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HARRISON, NJ – JUNE 19: A general view of the National Womens Soccer League logo on the scoreboard during the first half of the NWSL soccer game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and San Diego Wave FC on June 19, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in HArrison, NJ. Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JUN 19 NWSL – San Diego Wave FC at NJ/NY Gotham FC Icon2206193129
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HARRISON, NJ – JUNE 19: A general view of the National Womens Soccer League logo on the scoreboard during the first half of the NWSL soccer game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and San Diego Wave FC on June 19, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in HArrison, NJ. Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JUN 19 NWSL – San Diego Wave FC at NJ/NY Gotham FC Icon2206193129
14 teams, 26 matchdays, and 118 matches—less than a month remains for the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League to kick off. All the teams will once again gather around to contest the year-long tournament. As the excitement reaches the zenith, all eyes turn to the broadcasting arrangements, particularly after the NWSL secured a lucrative $240 million media rights deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video, and Scripps Sports.
Amidst the array of streaming options, fans eagerly await to discover the fixtures that will be showcased on Amazon Prime Video. But first, let’s know more about the deal.
All the details about NWSL’s $240 million media rights deal
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On November 9, 2023, the NWSL announced a groundbreaking deal for its domestic media distribution, valued at $60 million annually and totaling $240 million over four years. This monumental agreement stands as the largest broadcast deal ever secured by a women’s sports league. Under the terms of the agreement, a total of 118 matches will be broadcast across all four media partners.
The NWSL will kick off each regular-season weekend with Friday night matches on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, Saturday nights will feature a double-header broadcast on Scripps’ ION network. Furthermore, a selection of regular-season matches will be showcased on the CBS Television Network and simultaneously streamed live on Paramount+. Meanwhile, ESPN has secured a package of matches to be aired across its flagship channels, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes.
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NWSL: Challenge Cup Final-Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage, May 7, 2022 Cary, NC, USA NC Courage celebrate with the Challenge Cup trophy after defeating the Washington Spirit at WakeMed Soccer Park. Mandatory Credit: Lewis Gettier-USA TODAY Sports, 07.05.2022 15:19:34, 18246495, North Carolina Courage, NWSL, NC Courage, Washington Spirit, WakeMed Soccer Park PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xLewisxGettierx 18246495
Furthermore, all NWSL matches broadcast on ESPN platforms and ABC will be available for live streaming on ESPN+ in both English and Spanish. The remainder of the NWSL regular-season schedule will be offered as part of a domestic direct-to-consumer package produced and distributed directly by the league itself.
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Which NWSL fixtures will Amazon Prime Video broadcast?
Amazon Prime Video will be broadcasting over 27 matches. Here is the list:
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| DATE | MATCH DETAILS | TIME |
| March 15 | NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave FC | 8 P.M. |
| March 22 | Orlando Pride vs. Angel City FC | 8 P.M. |
| March 29 | San Diego Wave FC vs. Seattle Reign FC | 10 P.M. |
| April 12 | Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit | 8 P.M. |
| April 19 | Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign FC | 8 P.M. |
| April 26 | Angel City FC vs. Kansas City Current | 10 P.M. |
| May 3 | Seattle Reign FC vs. San Diego Wave FC | 10 P.M. |
| May 10 | Racing Louisville FC vs. Washington Spirit | 8 P.M. |
| May 17 | North Carolina Courage vs. Utah Royals FC | 8 P.M. |
| May 24 | Bay FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | 10 P.M. |
| June 7 | San Diego Wave FC vs. Orlando Pride | 10 P.M. |
| June 14 | Kansas City Current vs. Chicago Red Stars | 8 P.M. |
| June 21 | Orlando Pride vs. Utah Royals FC | 8 P.M. |
| June 28 | Kansas City Current vs. Houston Dash | 8 P.M. |
| July 5 | Portland Thorns FC vs. San Diego Wave FC | 10 P.M. |
| August 23 | Houston Dash vs. Orlando Pride | 8 P.M. |
| August 30 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Bay FC | 10 P.M. |
| September 6 | Angel City FC vs. Seattle Reign FC | 10 P.M. |
| September 13 | North Carolina Courage vs. Bay FC | 8 P.M. |
| September 13 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Chicago Red Stars | 10 P.M. |
| September 20 | Kansas City Current vs. Washington Spirit | 8 P.M. |
| September 27 | Angel City FC vs. Washington Spirit | 10 P.M. |
| October 4 | Seattle Reign FC vs. Angel City FC | 10 P.M. |
| October 11 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Orlando Pride | 10 P.M. |
| October 18 | Seattle Reign FC vs. Houston Dash | 10 P.M. |
| November 1 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Angel City FC | 10 P.M. |
| TBD | Quarterfinal Playoff Match | TBC |
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