NWSL Terminates Deal with Victory+ Amid Partner Exodus

🔥 Trending NWSL Terminates Deal with Victory+ Amid Partner Exodus

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What is happening with NWSL and Victory+?
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The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has terminated its media rights agreement with the streaming platform Victory+ 4. This partnership, which began less than a year ago, ended due to alleged unfulfilled payments by Victory+ 4.

Background of the Partnership

Victory+ joined NWSL's broadcast partnership in 2025 23. This move was intended to expand the league's discoverability and reach new audiences, alongside upgraded deals with ESPN and CBS 2.

Termination and Immediate Aftermath

The termination of the agreement occurred on July 30, 2026 34. Following this, all NWSL matches previously scheduled to stream on Victory+ were immediately moved to NWSL+'s streaming platform 15. This change was announced to subscribers via email 1.

Victory+'s Broader Struggles

The loss of NWSL rights is part of a larger pattern of financial struggles for Victory+. The platform's CEO, Gruninger, was removed from his position on August 2, 2026, after Victory+ lost its third partner in 15 days 3.

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