Women’s Premiership Returns This Friday with Live DAZN Coverage

The Sports Direct Women’s Premiership kicks off Friday 9th May 2025 with a blockbuster opening fixture: Cliftonville Ladies vs Linfield Women, live on DAZN from 7.45pm. With record-breaking attendance growth and over 1 million online views last season, the league is set for another exciting year.

Women’s Football on the Rise in Northern Ireland

The Sports Direct Women’s Premiership makes its much-anticipated return this Friday evening, marking the start of what promises to be another thrilling season for female football in Northern Ireland.

The league has enjoyed a remarkable 59% increase in attendances since 2021, with over 15,000 fans attending matches in 2024 alone — a clear sign of the sport’s growing popularity.

Champions Cliftonville Ladies Open Live on DAZN

Reigning champions Cliftonville Ladies begin their title defence with a mouthwatering home clash against Linfield Women, streamed live and free on DAZN. Coverage begins from 7.45pm, with kick-off at 8.00pm at Solitude.

Cliftonville come into the new season after an unbeaten 2024 campaign, having secured every major honour available.

This match is the first of five exclusive live DAZN broadcasts this season. Last year’s DAZN partnership helped attract over 1 million views, proving the appetite for women’s football in Northern Ireland has never been higher.

Matchday One Fixtures – Friday 9 May 2025

• Lisburn Rangers v Larne Women – 7.45pm
• Cliftonville Ladies v Linfield Women – 8.00pm – Live on DAZN
• Crusaders Strikers v Derry City Women – 8.00pm
• Lisburn Ladies v Glentoran Women – 8.00pm

Big Names, Big Games

• Glentoran Women, last season’s runners-up, begin their title chase away to Lisburn Ladies.
• Crusaders Strikers host Derry City Women at Seaview.
• Lisburn Rangers, the breakout team of 2024, welcome Larne Women to Crewe Park.

Every fixture brings fresh stories and rivalries as the top teams battle it out across Northern Ireland.

How to Follow the Action

Stay updated with all the action through the NI Football League’s official channels, or stream the big match live on DAZN’s Sports Direct Premiership online hub. Match updates, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content will be available all season long.