Nine secures exclusive rights to Women’s State of Origin
Nine has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the three-game 2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin series, with the first game launching tonight. The series will be available live and free across all Nine platforms, including 9Now.
Key Takeaways
- Nine has the exclusive broadcast rights to the 2026 Ampol Women’s State of Origin series.
- The series runs for three games, with the first match launching tonight, Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- Coverage will be live and free across Nine platforms.
- 9Now is included in the distribution plan for the series.
Why It Matters
Nine is using exclusivity to make the 2026 Ampol Women’s State of Origin series available across its owned platforms, including 9Now, rather than through a shared broadcast model. That gives Nine control over both linear and streaming distribution for a high-profile Australian sports property. For the broader streaming stack, the notable detail is the free, live availability on 9Now, which keeps the event inside Nine’s digital ecosystem. The key signal to watch is whether Nine publishes any viewership or platform performance figures for the three-game series.
Read full article at nineforbrands.com.au
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