Women's Friendly

Broadcast Rights

In the United States, you can watch Women's Friendly live on NBC Sports, Turner and Futbol de Primera Radio.

NBC Sports

» Seasons 2023-2026

Following a broadcast rights deal between NBCUniversal and the US Soccer Federation, soccer fans can enjoy exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the Women's National Team international friendlies. The matches are expected to be broadcast on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.

Available on:

Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW and Peacock

Turner

» Seasons 2023-2030

Turner Sports is the USA’s English-language rightsholder for the U.S. women’s national team’s friendly games, encompassing both linear and streaming television, as well as digital and highlight rights. This is the result of an eight-year major rights deal with U.S. Soccer, reportedly worth between $200 million and $216 million in total, covering both the men’s and women’s national sides.

Available on:

HBO Max, TBS USA, TNT USA, Watch TBS and Watch TNT

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Futbol de Primera Radio

» Seasons 2026-2030

Spanish-language radio network Futbol de Primera has secured the U.S. audio rights to friendly matches involving the U.S. women’s national team. The network, also referred to as FDP or FDP Radio, reached this agreement with U.S. Soccer in April 2023, which runs until 2030.

As a result, women’s soccer fans can listen to the USWNT’s friendly matches live in Spanish on Futbol de Primera across more than 180 affiliate stations in the United States.

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About Women's Friendly

History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage

A women’s friendly match is a non-competitive soccer game played by two female national teams. These matches are usually held during international breaks or as warmup matches for major tournaments, such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup or regional competitions such as the Copa América.

The first women’s friendly match was held back in 1881, although the first official friendly clash took place in 1920 between an English team and a French club. For any game to be considered a friendly game, both teams must agree on the conditions in which the game is held, such as the number of substitutions or tiebreakers -if any-.

Friendly women’s matches must not be confused with invitational tournaments, especially since there may be a trophy up for grabs in those gatherings.