Sky Sports, BBC Extend WSL Broadcast Deal Amid Club Concerns; Premier League Faces £106M Regulatory Bill
April 11, 2024
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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