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{{Short description|Indian sports pay TV channel}}
{{Short description|Indian former sports TV channel}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Sony ESPN
| name = Sony ESPN
| logo_size = 180px
| logo_size = 150px
| logo = Sony ESPN logo.svg
| logo = Sony ESPN logo.svg
| launch_date = {{Launch date|df=y|2015|04|08}} (as Sony Kix)<br />{{Launch date|df=y|2016|01|16}} (as Sony ESPN)
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2015|04|08|df=yes}} (as Sony Kix)<br />{{start date and age|2016|01|16|df=yes}} (as Sony ESPN)
| closed_date = {{Close date|df=y|2020|03|30}}
| closed_date = {{End date and age|2020|03|30|df=yes}}
| owner = [[ESPN Inc.]] (50%)<br />[[Sony Pictures Networks India|Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd]] (50%)
| owner = [[ESPN Inc.]] (50%)<br />[[Sony Pictures Networks India|Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd]] (50%)
| headquarters = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]]
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| sister_channels = {{Collapsible list
| sister_channels = {{Collapsible list
| list_style = text-align:left;
| list_style = text-align:left;
| 1 = [[Sony TV]]<br />[[Sony Max]]<br />[[Sony Max 2]]<br />[[Sony SAB ]]<br />[[Sony Six]]<br />[[Sony Mix]]<br />[[Sony Aath]]<br />[[AXN India|AXN]]<br />[[Sony BBC Earth]]<br />[[Sony Yay]]<br />[[Sony Pix]]<br />[[Sony Ten]]<br />[[Sony Wah]]<br />[[Sony Pal]]<br />[[Sony LIV]]<br />[[Sony Marathi]]
| 1 = [[Sony TV]]<br />[[Sony Max]]<br />[[Sony Max 2]]<br />[[Sony SAB ]]<br /> Sony Six <br />[[Sony Mix]]<br />[[Sony Aath]]<br />[[AXN India|AXN]]<br />[[Sony BBC Earth]]<br />[[Sony Yay]]<br />[[Sony Pix]]<br /> Sony Ten <br />[[Sony Wah]]<br />[[Sony Pal]]<br />[[Sony LIV]]<br />[[Sony Marathi]]
}}
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'''Sony ESPN''' was an Indian pay television sports channel which was a [[joint venture]] between [[ESPN Inc.]] and [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]. The channel targeted the [[Indian subcontinent]] including India, [[Nepal]], [[Bangladesh]] and [[Sri Lanka]]. This Channel was part of Sony's [[Sony Pictures Sports Network]] group.
'''Sony ESPN''' was an Indian pay television sports channel which was a [[joint venture]] between [[ESPN Inc.|ESPN]] and [[Sony Pictures Networks]]. The channel targeted the [[Indian subcontinent]] including India, [[Nepal]], [[Bangladesh]] and [[Sri Lanka]]. It was part of the [[Sony Sports Network]] group.


==Overview==
==History==
The channel launched on 8 April 2015 as '''Sony Kix''', coinciding with the [[2015 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web |date=1 April 2015 |title=Multi Screen Media to launch Sony Kix to air IPL season 8 |url=/proxy/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/entertainment/multi-screen-media-to-launch-sony-kix-to-air-ipl-season-8/articleshow/46764509.cms |access-date=2 April 2015 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref>
Sony ESPN Was Launched on 17 January 2016. The partnership with ESPN was made official in October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=/proxy/http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-espn-to-make-comeback-on-indian-tv-partners-with-msm-2132395|title=ESPN to make comeback on Indian TV; partners with MSM|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=7 October 2015|access-date=7 October 2015}}</ref>


In October 2015, Multi Screen Media announced a partnership with [[ESPN International]], which would include the rebranding of Sony Kix as Sony ESPN, and collaboration on digital properties (including partnerships with properties such as [[ESPNcricinfo]]). The venture returned the ESPN brand to Indian television for the first time since [[Disney Star|Star India]] rebranded its ESPN Star Sports channels as Star Sports in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 November 2013 |title=Star Sports: A new logo, packaging & brand identity |work=Indian Television |url=/proxy/http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/media-and-advertising/ad-campaigns/star-sports-a-new-logo-packaging-brand-identity |access-date=10 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2013 |title=STAR India rebrands; sheds 'ESPN' branding |url=/proxy/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/39137_STAR-India-rebrands-sheds-ESPN-branding |url-status=live |archive-url=/proxy/https://web.archive.org/web/20180314042411/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/39137_STAR-India-rebrands-sheds-ESPN-branding |archive-date=14 March 2018 |access-date=13 March 2018 |website=www.afaqs.com |language=en}}</ref> After 9 months, the channel changed its name to Sony ESPN on 17 January 2016 on the same day when the high-definition version of this channel was launched coinciding with the [[2016 Australian Open]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD to launch on Jan 17th |url=/proxy/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/sony-espnsony-espn-hd-to-launch-on-jan-17th-62958.html |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=Exchange4media |language=en}}</ref>
Sony and ESPN partnered on website and app efforts, with ESPN providing and producing content such as [[cricket]], [[association football|football]], [[tennis]], [[National Basketball Association|NBA basketball]], [[badminton]], [[field hockey]], [[golf]], [[rugby union]], [[Formula E]] along with other events.<ref>{{cite web|url=/proxy/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/msm-india-and-espn-to-create-co-branded-content-platforms-in-indian-subcontinent-115100701154_1.html|title=MSM India and ESPN to create co-branded content Platforms in Indian subcontinent|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=7 October 2015|access-date=7 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=/proxy/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/x7yeIqCCTrePGqbMej5R9K/MSM-to-launch-new-channels-website-on-sports.html|title=MSM to launch new channels, website on sports|newspaper=[[Mint (newspaper)|Live Mint]]|date=7 October 2015|access-date=7 October 2015}}</ref>


