# FanCode > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/FanCode > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/FanCode.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FanCode > Source revision: 1355549876 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Not to be confused with|Fancade}} {{Short description|Indian sports streaming service}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2023}} {{Infobox website | name = FanCode | logo = FanCode logo.svg | logo_size = 200px | logo_caption = | screenshot = | parent = | headquarters = [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai), [Maharashtra](/source/Maharashtra), India | website_type = {{plainlist| *[Sports broadcasting](/source/Sports_broadcasting) *[OTT platform](/source/Over-the-top_media_service)}} | language = | founded = {{start date and age|2019}} | launch_date = | company_type = | industry = {{plainlist| *[Streaming](/source/Streaming_media) *[Entertainment](/source/Entertainment) *[E-commerce](/source/E-commerce) *[Mass Media](/source/Mass_Media)}} | products = {{flatlist| * [Streaming media](/source/Streaming_media) * [Video on demand](/source/Video_on_demand) * [Digital distribution](/source/Digital_distribution) * [Sports e-commerce](/source/Sports_e-commerce) }} | services = On-demand [video streaming](/source/streaming_media) | key_people = | area_served = South Asia | owner = Dream Sports{{Cite web |title=Dream Sports {{!}} Make Sports Better {{!}} FanCode |url=https://www.dreamsports.group/fancode/ |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=Dream Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624022012/https://www.dreamsports.group/fancode/ |url-status=live }} | founder = {{ubl |Yannick Colaco |Prasana Krishnan }}{{cite web | url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/digital-sports-platform-fancode-raises-50-million-from-parent-dream-sports/article34664925.ece | title=Digital sports platform FanCode raises $50 million from parent Dream Sports | date=28 May 2021 | access-date=23 June 2023 | archive-date=23 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230623045859/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/digital-sports-platform-fancode-raises-50-million-from-parent-dream-sports/article34664925.ece | url-status=live }} | commercial = Yes | registration = Optional | current_status = 2019 - Active | website = {{URL|https://www.fancode.com/}} }} '''FanCode''' Is an Indian [over-the-top](/source/Over-the-top_media_service) sports [streaming](/source/Broadcasting_of_sports_events) platform and [e-commerce](/source/e-commerce) company.{{cite news|title=Fancode looks to double user base|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/fancode-looks-to-double-user-base-to-100-mn-11655925512503.html|publisher=Mint|access-date=16 June 2023|archive-date=17 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617133931/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/fancode-looks-to-double-user-base-to-100-mn-11655925512503.html|url-status=live}} It was founded in 2019 by Yannick Colaco and Prasana Krishnan. It is part of the Dream Sports group.{{Cite news |last=Laghate |first=Gaurav |date=2019-04-25 |title=Dream11 launches multi-sports aggregator platform FanCode |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/dream11-launches-multi-sports-aggregator-platform-fancode/articleshow/69042709.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624023429/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/dream11-launches-multi-sports-aggregator-platform-fancode/articleshow/69042709.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }} It offers interactive [live streaming](/source/live_streaming), sports fan merchandise, [fantasy sport](/source/fantasy_sport)s statistics and analytics, interactive live match scores, live commentary, expert opinions and [news](/source/news) to its users on its website and application.{{Cite web |last=B |first=Venkata Krishna |date=2022-02-14 |title=There is a space for under-served sports events in India: FanCode |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2022/Feb/04/there-is-a-space-for-under-served-sports-events-in-india-fancode-2415392.html |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=20 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920085649/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2022/Feb/04/there-is-a-space-for-under-served-sports-events-in-india-fancode-2415392.html |url-status=live }} In May 2024, FanCode crossed 100 million user base.{{Cite web |title=In 5 Years, FanCode Has Built A User Base Of 100 Million: Yannick Colaco |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/in-5-years-fancode-has-built-a-user-base-of-100-million-yannick-colaco/93185/1 |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Forbes India |language=en |archive-date=20 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920085649/https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/in-5-years-fancode-has-built-a-user-base-of-100-million-yannick-colaco/93185/1 |url-status=live }} == History == The company was founded in 2019 by Yannick Colaco and Prasana Krishnan.{{cite news |last1=Laghate |first1=Gaurav |title=Dream11 launches multi-sports aggregator platform FanCode |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/dream11-launches-multi-sports-aggregator-platform-fancode/articleshow/69042709.