Netball Super League: Sky Sports & BBC Sport to Broadcast All 2026 Games

The Netball Super League (NSL) has secured continued comprehensive broadcast coverage, announcing today, February 10, 2026, that all games in the upcoming 2026 season will be shown live across Sky Sports and BBC Sport. The deal extends a successful partnership established during the league’s relaunch in 2025, which saw record viewing figures and demonstrated a growing appetite for the sport.

Sky Sports will be the primary broadcast partner, airing 75% of all NSL matches. This includes exclusive coverage of the Netball Super Cup, the league’s play-offs, and the highly anticipated Grand Final. The commitment from Sky Sports underscores the increasing investment in women’s sports broadcasting and the perceived value of the NSL as a compelling product. Alongside its television coverage, Sky Sports will also stream matches on its YouTube channels, further expanding accessibility for fans.

Maintaining a crucial free-to-air presence, BBC Sport will stream one game per week on BBC iPlayer. This commitment ensures that the NSL remains accessible to a broad audience, removing financial barriers to viewership and fostering wider engagement with the sport. The BBC’s involvement is particularly significant in reaching new fans who may not subscribe to pay-television services.

For international audiences, the NSL will continue to be available through W-Sport and NetballPass, ensuring global reach and allowing fans worldwide to follow the action. This international distribution is vital for the league’s continued growth and the development of netball as a global sport.

Claire Nelson, Managing Director of the NSL, expressed her delight at the renewal of the broadcast agreements. “Following last year’s landmark broadcast deals, I’m delighted that the Netball Super League will once again make every match available live, giving our fans unrivalled access to the league,” Nelson stated. “Ensuring women’s sport is accessible to audiences everywhere is crucial to the continued growth of the game, and our broadcast partners, Sky Sports and BBC Sport, play a vital role in that journey.”

Nelson highlighted the broader impact of the broadcast deals, emphasizing their contribution to the visibility of the league’s athletes, clubs, and the competition as a whole. “Their ongoing support ensures our athletes, our clubs and our competition receive the visibility they deserve,” she added. “Alongside this, the introduction of new venues and doubleheader matchdays marks another exciting step forward, creating more opportunities for fans to get behind their clubs and engage with the Netball Super League live.” The move towards new venues and doubleheader matchdays suggests a strategic effort to enhance the fan experience and increase attendance figures.

Helen Falkus, Director of Multi Sports at Sky Sports, confirmed the network’s commitment to growing the sport. “Netball viewing on Sky Sports doubled last season and we’ll be looking to carry that momentum into 2026,” Falkus said. “75% of matches will again be available live across Sky Sports TV and YouTube channels meaning every fan will continue to have fantastic access. As the UK’s leading investor in women’s sports rights, we’re proud to help grow the game and reach new audiences.” The doubling of viewership figures on Sky Sports demonstrates the increasing popularity of netball and the effectiveness of the broadcast partnership.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the BBC’s dedication to championing women’s sport. “Championing women’s sport matters to us, and bringing the NSL to BBC iPlayer puts it in front of more people than ever, free-to-air,” Kay-Jelski explained. “It’s fast, physical and uncompromising, and we’ll be there every week, right at the heart of it.” The description of netball as “fast, physical and uncompromising” is a deliberate attempt to portray the sport as dynamic and engaging, appealing to a wider audience.

The renewal of these broadcast deals comes at a time of significant growth and change in the landscape of sports broadcasting. Recent developments, such as Paramount’s acquisition of Champions League rights in the UK from 2027, and ongoing discussions surrounding the Premier League’s broadcast rights – including the potential impact of the Warner Bros Discovery takeover battle – highlight the increasing competition for sports content and the rising value of live sports rights. While these developments relate to different sports, they underscore the broader trend of media companies investing heavily in sports broadcasting.

The NSL’s success in securing continued comprehensive coverage is a testament to the league’s growing popularity and its commitment to accessibility. By partnering with both a major pay-television provider (Sky Sports) and a public service broadcaster (BBC Sport), the NSL has ensured that its matches are available to the widest possible audience, fostering growth and engagement with the sport. The league’s focus on enhancing the fan experience through new venues and doubleheader matchdays further demonstrates its commitment to building a sustainable and thriving future for netball in the UK.