# International sports broadcasting rights updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-sports-broadcasting-rights-updates > Updated: 2026-10-07T09:50:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Recent developments in sports media involve new broadcasting agreements for cricket and football. In cricket, Sky Sports and Cricket South Africa have expanded their partnership. The new agreement grants Sky Sports and NOW exclusive rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland for the 2026/27 season. This package covers men’s and women’s international tours hosted in South Africa, including upcoming series involving England, Australia, Bangladesh, and India. In football, the Indian Super League (ISL) has secured broadcast and digital streaming partners for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. Sony Sports Network will hold satellite television rights for the Indian subcontinent, while SonyLIV will provide live streaming within India. Additionally, YouTube will serve as the league’s digital streaming partner, allowing all 163 matches to be streamed live and free of charge globally. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Indian Super League announces new broadcast partners for 2026-27 season The Indian Super League has secured Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, and YouTube as broadcast partners for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, offering all 163 matches free on YouTube globally. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-super-league-announces-new-broadcast-partners-for-2026-27-season ### 2026-09-23: Sky Sports secures exclusive South African cricket broadcasting rights Sky Sports has secured exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to broadcast international cricket tours from South Africa during the 2026/27 season, including England's upcoming tour. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sky-sports-secures-exclusive-south-african-cricket-broadcasting-rights --- Cite as: International sports broadcasting rights updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-sports-broadcasting-rights-updates