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[The Economic Times](/source/The_Economic_Times) |date=April 25, 2019 |access-date=24 June 2023 |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624023429/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/dream11-launches-multi-sports-aggregator-platform-fancode/articleshow/69042709.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }} Colaco previously worked with NBA India as managing director,{{cite news |title='Kobe Bryant inspired kids in India to play basketball' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kobe-bryant-inspired-kids-in-india-to-play-basketball |publisher=[Telangana Today](/source/Telangana_Today) |date=January 27, 2020}} while Krishnan was a former executive at sports pay-television broadcasters [Sony Pictures Networks](/source/Sony_Pictures_Networks) and [Neo Sports](/source/Nimbus_Communications).{{cite news |last1=McCullagh |first1=Kevin |title=FanCode acquires NFL streaming rights in India |url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/fancode-acquires-nfl-streaming-rights-in-india/ |publisher=SportBusiness.com |date=January 21, 2020 |access-date=24 June 2023 |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624023432/https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/fancode-acquires-nfl-streaming-rights-in-india/ |url-status=live }} In May 2021, Fancode raised $50 million from its parent firm Digital sports' investment arm Dream Sports Investments (DSI). It has 3 D2C lines that are Fancode live (Sports broadcasting), Fancode Stats (Sports insights). FanCode acquired streaming rights for the American football league, [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) in January 2020.{{cite news |title=FanCode to live broadcast National Football League in India |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/fancode-to-live-broadcast-national-football-league-in-india/73431207 |publisher=[The Economic Times](/source/The_Economic_Times) |date=January 20, 2020 |access-date=24 June 2023 |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624023431/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/fancode-to-live-broadcast-national-football-league-in-india/73431207 |url-status=live }} It also received streaming rights of the season of [I-League](/source/Indian_Football_League) in India from Lex Sportel Vision in January 2019.{{cite news |last1=Laghate |first1=Gaurav |title=FanCode to live stream I-League matches exclusively |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/fancode-to-live-stream-i-league-matches-exclusively/articleshow/73229940.cms?from=mdr |publisher=[The Economic Times](/source/The_Economic_Times) |date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=24 June 2023 |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624024932/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/fancode-to-live-stream-i-league-matches-exclusively/articleshow/73229940.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=FanCode to provide live stream of ongoing season of I-League |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/i-league-live-stream-fancode-2019-20-season/article30558791.ece |work=[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu) |date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=24 June 2023 |archive-date=14 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114202437/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/i-league-live-stream-fancode-2019-20-season/article30558791.ece |url-status=live }} It also had exclusive streaming rights in India of [Bundesliga](/source/Bundesliga). == Notable programming == === Football === * [Indian Super League](/source/Indian_Super_League) (ISL) * [English Football League](/source/English_Football_League) (EFL) ** [EFL Championship](/source/EFL_Championship) ** [EFL One](/source/EFL_League_One) ** [EFL Two](/source/EFL_League_Two) ** [Carabao Cup](/source/Carabao_Cup) * [Women's Super League](/source/Women's_Super_League) (WSL){{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Rory |date=2023-03-14 |title=WSL and FanCode ink Indian broadcast rights deal |url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/wsl-fancode-india-broadcast-streaming-rights-deal-fa/ |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=SportsPro |language=en-GB |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624041703/https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/wsl-fancode-india-broadcast-streaming-rights-deal-fa/ |url-status=live }} * [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup) * [CONCACAF](/source/CONCACAF) **[CONCACAF W Gold Cup](/source/CONCACAF_W_Gold_Cup) **[CONCACAF Champions Cup](/source/CONCACAF_Champions_Cup) *[Copa América](/source/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica) *[La Liga](/source/La_Liga) *[RFEF](/source/RFEF) ** [Copa del Rey](/source/Copa_del_Rey){{Cite web |title=Copa Del Rey LIVE Streaming: After Carabao Cup, FanCode set to LIVE ... |url=https://www.insidesport.in/copa-del-rey-live-streaming-after-carabao-cup-fancode-set-to-live-stream-real-madrid-vs-barcelona-el-clasico-of-copa-del-rey-check-out/&ved=2ahUKEwiyyZXExtj_AhXFUGwGHS0hAZIQFnoECDYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1pKsCCSvlDyLkNdr2GbuOj |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=Inside sports | date=March 2023 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ** [Supercopa de España](/source/Supercopa_de_Espa%C3%B1a) * [A-League Men](/source/A-League_Men) * [J1 League](/source/J1_League) * [Saudi Pro