Women's Sports Network

What Women's Sports Network does

Women's Sports Network is a Los Angeles-based media company founded in 2022 that operates a free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel dedicated exclusively to women's sports. The platform distributes live game action, tournament coverage, highlights, and original studio programming across major streaming platforms' LIVE TV guides, with supplementary distribution through its own YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook channels. It functions as a content aggregation, production, and distribution layer between fragmented women's sports leagues and an underserved fan audience, addressing the lack of dedicated 24-hour coverage for women's sports content. The company also operates "GAME ON: Spotlight," an original studio series, and the "Redefined" podcast as part of its owned programming slate.

The company's content supply is anchored by a multiyear media partnership with the NWSL covering 2026 and 2027, which includes original series development, on-the-road studio episodes, and access to archival footage dating to 2017. Additional content relationships span the 3XBA (3-on-3 basketball), LPGA, Athletes Unlimited Softball, Women's Elite Rugby, Red Bull Rampage, and Northwoods League Softball. Internationally, the company co-founded SSC AWSN, a 24-hour women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia launched in September 2025 with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Jungo TV, and Whoopi Goldberg, distributed through MBC Shahid across the MENA region. The technology stack is a streaming platform integrated with partner LIVE TV guides; no proprietary APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Monetization is entirely advertising-based; the platform is free to viewers with no disclosed pricing tiers or subscription products, and revenue is generated through ad placements during live broadcasts and on-demand content. The company employs 1-10 staff, has not disclosed any venture capital funding rounds, and operates as a private, founder-led entity. An advisory board is publicly listed on the company website, and the Whoopi Goldberg / Jungo TV relationship provides high-profile brand association tied specifically to the Saudi channel initiative.

Name

Women's Sports Network

Legal name

Women's Sports Network

Website

https://womenssports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women's Sports Network is a Los Angeles-based private media company (founded 2022) that operates a free, ad-supported streaming platform and FAST channel dedicated exclusively to women's sports, serving global fans with live games, original series, and league partnerships including NWSL and a 24-hour Saudi channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Sports Streaming Media

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports FAST Channels & Free Ad-Supported Streaming (MPAKAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAE), Sports Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAF)

Keywords

• Women's sports streaming
• Ad-supported streaming
• Live sports broadcast
• Sports media network
• Original sports content

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Ad-supported free streaming model generating revenue through advertisements during live game broadcasts and on-demand content.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Women's Sports Network operates a free, ad-supported streaming (FAST) platform focused exclusively on women's sports, delivering live game action, tournament coverage, highlights, original studio shows (such as GAME ON: Spotlight), and podcasts (Redefined Podcast) from women's sports leagues including NWSL, LPGA, Athletes Unlimited Softball, and Women's Elite Rugby. The platform is available through major streaming services' LIVE TV guides, YouTube, and social channels, and has expanded internationally with the launch of a dedicated 24-hour women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia (SSC AWSN) via MBC Shahid.

