BBC Sport secures Women’s Super League coverage until 2030, ensuring free-to-air access for fans.
- BBC TV and iPlayer will broadcast live topflight women’s football matches, solidifying women’s football’s presence in media.
- Digital highlights and audio commentary will be available across BBC platforms including 5 Live and Sounds.
- The agreement confirms long-term partnerships with Sky Sports and the BBC, boosting women’s football visibility.
- BBC will deliver extensive coverage of major women’s sports events, including the Euros and Rugby World Cup 2025.
BBC Sport has confirmed an extension of its broadcasting rights for the Women’s Super League, continuing its live coverage until 2030. This move secures the position of women’s football on BBC TV and iPlayer, maintaining its accessibility for audiences across the United Kingdom.
The BBC’s comprehensive coverage will include 21 live matches each season, with 14 exclusive broadcasts on BBC TV and shared matches on iPlayer and other digital platforms. Top moments will be accessible on BBC Sport’s website and app, as well as through social media channels, ensuring that fans can enjoy the action in various formats.
Audio commentary for selected games will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sounds, and local BBC radio, providing extensive access during match weekends. The Women’s League Cup final will also be part of this coverage.
Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, emphasised the importance of this deal, noting the growth of the Women’s Super League and its increasing roster of talented players. ‘There are so many great players, matches and stories each season and this deal allows fans to enjoy them for free wherever they are, whether it’s clips on website, iPlayer and social media or the full 90 minutes on TV, radio and Sounds,’ he stated.
Nikki Doucet, CEO of Women’s Professional Leagues Limited, stressed that securing these broadcasting rights was essential. She praised the dedication of the BBC and Sky Sports to elevate women’s football: ‘Sky Sports and the BBC are long-time backers and their contribution to the growth of the women’s game should not go without recognition,’ Doucet commented.
Looking ahead, the BBC will also feature women’s sports in its broader rights portfolio, covering events like the Olympic Games and the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. This ongoing commitment underlines the importance of providing a platform for women’s sports and supports its expansion.
The enhanced BBC coverage marks a significant milestone in the evolution and visibility of women’s football in the UK.