League](/source/Saudi_Pro_League) * [Saudi King's Cup](/source/King's_Cup_(Saudi_Arabia)) * [Saudi Super Cup](/source/Saudi_Super_Cup) * [2023 SAFF Championship](/source/2023_SAFF_Championship){{Cite web |date=2023-06-20 |title=FanCode secures exclusive digital rights of SAFF Championship |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fancode-secures-exclusive-digital-rights-of-saff-championship-3133787/ |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622004544/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fancode-secures-exclusive-digital-rights-of-saff-championship-3133787/ |url-status=live }} * [UEFA Women's Euro 2025](/source/UEFA_Women's_Euro_2025) * [UEFA Women's Champions League](/source/UEFA_Women's_Champions_League) * [2023 FIFA Women's World Cup](/source/2023_FIFA_Women's_World_Cup){{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=FanCode acquires the digital rights of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fancode-acquires-the-digital-rights-of-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-3174863/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=17 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717153309/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fancode-acquires-the-digital-rights-of-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-3174863/ |url-status=live }} * [AFC](/source/Asian_Football_Confederation) (until 2028){{cite web |date=11 June 2024 |title=AFC partners with Fancode to stream Asian football competitions in India |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/afc_news/news/afc_partners_with_fancode_to_stream_asian_football_competitions_in_india.html |access-date=12 June 2024 |publisher=AFC}} ** [AFC Asian Cup](/source/AFC_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC U-23 Asian Cup](/source/AFC_U-23_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC U-20 Asian Cup](/source/AFC_U-20_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC U-17 Asian Cup](/source/AFC_U-17_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC Champions League Elite](/source/AFC_Champions_League_Elite) ** [AFC Champions League Two](/source/AFC_Champions_League_Two) ** [AFC Challenge League](/source/AFC_Challenge_League) ** [AFC Women's Asian Cup](/source/AFC_Women's_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament](/source/AFC_Women's_Olympic_Qualifying_Tournament) (final round only) ** [AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup](/source/AFC_U-20_Women's_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup](/source/AFC_U-17_Women's_Asian_Cup) ** [AFC Women's Champions League](/source/AFC_Women's_Champions_League) * [Africa Cup of Nations](/source/Africa_Cup_of_Nations){{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Gargi |date=2023-09-13 |title=Dream Sports' FanCode Secures Multi-Year AFC Competition Rights In India |url=https://inc42.com/buzz/dream-sports-fancode-secures-multi-year-afc-competition-rights-in-india/ |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=Inc42 Media |language=en |archive-date=28 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028095451/https://inc42.com/buzz/dream-sports-fancode-secures-multi-year-afc-competition-rights-in-india/ |url-status=live }} * [FIFA World Cup qualification](/source/FIFA_World_Cup_qualification) (AFC (selected matches in second round, all matches from third until fifth round), CAF (all matches), and CONMEBOL) === Cricket === * [English Cricket](/source/England_and_Wales_Cricket_Board) **[Vitality Blast](/source/T20_Blast){{Cite web |url=https://thesportsrush.com/cricket-news-vitality-blast-live-streaming-in-india-and-uk-when-and-where-to-watch-t20-blast-2023-matches/ |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=thesportsrush.com |title=Vitality Blast Live Streaming in India and UK: When and Where to Watch T20 Blast 2023 Matches? |date=20 May 2023 |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624042227/https://thesportsrush.com/cricket-news-vitality-blast-live-streaming-in-india-and-uk-when-and-where-to-watch-t20-blast-2023-matches/ |url-status=live }} **[Vitality Blast Women's](/source/Women's_T20_Blast) **[Rotheasy county Championship](/source/County_Championship) **[Metro Bank One Day Cup](/source/One-Day_Cup_(England)) **[Metro Bank One Day Cup Women's](/source/One_Day_Cup_(women's)) *[Nepal Premier League](/source/Nepal_Premier_League){{Cite web |last=Rathour |first=Utkarsh |date=2024-11-23 |title=Nepal Premier League 2024: FanCode Named Official Live Streaming Partner for India Ahead of Inaugural Edition {{!}} 🏏 LatestLY |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/nepal-premier-league-2024-fancode-named-official-live-streaming-partner-for-india-ahead-of-inaugural-edition-6439834.