WWE India to move from SPNI to Netflix in April 2025: Reports
WWE is set to transition its media rights in India from Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) to Netflix India in 2025, as part of a 10-year, $5 billion global deal with parent company TKO Group Holdings. Starting January 2025, Netflix will exclusively stream WWE’s flagship shows—Raw, SmackDown, and NXT—in key markets, with the Indian rollout beginning in April 2025.
This move marks Netflix India’s debut in sports entertainment, aiming to engage India’s growing digital audience while shifting WWE’s loyal fanbase from traditional TV to a subscription-based model. Challenges include bridging affordability gaps and appealing to India’s vast TV viewership base, but the collaboration opens opportunities for innovative content delivery and deeper fan engagement.