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CNN sponsors 5 properties, mostly kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more, then business, tech and industry. 5 confirmed in 2026.
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Sponsorships
Season by season, then every row newest first with what our check found on its source.
Official partner · Event · 2026
Listed under "Official Partners".
Broadcast · Event · 2026
Logo filed as "CNN broadcasting partner" on the club wall.
Event · 2026
Appears under the 'Other Sponsors' logo grid on the Goafest 2026 sponsor page; brand read off the logo file, tier not further specified.
Media · Event · 2026
Listed under "Media Partners".
3 deals outside India and the Gulf
Rows under the same brand name abroad. Not counted in the numbers above.
Against media & entertainment peers
Confirmed deals only. The full media & entertainment leaderboard.
| Brand | Properties | 2026 deals | Campaigns | Main passion point | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNN | 5 | 5 | 0 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2026 |
| Star Sports | 11 | 11 | 7 | Cricket | 14 Aug 2026 |
| The Times of India | 8 | 8 | 11 | Running and fitness | 18 May 2026 |
| Crunchyroll | 2 | 5 | 0 | Culture, arts and literature | 2026 |
| Mirchi | 6 | 8 | 0 | Culture, arts and literature | 2026 |
Where peers sponsor and CNN doesn't
| Property | Peers on it |
|---|---|
| Comic Con India | Crunchyroll, Mirchi |
| Filmfare Awards | Star Sports, Mirchi |
| Tata Mumbai Marathon | The Times of India, Mirchi |
| TCS World 10K Bengaluru | The Times of India, Mirchi |
| Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon | The Times of India, Mirchi |
| Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series | Star Sports, Crunchyroll |
| International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa | Star Sports |
| Serendipity Arts Festival | The Times of India |
Questions people ask
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CNN has 5 confirmed sponsorship properties on record, mostly in kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more, then business, tech and industry, including Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai World Cup, Goafest. The latest is dated 2026.
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