Women’s football could push for an exemption from the 3pm TV blackout but only with the support of the and the EFL.
A Government-led review, chaired by former England footballer Karen Carney, has made 10 recommendations to improve the future of the domestic game.
The report states that women’s football should be given its own broadcast slot deposit dana, separate to the men’s game.
The majority of Women’s Super League matches are broadcast at either 11.30am on a Saturday or 6.45pm on a Sunday, which the review claimed has not worked in maximising both viewing figures and fan attendance at matches.
An exemption from Article 48 of UEFA’s statutes, which allows the FA to implement a live football blackout between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays, is listed as one option.
A Government-led review, chaired by Karen Carney (pictured) could see women’s football push for an exemption from the 3pm TV blackout — though it would need support
But the review noted this would require cooperation from the Premier League and EFL.
‘It’s been very clear that we need to find a slot that’s specific to women’s football,’ said Carney.
‘If we specifically went after Article 48, there are pros and cons for that approach.
‘We need all stakeholders to come to the table.
The report states that women’s football should be given its own broadcast slot
Carney says women’s football can become a ‘billion-pound industry’ in the next decade
Because at the moment it’s really saturated (market) and the time slots are not really working.’
Carney also insisted women’s football can become a ‘billion-pound industry’ in the next decade, but only with serious investment.
‘These standards and these requirements of the investment are the foundations that will lead us to that point,’ she said.