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=LatestLY |language=en |archive-date=28 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250128155025/https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/nepal-premier-league-2024-fancode-named-official-live-streaming-partner-for-india-ahead-of-inaugural-edition-6439834.html |url-status=live }} *[T10 League](/source/Abu_Dhabi_T10) * [Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh, 2023](/source/Afghan_cricket_team_in_Bangladesh_in_2023){{Cite web |date=2023-06-14 |title=BAN vs AFG 2023 – Test, ODI and T20I series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, US, UK & other countries |url=https://crickettimes.com/2023/06/ban-vs-afg-2023-test-odi-and-t20i-series-broadcast-live-streaming-details-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-us-uk-other-countries/ |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=Cricket Times |language=en-US |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624041905/https://crickettimes.com/2023/06/ban-vs-afg-2023-test-odi-and-t20i-series-broadcast-live-streaming-details-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-us-uk-other-countries/ |url-status=live }} *[2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier](/source/2023_Cricket_World_Cup_Qualifier){{Cite web |title=How to watch the CWC23 Qualifier |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3542389/amp |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |archive-date=21 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621103813/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3542389/amp |url-status=live }} *[India Tour of West Indies](/source/Indian_cricket_team_in_the_West_Indies_and_the_United_States_in_2023){{Cite web |last=Khosla |first=Varuni |date=2023-06-14 |title=JioCinema, FanCode to broadcast India-West Indies cricket series |url=https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/jiocinema-fancode-to-broadcast-india-west-indies-cricket-series-11686728623693.html |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=www.livemint.com |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624023216/https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/jiocinema-fancode-to-broadcast-india-west-indies-cricket-series-11686728623693.html |url-status=live }} * [Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka](/source/Afghan_cricket_team_in_Sri_Lanka_in_2023) {{citation needed|date=June 2023}} * [West Indian tour of UAE](/source/West_Indian_cricket_team_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates_in_2023){{citation needed|date=June 2023}} * [Tamil Nadu Premier League](/source/Tamil_Nadu_Premier_League){{Cite web |date=2023-06-02 |title=FanCode bags digital rights for TNPL |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fancode-bags-digital-rights-for-tnpl-3111469/ |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=24 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624023848/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-fancode-bags-digital-rights-for-tnpl-3111469/ |url-status=live }} *[West Indies cricket](/source/Cricket_West_Indies) *[New Zealand cricket](/source/New_Zealand_Cricket) (domestic) *[Malaysian Cricket](/source/Malaysian_Cricket_Association) *[Bangladesh Premier League](/source/Bangladesh_Premier_League){{Cite web |title=BPL 2024: Live Streaming, Squads, Schedule And All You Need To Know |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/bpl-2024-live-streaming-squads-schedule-all-you-need-to-know-bangladesh-premier-league-1658316 |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=ABP Live |date=21 January 2024 |language=en |archive-date=21 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121145842/https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/bpl-2024-live-streaming-squads-schedule-all-you-need-to-know-bangladesh-premier-league-1658316 |url-status=live }} *[2024 Pakistan Super League](/source/2024_Pakistan_Super_League) * Maharashtra Premier League{{Cite web |title=All you need to about MPL... |url=https://www.insidesport.in/mpl-2023-all-you-need-to-know-about-maharashtra-premier-league-2023-schedule-venues-date-squads/&ved=2ahUKEwjhj6Cex9j_AhVZcGwGHd2bBY04ChAWegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw1CSusp087LGvEWXolCxXlX |website=Inside Sports | date=15 June 2023 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} === Padel === *Hexagon Cup === Fencing === *[World Fencing League](/source/World_Fencing_League) === Racing === *[FOM](/source/Formula_One_Management){{cite web |last=Suri |first=Naman |date=14 March 2024 |title=FanCode eyes more users on exclusive F1 deal |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/fancode-eyes-more-users-on-exclusive-f1-deal-11710422456290.html |website=[Mint](/source/Mint_(newspaper)) |access-date=14 April 2024 |archive-date=21 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321150800/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/fancode-eyes-more-users-on-exclusive-f1-deal-11710422456290.html |url-status=live }} **[Formula 1](/source/Formula_1) **[Formula 2](/source/Formula_2) **[Formula 3](/source/Formula_3) **[Porsche Super Cup](/source/Porsche_Supercup) === Tennis === *[Roland Garros](/source/French_Open){{Cite web |title=Roland Garros 2025 lands on FanCode with every match, every stat of French Open |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/roland-garros-2025-lands-on-fancode-and-sony-liv-with-every-match-every-stat-of-french-open/articleshow/121332590.cms |website=The Economic Times | date=22 May 2025 }} ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == * {{URL|https://fancode.com/|Official website}} Category:Mass media in India Category:Video on demand services Category:Indian sports commentators Category:Subscription video on demand services Category:Subscription video streaming services Category:Internet television channels Category:Long stubs with short prose {{India-media-stub}} --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [FanCode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FanCode) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FanCode?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.