On 18 July 2017, the channel became part of [[Sony Sports Network]] following SPN's acquisition of TEN Sports.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |title=Sony rebrands sports business; launches 2 new HD channels |work=The Economic Times |url=/proxy/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/sony-rebrands-sports-business-launches-2-new-hd-channels/articleshow/59651869.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2021-07-03}}</ref>
Sony ESPN Have broadcast [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] matches during 2016–2017 in [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and English-language commentary.<ref>{{cite web|url=/proxy/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/entertainment/multi-screen-media-to-launch-sony-kix-to-air-ipl-season-8/articleshow/46764509.cms|title=Multi Screen Media to launch Sony Kix to air IPL season 8|work=The Economic Times|date=1 April 2015|access-date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=/proxy/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/394223,msm-to-launch-new-sports-channel-sony-kix.aspx|title=MSM to launch new sports channel, Sony Kix|date=2 April 2015|access-date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/cricket/240317/ipl-set-to-dish-out-feeds-in-telugu-tamil-bengali-too.html IPL set to dish out feeds in Telugu, Tamil, Bengali too - Deccan Chronicle]</ref>


The channel was shut down on 30 March 2020. It has been replaced By Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arasu |first=Basil Kannagi |title=Sony Pictures Network India to shut down Sony MIX, Sony ESPN SD and HD is now Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD from 30th March |url=/proxy/https://dreamdth.com/sony-pictures-network-india-to-shut-down-sony-mix-sony-espn-sd-and-hd-from-30th-march-report/ |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=dreamdth.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
As part of a deal with [[ESPN International]], Sony ESPN broadcast the [[National Football League|NFL]] season 2016–17 with programs such as ''[[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]]'', ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'', [[NFL Playoffs]], [[Pro Bowl]], and the [[Super Bowl]]. Sony ESPN also broadcast the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].

In October 2017, North America's professional wrestling promotion [[Impact Wrestling|IMPACT]]’s weekly shows and PPVs started airing on Sony ESPN, moving from Sony SIX.

==Launch and shutdown==
Sony ESPN is a rebranded version of Sony KIX. Sony ESPN Launched as '''Sony Kix''' on 8 April 2015 (the day when [[2015 Indian Premier League]] began) by [[Sony Pictures Networks India]], it was the second sports television channel launched by the company after [[Sony Six]].

The channel along with its HD version was shut down on 30 March 2020.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2015]]
[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Television stations in Mumbai]]

Latest revision as of 15:18, 26 April 2024

Sony ESPN
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndian subcontinent
NetworkSony Pictures Sports Network
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra
Programming
Language(s)Malayalam
Bengali
Kannada
English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Ownership
OwnerESPN Inc. (50%)
Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd (50%)
Sister channels
List
History
Launched8 April 2015; 9 years ago (2015-04-08) (as Sony Kix)
16 January 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-16) (as Sony ESPN)
Closed30 March 2020; 4 years ago (2020-03-30)
Former namesSony Kix (2015–2016)

Sony ESPN was an Indian pay television sports channel which was a joint venture between ESPN and Sony Pictures Networks. The channel targeted the Indian subcontinent including India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It was part of the Sony Sports Network group.

History

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The channel launched on 8 April 2015 as Sony Kix, coinciding with the 2015 Indian Premier League.[1]

In October 2015, Multi Screen Media announced a partnership with ESPN International, which would include the rebranding of Sony Kix as Sony ESPN, and collaboration on digital properties (including partnerships with properties such as ESPNcricinfo). The venture returned the ESPN brand to Indian television for the first time since Star India rebranded its ESPN Star Sports channels as Star Sports in 2013.[2][3] After 9 months, the channel changed its name to Sony ESPN on 17 January 2016 on the same day when the high-definition version of this channel was launched coinciding with the 2016 Australian Open.[4]

On 18 July 2017, the channel became part of Sony Sports Network following SPN's acquisition of TEN Sports.[5]

The channel was shut down on 30 March 2020. It has been replaced By Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Multi Screen Media to launch Sony Kix to air IPL season 8". The Economic Times. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Star Sports: A new logo, packaging & brand identity". Indian Television. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  3. ^ "STAR India rebrands; sheds 'ESPN' branding". www.afaqs.com. 6 November 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  4. ^ "SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD to launch on Jan 17th". Exchange4media. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Sony rebrands sports business; launches 2 new HD channels". The Economic Times. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  6. ^ Arasu, Basil Kannagi. "Sony Pictures Network India to shut down Sony MIX, Sony ESPN SD and HD is now Sony Ten 4 and Sony Ten 4 HD from 30th March". dreamdth.com. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
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