First season of NWSL on ION: 50 matches, 53 studio shows, 130+ hours of content, 20.5 million unique viewers | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — The first season of National Women’s Soccer League on ION broadcasts – matches and studio shows – reached more than 20.5 million total unique viewers, including 13.5 viewers unique to ION.

Scripps Sports televised Saturday night doubleheaders on ION throughout the season, a total of 50 matches – more than any other network – and 53 studio shows. ION was among the networks involved in a landmark multi-year distribution agreement announced in November 2023 that included CBS Sports, ESPN and Prime Video.

ION, the only network to have a weekly studio show with documentary-style features on players and coaches, delivered more than 130 hours of NWSL content during the season. ION is a national sports and entertainment broadcast network that reaches every U.S. TV household over-the-air and on all major pay TV and connected TV services. ION is owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (Nasdaq: SSP).

Highlights of NWSL on ION Season 1*:

• ION delivered …