Every WNBL game to stream free on 9Now under new deal

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The WNBL has announced a new two-year broadcast agreement covering all 92 regular season games and the Finals Series.

Under the deal, every match will be streamed live and free on 9Now, with one match per week also broadcast on 9Go!. A dedicated WNBL Hub will provide full replays, mini matches and highlights.

ESPN on Disney+ will make all games available live and on demand.

In addition, more than 80 games will be shown on ESPN and ESPN2 across Kayo, Foxtel and Fetch in Australia, and Sky in New Zealand.

For the first time in the league’s 45-year history, every game will also be available via the WNBL’s website and app. Up to six matches per week will be streamed live and free, with highlights, replays and mini-games accessible through 9Now, ESPN platforms, and the WNBL’s YouTube channel.

Additional behind-the-scenes content, player profiles and stories will feature across WNBL’s digital and social platforms.

WNBL CEO Jennie Sager said the agreement reflects the league’s focus on visibility and accessibility.

“The momentum and hunger for basketball is undeniable, with 1 in 5 girls now playing basketball in Australia. Our new broadcast deals are our answer to that momentum with more games easily accessible, helping young athletes see the pathways to playing pro and showing the incredible talent we have in this country,” Sager said.

“We’re proud to partner with Nine and ESPN – broadcasters who not only understand and embrace our vision but are actively helping us build the future of the game.”

Amanda Laing, Managing Director of Streaming and Broadcast, Nine, said:

“At Nine we’re committed to delivering world-class sport to all Australians, while giving our sports partners a powerful platform to grow their audiences. We’re delighted to extend our partnership with the WNBL for a further two years, with every game available live and free on 9Now.

“The WNBL now sits alongside Nine Group’s unrivalled line-up – from the Olympics and Grand Slam Tennis to the NRL, English Premier League, Rugby Union, and the Swimming and Athletics World Championships. Fans can enjoy the very best of women’s basketball in one destination, as we support the next generation of Opals and watch all our athletes build towards the LA 2028 Summer Olympics on Nine.”

Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand and Head of ESPN Asia Pacific, said:

“We’re thrilled to continue as broadcast partner of the WNBL and for the first time ever have every single game live on ESPN.

“This broadcast arrangement reinforces ESPN’s place as the ‘Home for Hoops’ and our standing as Australia’s most widely distributed premium sports network across pay TV and streaming, now including ESPN on Disney+.

“The WNBL continues to gain popularity and draw in new, highly engaged audiences, and we’re excited they can cheer on their favourite teams with live matches in prime time every Tuesday night on ESPN and also available any time on Disney+.”

The WNBL has also confirmed SEN as its official production partner for the next two seasons.

The full broadcast schedule and coverage details are available on the WNBL website and app.

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