Unite8 Sports
Indian sports television network
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The Unite8 Sports is a group of Indian pay television sports channels owned and operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Logo used since 1 June 2026 | |
| Type | Sports |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Network | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
| Programming | |
| Languages | English Hindi Telugu Tamil |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 576i 4:3 for SDTV simulcasts) |
| Ownership | |
| Parent | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Sister channels | See List of channels owned by Zee Entertainment |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 June 2026 |
| Founder | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Links | |
| Website | unite8sports |
The network currently holds rights of various sports properties including tournaments International League T20, Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League, FIFA World Cup etc.
History
On June 1, 2026, Zee Entertainment Enterprises launched Unite8 Sports channels: Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD (Hindi), Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD (English), the same day it acquired broadcasting and streaming rights for FIFA World Cup tournaments.[1] Previously in 2025, Zee had broadcast Bengal Super League, UP Kabaddi League and ILT20 on its entertainment channels, indicating launch of its sports network.[2][3]
Owned channels
Unite8 Sports 1
It is a Hindi-language channel, available in SD and HD format, that airs football, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling and combat sports.
Unite8 Sports 2
It is an English-language channel, available in SD and HD format, that airs football, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling and combat sports.