DAZN has signed on as the exclusive global broadcast partner for Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the first professional women’s rugby union league in the U.S.
Fans can stream all WER games live and on-demand for free on DAZN. The inaugural season kicks off on March 22nd and runs until June 29th, featuring 30 regular-season games and a Grand Final. Six teams Bay Breakers, Boston Banshees, Chicago Tempest, Denver Onyx, New York Exiles, and Twin Cities Gemini will compete to make rugby history.
WER will also launch a mid-week magazine show on DAZN, highlighting key moments and standout performances from each game.
Jessica Hammond-Graf, President of WER, said, “We are thrilled to partner with DAZN as we grow the sport and provide a platform for our talented athletes,”
Esmeralda Negron, Co-CEO of Women’s Sports at DAZN, said, “This partnership allows fans worldwide to watch the inaugural season for free, reinforcing DAZN’s commitment to expanding women’s rugby.”
About DAZN
DAZN is a global sports streaming platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, offering live and on-demand sports content in over 200 countries and territories. It provides coverage of major sporting events, including Serie A, LaLiga, Champions League, and exclusive boxing matches featuring stars like Canelo Álvarez and Anthony Joshua. DAZN has also expanded its focus on women’s sports, securing broadcasting rights for the Women’s Champions League and the newly launched Women’s Elite Rugby (WER). Available on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles, DAZN operates on a flexible subscription model, aiming to make sports more accessible and affordable by moving away from traditional pay-TV structures.