AWSN Launches 24-Hour Women’s Sports Channel in Saudi Arabia

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*‍ AWSN Launches in Saudi Arabia: The All Women’s Sports⁣ Network (AWSN), founded by Whoopi⁣ Goldberg, has launched as the first 24-hour women’s sports channel in Saudi Arabia.
* Key Partnership: This launch is facilitated by partnerships with the ⁣Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and Saudi Sports Company (SSC).
* Saudi Women’s Premier League Coverage: AWSN will broadcast‍ the Saudi Women’s premier League both within ⁤Saudi Arabia and globally. The first matches of the 2025-26 season are tonight (Al-Ahli vs.‍ Neom and ⁤Al-Hilal vs. Al-Qadsiah).
* Availability: The channel (SSC AWSN) is available via the MBC Shahid streaming platform.
* International ‍content: Beyond the Saudi League,the channel will feature UEFA women’s competitions,French D1 Arkema,Swedish Damallsvenskan,and highlights from⁣ leagues in Italy,germany,France,and england.
*‍ AWSN’s Global Reach: AWSN launched in late 2024 ⁤in the US,India,UAE,and the Philippines,and now expands to Saudi Arabia.
* Broad Sports Coverage: AWSN broadcasts over 2,500 hours of ⁣live women’s sports annually, including tennis (WTA), basketball (FIBA 3×3), ‍and Australian netball competitions.
* Significance: Aalia Al Rasheed (SAFF) calls the launch a “transformative milestone” for women’s football in Saudi⁤ Arabia.