Zee Entertainment Enterprises has expanded its sports portfolio by acquiring exclusive television and digital rights to the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) for a 12-month period, the company announced on November 4, 2026.
Under the agreement, Zee Entertainment will cover 20 PGTI tournaments, broadcasting the events across its television channel Unite8 Sports and its digital streaming platform ZEE5. The deal includes up to 120 hours of live coverage along with dedicated programming from each tournament.
The PGTI is headed by President Kapil Dev, former Indian cricketer. The tour features prominent Indian golfers, including:
Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer, Unite8 Sports, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, said:
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"PGTI has been instrumental in shaping the growth of professional golf in India and producing world-class talent. Through this partnership, we aim to amplify the visibility of Indian golf across platforms and offer compelling stories of our athletes to a wider consumer base.” |
Kapil Dev, President, DP World PGTI, stated:
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"With Zee 5’s extensive reach and digital capabilities, we look forward to connecting with existing golf enthusiasts as well as introducing the game to new audiences, while showcasing the talent and competitiveness of Indian professional golfers.” |
The addition of the PGTI strengthens Zee Entertainment's existing sports rights portfolio, which includes the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026, Bundesliga, Serie A, and the International League T20 (ILT20).
