ESPN is doubling down on women’s sports with programming focused on the WNBA and NWSL.
On Thursday, the network announced plans to launch “Women’s Sports Sundays.” The weekly program is a first-of-its-kind franchise that will feature WNBA and NWSL matchups, highlight top stars, hone in on big moments, rivalries and more.
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“Women’s sports are experiencing continued momentum, and ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ is ESPN’s next step in meeting that demand,” Rosalyn Durant, ESPN executive vice president, programming and acquisitions, said via release.
“This franchise is about more than showcasing games — it’s about building a consistent, high-profile destination that reflects the passion, excellence and cultural impact of women’s sports today, while giving athletes and leagues the stage they deserve.”
“Sunday is a day of the week when we see a ton of our best women’s sports programming, and we will have events outside of our primetime window,” said Susie Piotrkowski, vice president of women’s sports programming and espnW.
ESPN will launch its women’s sports-focused programming over nine consecutive weeks including 12 games. Details, including matchups and assigned talent for “Women’s Sports Sundays,” will be announced at a later date.
“Women’s Sports Sundays” debuts in Summer 2026.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ESPN to start ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ highlighting WNBA, NWSL in 2026
