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FanCode, India’s leading digital sports destination, has secured an exclusive four-year broadcast partnership with the ROSHN Saudi League, further cementing its position as a go-to hub for football fans across South Asia.
The deal, which also covers the Saudi Super Cup and Saudi Kings Cup, spans from the 2025-26 season through 2028-29, giving fans in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal unprecedented access to Saudi Arabia’s top-tier football action.
The first match under the partnership will be Al Hilal vs. Al Riyadh on August 29, followed by Al Nassr vs. Al Taawoum, ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo’s team features regularly. FanCode will stream over 150 matches annually, guaranteeing at least one Al Nassr game every week, alongside marquee clashes featuring Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, and Al Ahly.
The Saudi League’s global visibility has skyrocketed, driven by the arrival of world-class talent. Alongside Ronaldo, stars such as Karim Benzema, Ngolo Kante, Darwin Nunez, Sadio Mane, and Joao Felix headline the competition. New signings including Kingsley Coman, Inigo Martinez, Ivan Toney, Joao Cancelo, and Theo Hernandez have further raised its competitive edge.
Commenting on the development, Yannick Colaco, co-founder of FanCode, said: “We’re thrilled to bring the ROSHN Saudi League to fans across the region. With global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, it has become one of the most exciting leagues to watch. Combined with our existing rights for LA LIGA, the EFL Cup, and major AFC tournaments, this strengthens our ambition to be a one-stop destination for football fans.”
FanCode, which serves over 20 million football fans, already holds rights to La Liga, Carabao Cup, AFC tournaments, A-League, J-League, and also streams top global sporting events like Formula 1, Moto GP, PGA Tour, and multiple T20 cricket leagues including the Caribbean Premier League, Super Smash, The Hundred, and ILT20.
