35 crore viewers tune in for live broadcast of 10 matches on Disney Star

Disney Star, the official broadcaster of TATA IPL 2024, has shattered viewership records for the first 10 matches of the tournament. As per BARC, 35 crore viewers tuned in to watch the live broadcast of the first 10 IPL matches, higher than any previous edition of the tournament including seasons played during the pandemic. The overall watch-time for the tournament has rose to 8028 crore minutes which is 20% higher than last year. Powered by a an array of fan-centric initiatives, enriched programming, and a marketing campaign, match ratings for season 17 of the tournament have also increased 22% compared to the last edition.

“Disney Star has started the 17th season from where it left off last year, doubling down on fan-centred initiatives that seek to drive passion and fandom for the tournament. The support and love received from fans and audiences alike is an affirmation of Star Sports’ belief in the aggregative capacity of IPL on TV as well as its potential for further growth. The figures also reflect the success of our endeavour to enhance the IPL viewing experience through broadcast and programming innovations, including HDR-enhanced 4K, interactive services, and multi-pl

Disney Star is broadcasting TATA IPL 2024 across 14 feeds in 10 languages with a special feed in Indian sign language for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and visually impaired fans. The marketing campaign for the 17th edition of the tournament – ‘Ajab IPL ke Gajab Rang’ – was based on the tournament insight that a fan’s colours are seen through the ebbs and flows of one’s team’s performance in the tournament and that the same moment in IPL is experienced very differently by different viewers.

Disney Star also launched new programming initiatives including custom highlights catering to different cohorts of fans, shows like cheeky singles (hosted by Carry Minati), and activations to collaborate with the content creator ecosystem across platforms. It has also introduced a special broadcast for kids every Sunday afternoon – Super Funday – to better serve 8-12 year olds and continues to power activations like Star Nahi Far, which bring fans closer to the superstars.  Financial Express