'Have been calling for it': Huge win for Matildas fans as Stan announces new deal
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Matildas fans have reason to celebrate on Sunday with news that Stan Sport has landed the exclusive Australian broadcast rights to England's Women's Super League.
The WSL is one of the most competitive and most watched football leagues in the world, and is packed with Matildas stars including Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea), Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord (Arsenal) and Mary Fowler (Manchester City).
Reigning champions Chelsea will kick things off against City on September 6 (AEST).
Football's new home, Stan Sport, is the only place to watch every Women's Super League match live and on demand, kicking off on September 6
Sam Kerr of Chelsea celebrates after scoring. Getty
"The Barclays Women's Super League is one of the most celebrated football competitions in the world, and fans have been calling for it to be shown on Stan," Stan's executive director Dan Taylor said.
"We're proud to be giving Australians the chance to enjoy the pinnacle of women's club football and follow their Matildas heroes in action. Alongside the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and more, Australians can now experience every moment of the best club football competitions in the world, live and on demand on Stan."
Stan Sport will be the only place to watch all 132 matches live and on demand.
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"The BWSL is home to some of the world's top international stars, and we're proud to have several Matildas playing in our league," the league's chief revenue officer Zarah Al-Kudcy said.
"Now, Australian fans can follow their icons closely, week in and week out.
"This season promises to be incredible, and partnering with Stan strengthens our mission to elevate the league's global presence and reach new audiences around the world."
AUSTRALIA'S STARS IN THE WSL
Arsenal – Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Kyra Cooney-Cross
Brighton & Hove Albion – Charlie Rule
Chelsea – Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter
Everton – Clare Wheeler
Manchester City – Mary Fowler
Tottenham Hotspur – Hayley Raso
West Ham United – Katrina Gorry
WSL FIXTURES - WEEK 1
September 6
4.30am AEST – Chelsea v Manchester City
10.30pm AEST – Arsenal vs London City Lionesses
September 7
9pm AEST – Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
9pm AEST – Manchester United v Leicester City
9pm AEST – Liverpool v Everton
9pm AEST – Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa
