The Tennis Premier League (TPL) announced its partnership with Viacom18 as its Official Broadcast Partner for the upcoming sixth season. Set to take place at the iconic Cricket Club of India Mumbai from December 3 to December 8, TPL will be broadcast nationwide Sports18 network and live streamed on JioCinema.
This season, tennis enthusiasts can look forward to the thrilling 25-point format that brings an innovative twist to the game, making top-tier tennis more engaging and entertaining for fans at home.
The sixth edition of the TPL powered by Clear Premium Water is primed to host a star-studded lineup, featuring renowned athletes such as the legendary Rohan Bopanna and current India No. 1 Sumit Nagal. Joining them on the court will be international talent including current US Open Doubles champion Max Purcell, France’s Hugo Gaston and Armenia’s Elina Avanesyan, all vying for glory and the coveted top prize for their respective franchises.
Esteemed legends Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Sania Mirza will lend their expertise and charisma to the league with their respective teams, adding to the tournament’s prestige.
Each match between two franchises will consist of Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Men’s Doubles, with a total of 100 points at stake. Each category holds equal value, offering 25 points per game. Teams are set to compete fiercely during the league stage to accumulate a maximum of 500 points (100 points x 5 matches), with the top four teams advancing to the thrilling semi-finals.
The defending champions, Bengaluru SG Pipers, will be looking to protect their title against formidable contenders: the Bengal Wizards, the Punjab Patriots, the Shrachi Delhi Rarh Tigers, Hyderabad Strikers, Yash Mumbai Eagles, Chennai Smashers and the Gujarat Panthers.