After England Women’s successful European Championship viewers tuned into Sky Sports coverage of the Women’s Super League.

A record number of pay-TV viewers tuned in to Sky Sports’ coverage of Liverpool v Chelsea on September 18, peaking at 420,000, a 56 percent increase on last season’s Women’s Super League opener.

After an incredible 171 percent increase in viewing vs the 2020/21 season this marks an impressive growth in the stature of the game.

Sky Sports Managing Director Jonathan Licht said: “Great to see such an exciting start to the WSL season and we were delighted that a record number of fans tuned in to the live game on Sky Sports.

“We have a great opportunity to build on the success of the Lionesses this summer and will be working hard to encourage as many viewers as possible to tune in this season.

“As the leading investor in women’s sport in the UK, we are proud to be a partner of the WSL and will continue to support the growth of the women’s game throughout this season and beyond.”

Following an unforgettable summer for women’s football, this WSL season on Sky Sports comes with a host of new ways for fans to continue their support for the game.

• 35 games on Sky Showcase
• Sky Sports WSL TikTok with 360° coverage of the league
• New Snapchat discover show The Dub as hub for WSL activity
• Every Thursday, ‘Inside the WSL’ will air with a round up of all things WSL
• All star talent line up, including ex-international Kelly Smith.

New to the 2022/23 season, the Sky Sports WSL TikTok account will be giving fans 360° coverage of the league and granting them exclusive access to their new favourite players.

Through fun challenges and interviews, along with behind-the-scenes footage, viewers will get to know the WSL’s array of personalities and see the sport from a new set of angles.

Watch Chelsea go head-to-head with Man City at 4pm and Liverpool take on Everton at 6.45pm Sunday September 25, both live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Showcase.