Indian table tennis is on the cusp of a thrilling new era. IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the country’s premier professional table tennis league, has announced a landmark three-year partnership with JioStar, India’s leading sports broadcaster. This collaboration is set to transform how millions of fans across the nation experience the sport, bringing world-class table tennis action right into their homes through exclusive live coverage on TV and digital platforms until 2027.
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JioStar to broadcast high-octane IndianOil UTT action live on Star Sports and JioHotstar in three languages
Bringing World-Class Table Tennis to Every Indian Home
Thanks to JioStar’s vast broadcast network, IndianOil UTT Season 6 will be more accessible than ever. The electrifying matches will be broadcast live on popular channels like Star Sports 2 (for the opening day), Star Sports Khel, and Star Sports Tamil. For fans who prefer streaming, JioHotstar will offer live coverage in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and Tamil, ensuring no fan misses a moment of the high-octane action.
This partnership is not just about expanding viewership; it’s about nurturing the future of Indian table tennis. The league will showcase a stellar mix of rising stars and seasoned Olympians, including Diya Chitale, Payas Jain, Ankur Bhattacharjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade, Aruna Quadri, Alvaro Robles, Bernadette Szocs, Adriana Diaz, and China’s Fan Siqi. Indian legends like Manika Batra, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Harmeet Desai, and Sreeja Akula will also be in the spotlight, promising fans thrilling matches filled with skill and passion.
A Rapidly Growing Global Sports Property
Under the guidance of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and the visionary leadership of promoters Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, IndianOil UTT has quickly become one of the most coveted sports properties in the global table tennis community. The 2024 season alone attracted 20 million viewers across TV and OTT platforms—a remarkable 1.3x growth from the previous year.
With this multi-year partnership, IndianOil UTT is poised to build on this momentum, driving the next phase of growth for Indian table tennis and inspiring a new generation of players and fans alike.
Voices from the Heart of Indian Table Tennis
Co-promoters Vita Dani and Niraj Bajaj shared their excitement about the partnership:
“Indian table tennis has made meaningful strides in recent years. IndianOil UTT’s mission has always been to accelerate this progress by providing a world-class platform for homegrown talent. Our collaboration with JioStar over the next three seasons will deepen our impact by reaching more households, engaging new audiences, and laying a stronger foundation for the future stars of Indian table tennis.”
Countdown to Season 6: Get Ready for the Action
Starting May 12, IndianOil UTT and JioStar will ramp up excitement with exclusive behind-the-scenes content, player interviews, and team previews, building anticipation ahead of the league’s grand return. With JioHotstar and Star Sports as official broadcast partners, the countdown to Season 6 promises to captivate audiences nationwide.
Meet the Contenders: Eight Franchises, 48 Elite Players
Season 6 will feature 48 top-tier paddlers competing across eight franchises: Ahmedabad SG Pipers, Chennai Lions, Dabang Delhi TTC, Dempo Goa Challengers TT, Jaipur Patriots, Kolkata ThunderBlades, PBG Pune Jaguars, and U Mumba TT. The reigning champions, Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, are aiming to make history by becoming the first team to clinch three titles.
Stay tuned and don’t miss a single serve, smash, or rally as IndianOil UTT and JioStar bring the best of table tennis to your screens. Follow the league on JioHotstar and Star Sports for live updates, exclusive content, and unforgettable moments from Season 6!