Product overview

Women's Sports Network is a streaming platform offering a portfolio of women's sports content products. The core offering is the WSN Streaming Platform (a FAST/free ad-supported streaming channel) providing live game action, tournament coverage, and highlights from women's sports leagues. The product portfolio includes studio programming (GAME ON: Spotlight), podcast content (Redefined Podcast), and specialized coverage products (AWSN TV for basketball tournaments, SSC AWSN for Saudi regional coverage). These products are distributed across multiple streaming platforms and feature partnerships with major women's sports leagues including NWSL, 3XBA, LPGA, AUSL Softball, and Elite Rugby.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Sports Network (WSN) Streaming Platform A free, ad-supported streaming channel focused exclusively on women's sports, offering live game action, tournament coverage, and highlights from women's sports leagues and teams. Targeted at women's sports enthusiasts and Gen Z audiences who prefer streaming and social-first content consumption.
• GAME ON: Spotlight An original studio show that celebrates women's sports for the modern sports fan, featuring player-driven storytelling and women's league coverage.
• Redefined Podcast A podcast featuring conversations with female athletes, including interviews such as Peloton Tread Specialist Becs Gentry discussing athletic achievements like running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
• AWSN TV Coverage Live television coverage of women's 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, including the 3XBA annual tournament featuring WNBA veterans, with record prize money for any FIBA-sanctioned 3x3 women's event.
• SSC AWSN A dedicated 24-hour women's sports channel available in Saudi Arabia via MBC Shahid, featuring the Saudi Women's Premier League, UEFA events, and other international women's sports competitions.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• 3XBA (3x3 Basketball Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026Live AWSN television coverage of annual 3XBA 3-on-3 tournament June 26-27 in Spokane, Washington. Partnership enters second year, featuring record prize money for any FIBA-sanctioned 3x3 women's tournament with 8 teams, 32 players, and 20 WNBA veterans. Aims to build momentum toward LA28 Olympics.
• Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Launched SSC AWSN, the first dedicated 24-hour women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia. Channel streams via MBC Shahid and features Saudi Women's Premier League alongside UEFA events and international competitions. Co-founded by Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg through Jungo TV, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
• NWSL (National Women's Soccer League)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiyear partnership covering 2026 and 2027 seasons, expanding NWSL content to a free, ad-supported streaming platform. Includes original series development, on-the-road studio episodes, and access to archival footage dating to 2017. Goal of converting new fans through player-driven storytelling.
• MBC ShahidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming platform partner for SSC AWSN channel distribution in the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Jungo TVflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded SSC AWSN with Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg; strategic partnership for launching dedicated women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia.
• LPGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague partner providing golf content including tournament coverage such as the 2020 LPGA Marathon Classic.
• Athletes Unlimited SoftballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague partner for AUSL Softball content including Blaze, Volts, Bandits, and Talons teams.
• Women's Elite RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague partner for women's rugby content and live game coverage.
• Red BullcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for coverage of Red Bull Rampage Women's Competition 2025.
• Northwoods League SoftballcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeague partner for collegiate softball content and live game coverage.
• League Partners (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple women's sports leagues featured on the platform including those shown in the league logos section of the website.
• Brand Partners (Various)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partners supporting the network as shown in the brand logos section of the website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Women's Sports Foundation: Nonprofit advocacy and content organization advancing women's sports participation and visibility. Comparable as an ecosystem player amplifying women's sports stories — partnership-able rather than directly competitive.

Direct peers

• Athletes Unlimited: Operates women's professional leagues (softball, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse) and produces/co-distributes accompanying content. WSN is a partner/rights-holder here (AUSL Softball) and a comparable women's-sports media counterpart.
• FloSports: Subscription-based streaming platform covering a wide range of niche and emerging sports including women's wrestling, softball, and basketball. Comparable as a vertical-specific sports streaming business targeting underserved sport communities.
• Togethxr: Women's sports media and storytelling brand co-founded by Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, and Sue Bird. Produces original video, social content, and apparel — directly competing for the women's sports fan audience and advertising dollars.
• Just Women's Sports: Independent digital media company exclusively covering women's sports, offering news, video, and live content across web and social. Closest direct competitor to WSN's FAST-channel women's sports proposition.

Broad incumbents

• ESPN+: Disney's subscription sports streaming service carrying WNBA, NWSL, college sports, and international soccer. A deep-pocketed incumbent that increasingly competes directly for women's sports rights that WSN also targets.
• Pluto TV: Paramount's free ad-supported streaming TV service that hosts FAST channels similar in distribution mechanics to WSN's streaming-platform LIVE TV guide placement. Competitor for ad-supported sports audience and channel slotting.
• DAZN: Global sports streaming subscription service with growing women's sports coverage (e.g., UEFA Women's Champions League). Comparable as a sports OTT platform — broader portfolio but overlapping target audience and rights market.
• Yahoo Sports: Major digital sports media property that has expanded women's sports editorial coverage. Comparable as a broad-reach sports digital publisher competing for women's sports page-views, video views, and ad budgets.

Emerging players

• iHeart Women: iHeart's women-focused audio content initiative including women's sports podcasts. Comparable as a female-audience audio/video media brand competing for women's sports attention and advertising share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WomensSports_TV
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheWomensSportsNetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/womenssports_tv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womens-sports-network

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Investors

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Investments

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