BBC Sport has extended its deal to broadcast the Women’s Super League (WSL) until 2030.
- The agreement includes live television coverage on BBC TV and iPlayer.
- Digital clips and audio commentary will be available through various platforms.
- The BBC has been a significant broadcaster of women’s football for over a decade.
- This extension highlights the BBC’s commitment to promoting women’s sports.
In a significant development for women’s football, BBC Sport has confirmed a deal to extend its broadcasting rights for the Women’s Super League (WSL) until 2030. This extension ensures that fans can continue accessing live coverage of topflight women’s football across its platforms for the next five years. The agreement highlights the BBC’s role in elevating the visibility and accessibility of women’s sports across the UK.
The BBC started broadcasting the WSL on network TV in 2021, marking the first time it brought the league into mainstream viewing. This move was a historic step in promoting women’s football, allowing audiences to follow key matches and the league more closely. Going forward, fans will be able to view digital clips of every important moment on BBC Sport’s website, app, and social media channels.
The broadcasting deal includes live coverage of 21 matches each season. Fourteen of these matches will be aired exclusively on BBC TV, while seven will be shared across BBC iPlayer and other digital platforms. This comprehensive coverage enables fans to enjoy the matches in full, accessible from various devices.
Audio commentary remains a vital part of the BBC’s offering, available on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sounds, and local radio stations. This ensures that even if fans are unable to watch, they can still follow the games live through high-quality, engaging commentary.
Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, expressed enthusiasm for the deal, emphasizing the growing presence of the WSL and the BBC’s role in bringing the sport to audiences across the UK. This extension reinforces the BBC’s position as a leading sports broadcaster committed to providing free-to-air access to top-tier sports content.
The continued partnership between the BBC and the WSL affirms the ongoing commitment to the growth and accessibility of women’s football.
