Following record viewing figures of the League’s historic relaunch in 2025, every Netball Super League match in 2026 will once again be available to view across both Sky Sports and BBC Sport.
The Netball Super League (NSL) has today announced that all games in the 2026 season will continue to be available live and on demand across Sky Sports and BBC Sport, with the Netball Super Cup, NSL Play-Offs and Grand Final also broadcast live exclusively on Sky Sports.
The announcement comes as the League prepares to enter the second year of its journey to professionalisation, building on the success of a 2025 relaunch that delivered record growth in viewing figures, match attendances and digital engagement. Ahead of the new season, the Super Cup will return to Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on Saturday 21 February, marking the first competitive action of the year for all eight clubs. The regular NSL season will then begin on 27 February, when the first league table points will be up for grabs.
As a dedicated partner to netball for more than 19 years, Sky Sports’ coverage will see 75% of games in the 2026 season available to watch live on Sky Sports as well as on Sky Sports YouTube. Separately, under the NSL’s broadcast agreement with BBC Sport, one game a week will be shown on BBC iPlayer, enabling fans to watch every game live or on demand, further expanding the sport’s reach and unlocking new audiences.
Speaking about the announcement, NSL Managing Director Claire Nelson said: “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. 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.
“Their ongoing support ensures our athletes, our clubs and our competition receive the visibility they deserve. 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.”
Helen Falkus, Director of Multi Sports at Sky Sports said: “Netball viewing on Sky Sports doubled last season and we’ll be looking to carry that momentum into 2026. 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.”
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport said: “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. It’s fast, physical and uncompromising, and we’ll be there every week, right at the heart of it.”
Viewers outside of the UK will be able to watch all games live and on demand via NetballPass with subscriptions starting at £2.95 for a Round Pass and £44.95 for a Season Pass.
In an important move to grow the global visibility of the game, the 2026 NSL season will once again be broadcast internationally on W-Sport, a channel dedicated to showcasing the very best women’s sport from around the world. The global broadcast platform has the ability to put the NSL into 40 million households across four different continents and will broadcast the NSL exclusively in France and Poland this year, offering French commentary for all games shown in France.
Here’s how to watch the NSL over the coming months.
For more information on the NSL visit www.netballsl.com.
With thanks to England Netball
