How to Watch & Stream TV Channels in India (Official Guide)

Access the definitive index of 37 verified network providers in India. Our guide maps every local and national channel to its authorized streaming provider, including latest pricing, free trial availability, and regional blackout data for 2026.

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India Network Map Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Official Streaming Providers in India

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FIBA YouTube
Free
FIFA+
Free
JioCinema
Free
Longhorn Network
Free
Olympics Channel
Free
Red Bull TV
Free

All Broadcast Networks

37 networks
ABC Australia IN
ABC Australia IN cable
Colors English cable
Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar English streaming
Fancode
Fancode cable
SAB TV English cable
Sony LIV
Sony LIV English cable
Sony MAX English streaming
Sony PAL English cable
Sony SAB English cable
Sony SAB TV India
Sony SAB TV India cable
Sony SET English cable
Sony Six
Sony Six cable
Sony Ten 1 English cable
Sony Ten 2 English cable
Sony Ten 3 English cable
Sony Ten 4 English cable
Sony Ten 5 English cable
Star Bharat English cable
Star Gold English cable
Star Gold 2 English cable
Star Movies English cable
Star Movies Select English cable
Star Plus English cable
Star Sports 1 IND
Star Sports 1 IND English cable
Star Sports 1 Select IND
Star Sports 1 Select IND English cable
Star Sports 2 IND
Star Sports 2 IND English cable
Star Sports 2 Select IND
Star Sports 2 Select IND cable
Star Sports 3 IND
Star Sports 3 IND cable
Star Utsav English cable
Star Vijay English cable
Star World English cable
Star World Premiere English cable
Zee Action English cable
Zee Cinema English cable
Zee Classic English cable
Zee Studio English cable
Zee TV English cable

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Live TV in India — Sports Network Guide

Stream2Watch maintains a directory of 37 television networks active in India. This includes free-to-air public networks, cable sports networks, and regional channels that carry live football, basketball, tennis, Formula 1, rugby, cricket and more.

India Cord-Cutting Guide 2026

Transitioning from traditional cable to digital streaming in India requires navigating a complex web of rights. While leading local networks remain available via digital antennas (Free-to-Air Networks), premium sports packages are increasingly moving to 'Direct-to-Consumer' apps. Our team verifies the channel lineups mapping to major regional providers weekly to ensure you find the correct path to your favorite team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are TV sports channels free in India?

Depending on your region, some basic sports coverage is available on free-to-air public networks. However, premium leagues like the NFL, Premier League, and NBA typically require paid access through official cable or OTT streaming providers.

How do I resolve local sports blackouts in India?

If you are traveling outside of India or your local team is geo-blocked, you can resolve India network blackouts by running a verified Sports VPN to digitally relocate your viewing address back into the authorized network zone.