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Sky Sports Secures Exclusive Rights to 78 WSL Matches
12 Oct
Summary
- Sky Sports begins new 5-year WSL partnership from 2025/26 season
- 118 live WSL matches to be shown, with 78 exclusively on Sky
- Most WSL matches to kick off at 12pm on Sundays
In a significant development for women's football, Sky Sports has announced a new five-year partnership with the Women's Super League (WSL), set to begin in the 2025/26 season. Under the agreement, Sky Sports will broadcast 118 live WSL matches, with 78 of these being shown exclusively on their channels.
The new deal will also see a shift in the scheduling of WSL matches, with most games now set to kick off at 12pm on Sundays, subject to stadium availability. This move aims to provide fans with a consistent and accessible viewing window to follow the action.
Sky Sports' expanded coverage of the WSL will include broadcasts across their main channels, such as Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+, as well as the Sky Sports app. This will offer greater choice and visibility for fans, who will also be able to access free-to-watch match highlights from every WSL game on the Sky Sports website and app.
The partnership represents a significant investment in the growth and visibility of women's football, ensuring that the top-flight of the women's game in England will reach a wider audience than ever before.
