Stan. is a privately owned company headquartered in Australia, a subsidiary of Nine. Founded in 2015 with approximately 320 employees, the company reported $317.2M in revenue as of 2025 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It operates as a direct-to-consumer subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service, offering an ad-free, flat-fee marketplace. The platform provides Stan Original local dramas and features, alongside exclusive long-term distribution deals with international studios such as Lionsgate, Starz, and Hollywood distributors. For an optional add-on fee, subscribers can unlock Stan Sport, a dedicated streaming tier that broadcasts live global sports completely ad-break-free, showcasing international rugby unions, UEFA Champions League football, and grand slam tennis tournaments.
On September 16, 2026, mobile-first social games network STAN reported a 15-fold increase in monthly buyers on its StanShop gaming commerce platform over the past six months. The Indian company noted that repeat customers now constitute 70% of purchases, with Generation Z users and individuals from tier-two cities significantly contributing to this growth.
Stan. currently holds 42 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football, combat sports, tennis, rugby union and motorsports.