Dialog secures exclusive ICC media rights in Sri Lanka through 2028

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Dialog Television (Private) Limited has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast ICC Events in Sri Lanka through January 2028, further strengthening the ICC’s partnership with one of the country’s leading entertainment platforms.

Under the agreement, Dialog Television will broadcast ICC Events across its own network and ensure expansive access to all matches through a combination of Free-to-Air and digital streaming platforms, enabling millions of Sri Lankan fans to experience world-class cricket wherever they are.

Dialog Television is Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Pay TV service provider delivering a diverse mix of local and international channels across genres, including news, movies, lifestyle and sports to audiences nationwide. This partnership underscores Dialog’s continued commitment to bringing global sporting spectacles to Sri Lankan homes.

The agreement covers eight ICC global events, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026.

The ICC events included in this partnership are:

Men’s Events:

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (India and Sri Lanka)

ICC Men’s World Test Championship Final 2027 (England)

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 (South Africa and Zimbabwe)

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 (Zimbabwe and Namibia)

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2028 (TBC)

Women’s Events:

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (England)

ICC Women’s T20 Champions Trophy 2027 (Sri Lanka)

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 (Bangladesh and Nepal)

Mr Sanjog Gupta, ICC CEO, said: “We are delighted to enter this partnership with Dialog Television in a country where cricket has enjoyed immense popularity. This agreement ensures that every fan will have front-row access to the game’s biggest moments, from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to the ICC Women’s T20 Champions Trophy 2027, both of which will have Sri Lanka as co-hosts and hosts respectively. We want to expand the reach of our marquee events by attracting young audiences as well as deepen engagement for core fans in the country.

“Dialog’s leadership in its unmatched reach make it an ideal partner to deliver the modern viewing experience that today’s fans expect. Together, we are not only broadcasting cricket, we are shaping the future of how the sport is experienced, celebrated, and shared across Sri Lanka.”

Supun Weerasinghe, Director/Group Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC, said: “Dialog Television is proud to partner with the ICC to deliver these prestigious events to cricket fans across Sri Lanka. Cricket continues to inspire and unite communities across the nation, and we are committed to offering high-quality coverage and engaging experiences across our broadcast and digital platforms, ensuring fans stay closely connected to the sport they love.

“Through our broadcast and digital platforms, we are committed to providing high-quality coverage and engaging experiences that connect audiences with the sport they love.”

“This partnership strengthens ICC’s presence in Sri Lanka and ensures fans can enjoy live coverage of major ICC events across multiple platforms, both on television and digitally.”