Sky Sports, BBC Extend WSL Broadcast Deal Amid Club Concerns; Premier League Faces £106M Regulatory Bill

April 12, 2024
Sky Sports, BBC Extend WSL Broadcast Deal Amid Club Concerns; Premier League Faces £106M Regulatory Bill
  • Sky 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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