Optus Sport signs more UK womens’ sport

Optus Sport has announced it has announced a year deal for rights to the FA Women’s Super League.

The first match will stream from Sunday

Tom Gracey, Senior Broadcast Manager at the FA said, “We are delighted to partner with Optus Sport in a historic deal that will showcase the Barclays FA Women’s Super League to viewers across Australia.

“This is our first deal in the Asian region and demonstrates the ever-increasing global appeal of the league. We commend Optus for being at the vanguard of elevating and broadcasting more top-level women’s football.”

Optus’ Head of TV and Content Corin Dimopoulos said, “We are proud to be Australia’s home of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League and look forward to growing interest in and sharing the league with our expanding base of Optus Sport customers.”

Alicia Ferguson, former Matilda and Optus Sport Expert, added, “It is really exciting Optus Sport has secured the rights. Optus Sport will not only be making more football available to Australian viewers, but importantly, increasing the visibility of women’s sport.”

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