JioStar to live stream Global Chess League 2025 grand finale

Two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings will face a new challenger in final.

The Global Chess League 2025, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, will conclude Season 3 tomorrow (December 23, Tuesday) with the Grand Finale live from Mumbai’s Royal Opera House, broadcast nationwide through its Official Broadcast and Streaming Partner, JioStar.

After ten days of elite, franchise-based competition, two-time reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings will defend their crown against a new challenger, with the title decider streaming live on JioHotstar, underscoring the league’s growing scale and broadcast reach.

With its inclusive mixed-team format, GCL Season 3 has brought the world’s top men, women, and prodigies onto one stage—uniting icons such as Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh D, R Praggnanandhaa, Hou Yifan, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and several of the game’s brightest rising stars.

Paired with JioStar’s extensive national reach, the partnership is poised to widen access to world-class chess and introduce the sport to newer, younger audiences across the country.

Throughout the tournament, fans have been able to follow all the action live from Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House, with matches streaming on JioHotstar and highlights available on the Star Sports Network—marking the league’s most expansive broadcast footprint to date.

With the Grand Finale set to be played tomorrow, viewers can tune in live on JioHotstar to watch the season’s biggest teams battle it out for the GCL crown.

The focus of this partnership has been to broaden the chess audience. In addition to live match coverage and expert analysis, Season 3 broadcasts have featured behind-the-scenes access, player interactions, and special segments designed to engage both seasoned fans and first-time viewers—adding depth and energy to the on-screen chess experience as the league reaches its climax.

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Speaking on the partnership, Gourav Rakshit, Commissioner, Global Chess League, said : “ Chess is entering a new era, and our vision with GCL has always been to make the sport as accessible, engaging, and culturally resonant.

Partnering with JioStar allows us to scale that mission meaningfully. Their reach and multi-platform strength will help us bring the intensity, intelligence, and team-based excitement of GCL to millions of new fans.”

GCL has quickly emerged as one of the world’s most innovative chess properties. The league’s use of real-time AI-powered insights, advanced broadcast graphics, immersive storytelling, and fan-friendly formats has reimagined how chess is experienced on screen—innovations that will be on full display during the high-stakes finale.

A JioStar spokesperson added: “Chess is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, and the Global Chess League represents its most innovative expression. We are excited to bring GCL’s unique format to viewers across the country.

For JioStar, this partnership is an opportunity to champion a sport that blends intellect with high-energy entertainment, and to deliver it at a scale worthy of its global stature.”

Season 3 features six elite franchises—Triveni Continental Kings, PBG Alaskan Knights, Ganges Grandmasters, Alpine SG Pipers, Fyers American Gambits, and upGrad Mumba Masters—and now reaches its decisive moment.

Fans can catch all the action from the GCL Season 3 Grand Finale live on JioHotstar tomorrow, as the world’s best compete for the ultimate prize in team chess.

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