Peacock Lands the Super League
After months of questions about where the USL Super League would be broadcast, we now have an answer. This morning, USL announced that Peacock will be streaming “every regular season and playoff match” and will be the “Official Home of the USL Super League.”
The deal is a multi-year agreement and will put the Division One women’s league in front of viewers that already use the service for accessing women’s soccer content, including the World Cup and the Olympics.
The press release included this lengthy quote from the President of the Super League, Amanda Vandervort. “We are thrilled to partner with NBCUniversal and Peacock to provide a world-class viewing experience for USL Super League fans across the country. NBC Sports and Peacock have raised the bar for soccer coverage in the United States, and their commitment to the USL Super League is a testament to what we are building. It affirms the Super League’s integral role in elevating women’s soccer and bringing more opportunities for players, coaches, and fans in the women’s game. Our matches will be easily accessible for fans in one place, and we look forward to working with Peacock to build the Super League into a global leader both on and off the field, while also partnering with NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine Play to reach millions of young athletes and their families.”
The move is a big win for USL as it seeks to establish its Super League as a Division One rival to the NWSL in women’s soccer.
- Dan Vaughn