
International
International Cricket in Australia 2021–2023 [4]
International Cricket in England 2021–2023 [5]
International Cricket in Pakistan 2021–2023 [6]
International Cricket in Sri Lanka 2021–2023 [7]
Franchise League
Big Bash League 2021–22
Lanka Premier League 2021
Pakistan Super League 2022 [8]

References
  1. "IPL 5: Multi Screen Media plans to air matches on SIX next year". The Economic Times. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  2. "Sony Six could be launching on a bouncy wicket". The Hindu Business Line. 26 March 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  3. "West Indies Cricket Board production and International broadcast rights from 2012-2019 contract". www.espncricinfo.com.
  4. "CA announce new Indian TV rights deal". Cricket Australia. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. "Sony Pictures acquires media rights for cricket matches in England". LiveMint. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  6. "Pakistan Cricket Board renews deal with Sony Pictures Networks India(SPN) for next three years". NDTV Sports. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  7. "Sony TV wins Sri Lanka cricket TV rights". Daily FT. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  8. "Pakistan Cricket Board renews deal with Sony Pictures Networks India(SPN) for next three years along with PSL". NDTV Sports. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
Logo used in 2012-2017
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