Women’s Elite Rugby Announces DAZN Partnership for Global Streaming

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) has secured a major broadcasting deal with DAZN, ensuring that fans around the world can watch every match of the inaugural 2025 season live and on-demand—for free. As the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., WER’s partnership with DAZN is a game-changer, bringing top-tier women’s rugby to a global audience like never before.

DAZN: The Exclusive Home for WER Matches

Through this partnership, DAZN will be the exclusive streaming platform for WER matches, giving fans free access to all regular-season and postseason games. In addition, DAZN will launch a midweek highlights show, offering key match moments, player spotlights, and in-depth analysis.

This deal places WER alongside some of the biggest names in women’s sports. DAZN already broadcasts the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, and more, making it a leader in global women’s sports coverage.

To Watch

• Desktop: Subscribe with a free account and then head to DANZ’s WER homepage, which lists the livestreams: NY v Boston • Chicago v TC
• Mobile device: Download the DANZ app, search “rugby,” and WER is the first competition listed

A Step Forward for Women’s Rugby

WER President Jessica Hammond-Graf called the partnership a huge step forward for the league and the sport:

“This collaboration marks a major milestone for Women’s Elite Rugby as we continue to grow the sport and provide a platform for our talented athletes. With DAZN’s global reach, we’re thrilled to showcase WER to a wider audience and inspire the next generation of rugby players and fans.”

Esmeralda Negron, Co-CEO of Women’s Sports at DAZN, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing DAZN’s commitment to elevating women’s rugby:

“Fans around the world eager to watch the inaugural season of this exciting competition can do so for free, alongside other premium women’s sports. DAZN is dedicated to growing the reach and popularity of women’s rugby.”

WER 2025 Season Details

• First match: March 22 – New York Exiles vs. Boston Banshees
• Regular season: March 22 – June 14
• Games played on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

WER and DAZN will work together on collaborative marketing efforts to build an engaged fanbase and expand women’s rugby’s reach.

Schedule, How to Watch, Rosters & Results: https://bit.ly/4hSK5iS