Live Sports in Dolby Vision
Starting with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Disney+ Hotstar will stream all India matches, the Super 8s, the semi-finals, and the final in Dolby Vision. This means that fans can enjoy these high-stakes games with lifelike colors, sharp contrast, and rich details that make every moment more immersive and thrilling.
However, this premium experience is exclusive to Disney+ Hotstar's Premium subscribers. To truly benefit from this upgrade, viewers will need select 4K-enabled Smart TVs that support Dolby Vision. This ensures that the enhanced visual quality can be fully appreciated with the right technology.
Enhancing the Viewing Experience
Disney+ Hotstar is no stranger to innovation. The introduction of Dolby Vision for live cricket streaming is a testament to their commitment to enhancing entertainment experiences. This follows previous innovations like vertical mode and data-saving streaming, which were introduced during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Mukund Acharya, Head of Engineering at Disney+ Hotstar, expressed his excitement about this new feature: "India lives and breathes cricket, and our goal is to make their viewing experiences more immersive. We are thrilled to introduce Dolby Vision for our Premium users to experience the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 like never before. Our collaboration with Dolby marks a significant step for sports streaming in India and sets a new precedent in our commitment to offering the best in entertainment and technology."
Availability and Subscription Details
To access the Dolby Vision feature for live sports streaming, you need to be a Premium subscriber of Disney+ Hotstar. The Premium plan, which starts at Rs. 499 for three months, includes:
- Ad-free content (excluding sports)
- Support for up to four devices
- Up to 4K 2160p + Dolby Vision
- Dolby Atmos audio
This ensures that subscribers not only get the best visual quality but also an immersive audio experience.
A Collaborative Effort
The partnership between Disney+ Hotstar and Dolby Laboratories is a significant milestone in the evolution of sports streaming. Karan Grover, Senior Director of Commercial Partnerships IMEA at Dolby Laboratories, highlighted the importance of this collaboration: "We are excited to work with Disney+ Hotstar to bring Dolby Vision to live sports streaming for the first time in India. During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Disney+ Hotstar subscribers can experience the game coming alive in Dolby Vision, drawing them deeper into the action. This collaboration marks a significant achievement in delivering the future of cricket viewing to audiences."
Conclusion
Disney+ Hotstar’s introduction of Dolby Vision for live cricket streaming is set to revolutionize how fans experience the sport. By combining advanced visual technology with the passion of cricket, Disney+ Hotstar continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in sports entertainment. For those with compatible technology, this is an exciting opportunity to watch cricket like never before, bringing every match to life with unprecedented clarity and detail.
So, gear up for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and experience the game in Dolby Vision, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. It’s time to see cricket in a whole new light.