Whoopi Goldberg has made waves in the sports world with the launch of the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), a pioneering platform dedicated to showcasing female athletes, teams, and leagues from around the globe. This groundbreaking network is set to transform the way women’s sports are viewed, providing much-needed visibility and recognition that has often been reserved for male-dominated sports.
A Platform for Female Athletes to Shine
Goldberg’s vision for AWSN is simple yet revolutionary: create a global platform where women’s sports receive the same level of attention and celebration as their male counterparts. In an exclusive interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Goldberg shared her excitement about the network, saying, “It’ll be the home for live women’s sports from around the world.”
AWSN will provide over 2,000 hours of live programming, featuring high-profile sports like UEFA soccer, FIBA basketball, and field hockey. With this incredible array of sports content, AWSN aims to engage a global audience and shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of female athletes, who have historically lacked the exposure they deserve.
Global Reach and Major Partnerships
Launched in collaboration with JungoTV, AWSN is available across multiple platforms, including VIZIO WatchFree+ in the United States, and internationally through Jio TV in India, Evision in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and Jungo Pinoy in the Philippines. This wide distribution is crucial to AWSN’s mission of providing global coverage for women’s sports, bringing these athletes, teams, and leagues to over 2 billion people worldwide.
The network’s commitment to representation is also reflected in its partnership with CommonSpirit Health, a leading sponsor. This partnership ensures that AWSN is aligned with organizations that value diversity and health, and strengthens the network’s push for comprehensive, inclusive sports coverage.
A Timely and Essential Launch for Women’s Sports
The timing of AWSN’s launch couldn’t be more critical. Despite growing interest in women’s sports, media coverage for female athletes is still limited. AWSN’s debut fills this gap by providing a dedicated space for women’s sports that is both diverse and dynamic. “Women’s athletics has grown exponentially, and there hasn’t been a single platform committed to showcasing these incredible stories, athletes, and events year-round,” said CEO George Chung. With the increased visibility, AWSN promises to help elevate female athletes to new heights of recognition.
Promising the Future of Women’s Sports Broadcasting
AWSN is positioning itself to be the largest distributed female sports network in the world. Goldberg’s leadership and her long-standing advocacy for social justice and representation have played a key role in shaping this mission. She expressed her excitement for the network, noting, “The world is finally recognizing the incredible female athletes who have always been here but were not given the exposure they deserved.”
As AWSN continues to grow, it is expected to make a lasting impact on the landscape of sports media, providing female athletes with the recognition they have long earned and empowering future generations of women in sports.
