Rugby League Commercial have confirmed an expanded international TV deal that means Super League will be broadcast in more countries than ever before.
It was recently confirmed that a TV deal had been secured in France, something that is all the more important following Toulouse Olympique’s promotion and the fact that there are now two French clubs in Super League.
However, RL Commercial have also confirmed that there is another new TV deal for 2026 with NBC set to bring Super League to New Zealand and the Pacific Island nations as well.
Atop the existing partnerships, it means that Super League 2026, which marks the 30th anniversary of the competition, will be broadcast in more regions than ever to reach it’s largest ever international audience.
A statement from RL Commercial confirmed the importance of IMG in securing these new deals, stating: “As Super League prepares to celebrate its 30th birthday later this year, Rugby League Commercial can confirm a set of international broadcast agreements for the forthcoming Betfred Super League season, delivered as part of the sport’s long-term strategic partnership with IMG, that will take the competition to its largest ever national and international audience.”
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Super League secure two new international TV deals
Super League is already broadcast in a number of nations and regions with Fox Sports (Australia), Fox Sports (US), Rogers Media (Canada), Premier Sports Asia (SE Asia), Dubai TV, RushSports (Caribbean), TV3 (Catalunya) and Sportdigital (DACH) already showcasing the competition.
However, La Depeche network will now air matches in France whilst NBC will showcase Super League to viewers in New Zealand and the Pacific Island nations.
Adam Treeby, Head of Broadcast of RL Commercial, said: “It’s great to be able to offer live action from the Betfred Super League to more viewers in 2026 than ever before in the competition’s history.
“We’re pleased to add two new broadcast partners to our growing roster in 2026 with La Depeche and NBC both joining.
“The appetite for Super League is growing both domestically and internationally with viewers getting to experience events such as Hull KR taking on Leeds Rhinos in Las Vegas later this month, Catalans Dragons hosting Wigan Warriors in Paris, a new venue for Magic Weekend at the impressive Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton, as well as all the action across the season as we head towards the Grand Final at Old Trafford on October 3.”
Super League remains available to watch in the UK via SuperLeague+ and Sky Sports, with BBC also showing free-to-air games over the course of the season.
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