PVR INOX Collaborates with JioStar to Screen ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live

PVR INOX, a premium cinema exhibitor, has partnered with JioStar to broadcast the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 live throughout its cinema network. The partnership will begin on February 23, 2025, with a high-octane India vs. Pakistan match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, followed by an India vs. New Zealand match on March 2, 2025. If Team India advances to the semi-finals and finals, additional matches will be broadcast live across 150+ PVR INOX screens throughout India.

This collaboration will allow cricket fans to experience the thrill of the ICC Champions Trophy in a stadium-like setting on the big screen, providing an unrivalled viewing opportunity.  The plush, comfortable settings of PVR INOX cinemas will enhance the cricket-watching experience, allowing fans to cheer for their favorite teams together amid much fanfare.

Patrons can also enjoy PVR INOX's food combos and gourmet options while watching their favourite movies in the comfort of the theatre. This initiative demonstrates PVR INOX's dedication to providing exceptional entertainment experiences while leveraging its advanced cinematic technology to bring major sporting events to the big screen.

Screening Schedule:

India vs. Pakistan on February 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM. GST India vs. New Zealand on March 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM. GST

Additional screenings of matches, including the semi-finals and final, will be confirmed based on Team India's progress through the tournament.

Commenting on the announcement, Gautam Dutta, CEO – Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Ltd, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with JioStar to bring the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to our cinemas. This collaboration is a significant milestone for us because it combines two of India's most passionate interests: cricket and cinema. Screening the ICC Champions Trophy in our cinemas provides fans with a stadium-like experience full of excitement and camaraderie. Last year, we received an overwhelming response from audiences, with an increase in attendance at our screenings across cities, confirming the immense popularity and success of this initiative. PVR INOX is committed to improving the entertainment experience, and screening live cricket matches in our cinemas demonstrates that commitment."

This partnership is especially significant because it aligns with PVR INOX's strategy of expanding its reach and offerings, ensuring that audiences throughout India can enjoy world-class entertainment.

The screenings will take place in major metropolitan areas as well as tier 2 and tier 3 cities, ensuring widespread accessibility and catering to India's large cricket-loving population, which includes Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur, Indore, Vadodara, Surat, Guwahati, Goa, Nagpur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, and Trivandrum.