Sky Sports, BBC Extend WSL Broadcast Deal Amid Club Concerns; Premier League Faces £106M Regulatory Bill
April 12, 2024Sky Sports and BBC Sport have renewed their broadcast agreement with the Women's Super League for the 2024/25 season, offering up to 44 and 22 live matches respectively.
Some WSL clubs have expressed concerns over the league's negotiating approach, as a more favorable three-year deal was previously on the table.
Premier League clubs are set to shoulder a £106 million cost for the establishment of a new independent regulator over the next decade.
Brentford FC is trialing augmented reality highlights, which if successful, might be adopted league-wide next season.
The WSL is nearing a substantial title sponsorship deal extension with Barclays, amidst increasing interest in women's football from broadcasters like DAZN.
The Women's Super League and Women's Championship CEO, Nikki Doucet, welcomes the continued media partnerships, aiming to further the league's growth.
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BBC Sport • Apr 11, 2024
BBC Sport signs extended WSL TV deal for 2024-25Daily Mail • Apr 11, 2024
Women's Super League pay price for delaying TV rights auction as clubs question negotiating...The Independent • Apr 11, 2024
WSL to be broadcast on Sky Sports and BBC again in 2024/25The Times • Apr 11, 2024
WSL accepts one-year TV extension after valuation puts buyers off