Scripps Sports Launching FAST Channel Focusing on Women’s Sports With Original Programming

March 23, 2026

The E.W. Scripps Company is expanding its footprint in the evolving sports media landscape with the launch of a new free streaming destination built around live events and original programming. Scripps Sports Network, a 24/7 FAST channel, will debut Tuesday offering a mix of live games, studio programming, documentaries and acquired content.

The network will be available across several major platforms at launch or shortly thereafter, including The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Google TV and Plex, with additional distribution partners expected.

The move arrives as demand for accessible sports content continues to grow, particularly within the streaming ecosystem. Scripps executives point to rising engagement across its existing properties, noting that combined streaming viewership for the National Women’s Soccer League and the Women’s National Basketball Association on ION increased by 25% in 2025. BARRET MEDIA