ESPN has expanded its rights deal with the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC), giving the network more opportunities to broadcast women's professional football games. The deal, announced June 1, 2026, builds on an existing partnership and comes as interest in women's sports continues to grow. No financial terms were disclosed.
espn is doubling down on women's football, expanding its rights deal with the wnfc. more games, more coverage, no dollar figures yet.
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This expansion reflects the rising commercial viability of women's professional football, following similar growth in women's soccer and basketball. For ESPN, it's a strategic move to capture a growing audience segment. The deal also signals that the WNFC is gaining traction as a legitimate sports property.
women's football is getting the tv push it deserves. espn sees the audience, and the wnfc is becoming a bigger player. good for the game, good for visibility.
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