Australia’s Nine Expands Soccer Stable with WSL Rights

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Nine network (Australia) acquires WSL rights: Nine Network has secured a multi-year deal to broadcast all 132 matches⁢ of the⁢ 2025-26 Women’s Super League (WSL) season.
Where to watch: Games will be shown ⁢live and on demand via Nine Network’s streaming service, Stan Sport. coverage begins September 6th with Chelsea vs.Manchester City.
Australian Player Focus: The WSL features several prominent Australian players (Matildas) including‍ Sam Kerr, Ellie carpenter, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Kyra Cooney-Cross,⁢ Mary Fowler, Clare Wheeler, Hayley‍ Raso, Katrina Gorry, and Charlie Rule. Stan sport’s Growing Soccer Portfolio: This⁣ deal adds to Stan Sport’s increasing collection of soccer rights. They recently took over the remaining rights to the ⁤English Premier League and FA Cup from Optus Sports, as well as rights to UEFA Women’s Euro, Japan’s J.League, and South Korea’s K League.
Dan Taylor quote: Stan executive director Dan Taylor emphasized fan demand for WSL coverage⁣ and ‍the possibility to follow australian players.
Optus Sports ⁢Shift: The acquisition of Premier League and FA Cup rights ⁢is part of Optus Sports reducing its broadcast commitments.