BBC Sport has confirmed the extension of broadcast rights for the Women's Super League for the 2024/25 season. This means fans will continue to be able to watch live matches on free-to-air platforms from September this year.
Following BBC Sport's landmark three-year rights deal in 2021, at least 18 of the BBC's 22 live matches will continue on BBC One and BBC Two, ensuring as many viewers as possible for the women's matches. access is guaranteed. All matches will be shown on BBC iPlayer.
Philip Varney, Interim Director of BBC Sport, said: “Women's football has reached unprecedented heights with the Lionesses' huge international success at the Women's Euros and Women's World Cup, and their excellent contention for the WSL title this season. I did,” he said. We are delighted that BBC Sport can continue to deliver the great excitement of our domestic league by expanding our partnership with the Women's Super League. ”
In addition to live matchday coverage, regular highlights will continue on the Women's Football Show and on the BBC Sport website and app, with further goals and clips available on BBC Sport's social channels.
Live commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 for select matches, while the Women's Football Weekly Podcast will provide expert analysis and news from Ben Haynes and Lionesses' Ellen White.
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