The Netball Super League (NSL) has officially confirmed that the BBC will continue as a broadcast partner for the upcoming 2026 season. This extension ensures that netball fans across the UK will maintain access to free-to-air (FTA) coverage of the country’s elite netball competition.
Under the renewed agreement, the BBC will stream one live game per week during the regular season via BBC iPlayer. The coverage is set to kick off on February 27, following the season-opening Netball Super Cup on February 21.
A Multi-Platform Strategy While the BBC provides the FTA element, Sky Sports remains the primary rights holder. For 2026, Sky has stepped up its commitment, pledging to broadcast 75% of all matches live across its linear channels and YouTube.
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, emphasized the importance of the deal: “Championing women’s sport matters to us. Bringing the NSL to BBC iPlayer puts it in front of more people than ever.”
Growth and Commercial Success The renewal follows a record-breaking 2025 season which saw a significant surge in viewership and commercial interest. With major sponsors like Vitality and Soft and Gentle on board, NSL Managing Director Claire Nelson noted that making every match available live is “crucial to the continued growth of the game.”
International fans will still be able to follow the action via NetballPass and W-Sport, making the 2026 season the most accessible in the league’s history.