Disney Star creates history with the highest-ever IPL viewership; 36.9 crore viewers watch IPL 2023 live.

Mumbai, April 20, 2023: Disney Star, the official broadcaster of IPL 2023, has broken all viewership records for the tournament’s first 19 encounters. According to BARC, 36.9 crore viewers watched Disney Star’s Live broadcast of the first 19 matches, which is the highest number in IPL history, even when accounting for the two IPL tournaments played during Covid.

In addition, the broadcaster has recorded a staggering 11350 crore (113.5 billion) minutes* of viewing time for the Live broadcast of the first 19 matches. With its fan-first approach, Disney Star has demonstrated its commitment to delivering an uninterrupted and seamless viewing experience by developing a compelling, engaging, and interactive product.

The broadcaster also saw a 25% increase in match TVR compared to the previous edition for the Live broadcast of the first 19 matches, which was fueled by engagement levels reaching all-time highs. This enormous growth is a testament to the success of the marketing campaign, the quality of Disney Star Network’s broadcasts, and the incomparable capacity of television to aggregate audiences.

Disney Star’s Head of Sports, Sanjog Gupta, stated:

“The first 19 encounters of IPL 2023 on Disney Star broke all previous viewership records, shattering all previous benchmarks. The power of Star Sports’ #BetterTogether campaign and world-class storytelling capabilities have ensured that the viewership for IPL 2023 in just 19 matches is close to the viewership registered for the entire season in 2018. Multiple audience cohorts across age, gender, and SECs are experiencing record viewership, indicating that television is the preferred medium for family/community viewing of marquee sporting events. We are grateful for the fans’ overwhelming affection and support for Disney Star’s IPL coverage. We will continue to improve the viewing experience.”

Disney Star’s dedication to providing a comprehensive viewing experience that extends beyond the match has earned it the viewers’ trust and loyalty. The broadcaster’s plethora of initiatives, such as region-specific pre-match analysis, post-match discussions, fan polls, and interactive segments with renowned cricket experts, have enabled them to successfully tap into the pulse of the nation and strike a chord with viewers and fans across the nation.

With experiences such as the IPL Trophy Tour, the Fan Bus, #MySocietyStadium, and India’s largest-ever school quiz, The Incredible School Quiz, the broadcaster has spared no effort to appeal to the sentiments of its viewers and admirers. Moreover, Disney Star’s association with some of the country’s most prominent celebrities has increased its allure to a broader audience. With prominent endorsements from Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Pooja Hegde, and Nandamuri Balakrishna, the broadcaster has gone above and beyond to attract a more diverse audience.

In addition, Star Sports has partnered with some of cricket’s greatest names, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and KL Rahul, to bring fans stories beyond the game through a special programming initiative called ‘Stars on Star’. Moreover, exclusive partnerships with Rajasthan Royals, KKR, LSG, and PBSK have allowed fans to experience the league from the players’ and teams’ perspectives, providing fans with behind-the-scenes access, interviews with players and coaches, and other engaging content that has increased the league’s overall engagement.

Disney Star’s fan-centric approach and innovations in broadcasting technology have earned it the praise of fans, and the broadcaster is committed to delivering an unrivaled and compelling viewing experience to everyone who tunes in to witness the IPL 2023 on television.

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