Sky Sports has signed an updated rights agreement with the Netball Super League that will ensure every NSL match will be available to view for free across both Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
As part of the March relaunch of the League, Sky Sports will increase its coverage from one to three games per round. It’s hoped the unprecedented access will further elevate the profile of the sport and bring elite domestic netball to a broader audience.
Sky Sports’ extended coverage on Sky Sports will now see 75% of games in the 2025 season available to watch live on TV, streaming and YouTube channels in addition to their coverage of the Netball Super Cup, NSL Play Offs and Grand Final.
A separate agreement with BBC Sport will offer one game a week on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app.
Managing Director of the NSL Claire Nelson said: “As we prepare to relaunch the League on International Women’s Day it feels pretty momentous to announce this huge commitment of support from the UK’s biggest sports broadcaster in addition to the ongoing support from BBC Sport.
“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. We promised that the relaunch of NSL would deliver exciting new developments for fans of the domestic game to enjoy, and just days out from our first game of the season we are doing just that. With more than 50% of games being played in major arenas across the UK, our Grand Final being played at the iconic 02 Arena in London and exciting new rule innovations being introduced, this major new broadcast arrangement takes our already exciting plans to thrilling new heights.”
Helen Falkus, Director of Multi Sports at Sky Sports added: “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.
Sky Sports’ coverage will also see a brand new Sky Sports News show Off The Court which will be broadcast every Monday from 2:30pm featuring Tamsin Greenway who will analyse all the action from the weekend’s matches and look ahead to the next round.
Viewers outside of the UK will be able to watch all games live and on-demand via NetballPass.
