Sky extends Netball Super League broadcast deal
Sky Sports has increased its broadcast rights deal for the Netball Super League (NSL), adding two more fixtures per week.
The agreement means Sky Sports will now show three weekly fixtures, available across its platforms, including free streaming on YouTube. This expands on their original three-year deal from last year, which covered one game per week.
BBC Sport will continue to broadcast one game weekly on iPlayer, ensuring all Netball Super League fixtures are now available via broadcasters.
In addition to live matches, Sky Sports News will broadcast a weekly analysis show, Off The Court, and a companion podcast will be released weekly.
International viewers will be able to access matches through Netball Pass.
Claire Nelson, Managing Director, NSL, said, “This is an incredibly significant moment for our sport as we embark on this exciting new era. We talk often about the unique and unrivalled power of netball in unlocking new audiences, and Sky Sports’ increased investment into elevating our coverage recognises just that.
“Ensuring that every match is accessible to fans, free of charge, is a game-changer and we are thrilled to collaborate with our broadcast partners to give the fans exactly what they want.”
Helen Falkus, Director of Multi Sports, Sky Sports, said, “Sky is the UK’s leading investor in women’s sport and as a dedicated partner to netball for more than 18 years, we’re proud to be the leading broadcaster to the sport as it turns professional.
“The relaunch of the Netball Super League warrants even bigger and better coverage, and fans are set to enjoy just that with more exclusively live matches featuring entertaining analysis from legends of the game every week across Sky Sports TV, streaming and YouTube channels.”
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