National Squash League Kicks Off Fourth Season with Star Players
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The National Squash League (NSL) has kicked off its fourth season with a star-studded lineup, bringing together some of the world's top professional squash players for an exciting round of team-based competition. The season began on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the Greenwich Panthers hosting the New York Knights at SquashBridge in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Mohamed El Shorbagy, the former World No. 1, headlined the Knights' lineup.
The action continued on Saturday, October 17, with two matches. The SONO Sharks hosted the New York Queens in South Norwalk, featuring Egyptian stars Salma Hany, Fayrouz Aboelkheir, and Farida Mohamed. Meanwhile, the defending men's champion Chicago Grizzlies hosted the Lake Erie Beacons at the University Club of Chicago, led by former World No. 1 and World Champion Karim Abdel Gawad.
The following weekend, on Saturday, October 24, the Atlanta Tornados hosted the Carolina Pirates at Atlanta Community Squash, featuring Colombian squash legend Miguel Ángel Rodríguez and American star Timmy Brownell. The season will continue with matches in Philadelphia, Louisville, Washington DC, Nashville, Cleveland, New York, Seattle, and Charleston, culminating in the NSL Playoffs on March 5-7, 2027, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia.
The NSL is expanding its global reach for the 2026-27 season through major broadcast distribution partnerships with SQUASHTV, DAZN, and Disney+. These agreements will bring professional team squash to audiences around the world, making the league's innovative competition format and world-class athletes more accessible than ever. SQUASHTV, the Professional Squash Association's official streaming platform, will carry NSL matches live and free of charge. DAZN will distribute NSL matches across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Canada, while Disney+ will bring the league to viewers throughout Latin America. Fans can also watch live matches through the NSL's official YouTube channel.
The NSL announced a landmark partnership with iHeartMedia, naming the company the Official Audio Media Partner and title sponsor of the 2026-27 season. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the NSL's continued growth, expanding the league's international visibility as squash prepares for its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Featuring some of the world's biggest squash stars, including Mostafa Asal, Diego Elias, Olivia Weaver, and Mohamed El Shorbagy, the NSL brings a fast-paced, team-based format to established global streaming platforms. With live matches, highlights, and additional league content available across its broadcast partners, the NSL continues to introduce professional squash to new audiences across the United States and worldwide.