Shillong, 13th March, 2026: BIG Futsal Fest is set to kick off as Shillong gears up to host the 2nd edition of the Inter Office Futsal Tournament from 17th to 21st March 2026 at the Thrive Sports Arena, Langkyrding. Organised by BIG FM, India’s largest single brand radio network, the tournament is supported by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya along with partners including Škoda (La I Jong Skoda), Royal Enfield and HDFC Bank.
Designed as a sporting platform for the city’s professional community, BIG FM brings together working professionals from government and corporate organizations, encouraging participation, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition beyond the workplace. The initiative seeks to channel the growing enthusiasm for organised sport in the region while highlighting its role in promoting health, well-being and camaraderie. Over five days, 16 teams from across Shillong will compete against each other for the title of Shillong’s Inter-Office Futsal Champion
Sharing his thoughts, Ashit Kukian, CEO, BIG FM, says, “At BIG FM, we believe in creating platforms that encourage community engagement and shared experiences. BIG Futsal Fest reflects this commitment by bringing together professionals through sport. We are encouraged by the response to the first edition and look forward to hosting another competitive and spirited tournament in Shillong.”
The inaugural edition of BIG Futsal Fest received an enthusiastic response from participants and spectators alike, reflecting the growing interest in organised sporting events in the region. The tournament recorded strong participation from offices across sectors and drew significant local attention. In the final match, the AG Meghalaya Futsal Team emerged as the inaugural champions.
Building on that success, BIG Futsal Fest 2026 promises a bigger and more competitive tournament, with greater participation and an even more vibrant atmosphere for players and fans alike. With growing participation and support from public and private institutions, BIG Futsal Fest continues to strengthen its position as a platform that brings Shillong’s professional community together through sport.
About BIG FM:
BIG FM is a part of the Sapphire Media Limited that has presence across TV, OOH and digital, further adding to their expansion plans in the ever evolving, tech-driven digital content creation and broadcasting sector. BIG FM is India’s largest single brand radio network with 67 stations, reaching 1.9k towns, 1.2 lac villages and over 340 million Indians. In line with its vision to connect with evolving audience preferences, BIG FM recently underwent a comprehensive content refresh, unveiling an entirely revamped avatar. This transformation, underlined by four core pillars—content, music, soundscape and technology—positions BIG FM as a dynamic multimedia platform. With a reimagined brand song by the versatile Sushant Divgikar (aka Rani Ko-HE-Nur), BIG FM infuses vibrant energy and an upbeat tempo, perfectly capturing its philosophy of Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho. Through its various campaigns and IPs, the platform continues to uphold its position as an inspirer; and a catalyst for driving meaningful conversations. In recent years, the network has taken a significant leap in the digital space by leveraging technology and AI-driven innovations to deliver personalized and immersive content experiences with initiatives such as Super Duper Dhamaka, BIG Dhun and BIG Bingo Cricket. Pioneers in impactful storytelling, BIG FM offers a diverse range of original shows, including Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho, Suhana Safar with Annu Kapoor, Yaadon Ka Idiot Box with Neelesh Misra, BIG Golden Voice, BIG Marathi Bioscope with Subodh Bhave, etc. Its occasion-based programming, CSR initiatives and innovative campaigns consistently resonate with audiences, earning accolades at prestigious industry platforms such as the ABBYs, E4M Golden Mikes, India Audio Summit & Awards, New York Festivals and ACEF Awards. Recently, BIG FM was awarded as the ‘Radio Station Of The Year’ at the ACEF Awards 2025.
