Djarum-backed streaming platform Mola TV on Monday announced that it will shut its service on December 31.
“Mola service will cease operations on all platforms on December 31, 2025. We extend our deepest gratitude for your trust and support, please accept our apologies for any dissatisfaction,” said the company on its website.
Founded in 2018 and officially launched in 2019, Mola entered the market with a bold strategy: combining live sports broadcasting, video-on-demand (VOD), premium international films, and original content under a single subscription product.
Backed by Djarum Group, through PT Global Media Visual and electronics brand Polytron, Mola gained national prominence when it acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for the English Premier League (EPL) for the 2019–20 and 2021–22 seasons in Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
The EPL rights quickly became Mola’s main subscriber engine. However, the platform lost the rights for the 2022–23 season. The exit from football—its flagship content—significantly weakened its subscription appeal, particularly among users who signed up primarily for live sports.
Following the withdrawal from EPL broadcasting, the platform attempted to pivot towards international documentaries, indie films, and education-focused content, but the shift failed to replicate earlier momentum.
It also gained support from another Djarum-backed Polytron to provide smart TV bundling to get revenues.
Mola faced stiff competition from Emtek’s Vidio, which currently holds multiple sports content, from the Premier League, BRI Liga 1, LaLiga, Serie A, UEFA Champions League, Formula 1, MotoGP, Combat Sports, and more. The 11-year-old firm recently announced its availability on the Apple TV app, to enjoy all of its content directly through their Apple devices.
Moreover, it introduced an embedded e-commerce affiliate feature, Vidio Shopping, integrated with Shopee, to allow the audience to explore and purchase featured products without ever leaving the screen.
According to research firm Media Partners Asia, Vidio had 5 million paid subscribers with a 22% market share in Q2 2025.
