DAZN, the world’s leading sports streaming platform, has inaugurated India’s first-ever sports technology Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad. Marking a major milestone in India’s sports-tech ecosystem, the Hyderabad centre will serve as DAZN’s largest global hub, with plans to employ 3,000 professionals by 2026
₹500 Crore Investment to Strengthen India Operations
DAZN has committed an investment of ₹500 crores over the next three years to expand its footprint in India. The state-of-the-art GCC will focus on:
- Building cutting-edge sports technology solutions
- Leveraging AI and real-time analytics
- Collaborating with academic institutions for research, training, and employment generation in Telangana
Hyderabad: The Fastest Growing GCC Destination
At the launch event, Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, D. Sridhar Babu, applauded DAZN’s decision to deepen its investment in the state, stating:
“DAZN’s expansion is a testament to Telangana’s skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and proactive governance. Nearly one new GCC is being added every week in Hyderabad.”
He also highlighted the state’s aggressive push toward infrastructure growth with $15 billion invested in futuristic projects like AI City, Sports City, EV Mobility corridors, and the Regional Ring Road to support tier-2 and tier-3 expansion.
“DAZN’s expansion is a testament to Telangana’s skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and proactive governance. Nearly one new GCC is being added every week in Hyderabad.”
He also highlighted the state’s aggressive push toward infrastructure growth with $15 billion invested in futuristic projects like AI City, Sports City, EV Mobility corridors, and the Regional Ring Road to support tier-2 and tier-3 expansion.
DAZN’s Rapid Growth in India
DAZN entered India in 2023 by launching its Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad. Within just two years, the company has scaled up to a 1,500+ strong workforce, comprising software engineers, developers, product managers, and data scientists.
According to Sandeep Tiku, CTO of DAZN:
“Hyderabad has been a perfect destination for DAZN to grow its technology and product operations, thanks to the state government’s progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and highly skilled talent pool.”
According to Sandeep Tiku, CTO of DAZN:
“Hyderabad has been a perfect destination for DAZN to grow its technology and product operations, thanks to the state government’s progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and highly skilled talent pool.”
Driving the Future of Sports Technology from India
This strategic move reinforces India’s growing relevance in the global sports-tech landscape. DAZN’s Hyderabad GCC will play a pivotal role in:
- Innovating fan engagement through data-driven sports experiences
- Developing AI-based broadcast and analytics tools
- Creating global sports streaming solutions from India, for the world
What This Means for the Industry
DAZN’s expansion signals a major shift in how global sports and media companies view India, not just as a consumer market but as a global innovation and technology engine. It also strengthens Hyderabad’s positioning as India’s premier GCC hub, especially in high-tech, media, and AI-led industries
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