JioHotstar sets new records of viewership in Champions Trophy
The Hindu
JioHotstar breaks records with 540+ crore views and 11,000 crore minutes during ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
JioHotstar has set new records in India's live sports streaming with over 540 crore views and nearly 11,000 crore minutes of watch time during the just concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
"What a journey the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has been! With over 540+ crore views, 11,000 crore minutes of watch time, and a peak concurrency of 6.12 crore, these numbers tell a powerful story of scale, passion, and the evolution of digital streaming in India," Kiran Mani, CEO, Digital at JioStar said in a post on LinkedIn.
The final match, where India clinched its third Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand, garnered an unprecedented 124.2 crore views on JioHotstar.
This match also set a new record with 6.12 crore peak concurrent viewers, underscoring the platform's dominance in live sports streaming.
Previous streaming record of 5.9 crore was set during Disney Hotstar's coverage of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
The final between India and New Zealand this year drew 90 crore total views on the streaming platform overall. The final exceeded 66.9 crore total views garnered by India's semi-final victory over Australia on the same platform.
India's game against Pakistan recorded 60.2 crore streaming views on JioHotstar.
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