Mumbai, 05-11-2026

‘Z’ fortifies sports portfolio; after premium Football, now brings Golf to India

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’) has further expanded its portfolio of sports offerings by bringing the leading golf tour - DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) to its consumers across the Nation. The Company is offering comprehensive coverage of the golf property across its linear sports bouquet – Unite8 Sports and digital entertainment platform – Zee 5.

The Company has garnered the rights of the DP World PGTI for a 12-months cycle, showcasing 20 tournaments across the season. The step is in line with the Company’s strategic approach to build a diversified portfolio of properties that bring its consumers closer to varied sports. Unite8 Sports and Zee 5 will consistently offer extensive coverage of the golf property, encompassing up to 120 hours of live coverage along with dedicated programming from each event, enabling deeper engagement with the sport and its growing community of followers.

Spearheaded by the legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev, DP World PGTI features accomplished golfers including Yuvraj Singh Sandhu (2025 DP World PGTI Order of Merit Champion and record-holder for the most victories in a single DP World PGTI season), Saptak Talwar (2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit Champion), Veer Ahlawat (2024 Order of Merit Champion and Hero Indian Open runner-up), Shaurya Bhattacharya (Former India No. 1 Amateur) and Angad Cheema (Multiple-time DP World PGTI winner known for his consistency).

Praising the association with Zee 5 and Unite8 Sports, DP World PGTI President Kapil Dev, stated, “We are delighted to partner with Zee 5 and Unite8 Sports, leading Indian digital and linear platforms, to bring the excitement of DP World PGTI events to golf fans across the country through exclusive live telecasts and curated content. This association marks an important step in our efforts to expand the reach and visibility of professional golf in India, making the sport more accessible to a wider audience. With Zee5’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. We believe this partnership will further strengthen the growth of golf in India and take the DP World PGTI experience to more fans than ever before.”

Speaking about the expansion of the sports portfolio, Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer – Unite8 Sports, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “Our strategic approach in sports is centred around building a differentiated and premium sports portfolio that caters to passionate fan communities across the Nation. DP World 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.”

The Company has laid a robust foundation in the sports business by offering marquee football properties including FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026, Bundesliga, Serie A along with offerings like IL T20 amongst others. In line with its disciplined and financially prudent approach, ‘Z’ continues to evaluate sporting rights that offer long-term strategic value and enhance the overall entertainment proposition for consumers. The addition of DP World PGTI marks yet another meaningful step in this journey to garner a higher share of the Attention Economy.