Scripps Sports announced today that it will have exclusive local broadcast rights to Denver Summit FC, the National Women’s Soccer League’s newest franchise, at launch in 2026. Non-national matches will air locally on Denver7 and The Spot Denver 3.
The deal follows Scripp’s Sports existing partnership with the NWSL, which includes Saturday evening double-headers on ION. It also builds on the company’s women’s sports coverage which includes coverage of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Major League Volleyball (MLV), ATHLOS track and field, the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off college basketball tournament, and coverage of the Las Vegas Aces.
“From the national stage to the heart of Denver, Scripps Sports is proud to expand our successful NWSL partnership by becoming the local TV home to Summit FC in its inaugural season,” said Brian Lawlor, president of Scripps Sports. “This collaboration will connect Denver’s passionate soccer community to their new team while showcasing the exceptional talent that defines women’s professional soccer.”
The NWSL regular season begins March 13, 2026. The full broadcast schedule will be released following the NWSL match schedule release.