India: Sport

This July 2026 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest legal, regulatory, and industry developments shaping sports and gaming in India and globally. From online gaming regulations and emerging technology impacts to sports law battles and international policy shifts, this newsletter provides strategic insights into the biggest stories transforming these dynamic industries.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stages, with the third-place play-off and the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, the focus is no longer confined to the action on the pitch. Even before the tournament commenced, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., had secured the exclusive media rights for India, by approaching the Delhi High Court seeking protection against rogue websites and digital platforms expected to illegally stream the tournament. The proceedings demonstrate that acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights is only the first step, with effective protection against digital piracy being equally essential.

This June 2026 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest legal, regulatory, and industry developments shaping the sports and gaming sectors in India and globally. From online gaming regulations and emerging technology impacts to sports law battles and international policy shifts, this newsletter provides strategic insights into the biggest stories transforming these dynamic industries.

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has recently proposed the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India (the “Authority”) under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, thereby seeking to create a dedicated national regulator for the sector for the first time.

In April, we traded the heat for a few days in Mussoorie at our firm-wide retreat. Cooler weather, better views, and (briefly) a slower pace.

Whether you operate a fantasy sports app, an e-sports platform, an online card game, or a mobile gaming startup in India, the new Gaming Law affects you directly.

Sports today is not only about competition on the field. It is a high value commercial ecosystem established on identity, content, and access and each of these is secured through intellectual property ("IP") law.

When the final whistle blows on the field, disputes no longer need to linger in courtrooms. Increasingly, they find resolution before arbitral tribunals- quietly, efficiently, and with expertise...

Ladakh, often hailed as a paradise for adventure seekers and nature lovers, is one of India's most enchanting destinations. Its towering snow-capped peaks, pristine high-altitude lakes like the ethereal Pangong Tso...