World Surf League Launches "WSL 24/7" FAST Channel for Non-Stop Surfing Action
The World Surf League launches "World Surf League 24/7," a new FAST channel in partnership with Navio Networks, offering live events, replays, and archived content for surf fans worldwide.
The World Surf League (WSL) has partnered with Navio Networks to launch "World Surf League 24/7," a new Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel. This dedicated channel promises round-the-clock surfing content, offering fans a comprehensive mix of live events, replays, and extensive archived material, celebrating the sport's rich history and vibrant present.
Key Takeaways
- A new multi-year agreement between WSL and Navio Networks brings "World Surf League 24/7" to FAST platforms.
- The channel features live coverage of select events, highlights from major tours, and a deep dive into WSL's historical archive.
- "World Surf League 24/7" aims to attract new audiences and provide brands with new advertising opportunities within the surfing ecosystem.
A Deep Dive into "World Surf League 24/7"
The "World Surf League 24/7" channel is set to become the ultimate destination for surf enthusiasts, providing continuous coverage of the sport. Beyond just current competitions, the channel will delve into the WSL's extensive archives, featuring replays of historic events and iconic performances from the past decade. This includes a special focus on celebrating the 50th anniversary of the World Tour with vintage footage from the WSL Vault.
Content and Accessibility
Fans can expect a diverse range of content, including comprehensive highlights from the Championship Tour and Challenger Series. Additionally, "World Surf League 24/7" will offer live coverage of select events across various disciplines, such as Big Wave, Qualifying Series (QS), Longboard, Juniors, and Specialty events. This broad offering ensures that viewers can stay connected with all facets of professional surfing.
Strategic Partnerships and Future Growth
Nicole Metzger, WSL Chief Revenue Officer, expressed excitement about the collaboration with Navio Networks, highlighting the channel's potential to reach new audiences and leverage the WSL's rich historical content. "This channel offers us the opportunity to tap into new audiences and efficiently drive additional viewership for our events as well as our rich historical archive," Metzger stated. Andrew Jacobson, President of Navio Networks, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the perfect synergy between the energy of live sports and an extensive archive on FAST platforms.
The "World Surf League 24/7" channel is now available on a variety of distribution platforms, including Sling Freestream, Plex, LocalNow, Sports.tv, Free Live Sports, Tivo, Tablo TV, DistroTV, and Anoki LiveTVx, making it easily accessible to a wide audience.