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“Beyond Limits” highlights trailblazing diverse athletes in sports where they are under-represented”
CBS Sports franchise, "Beyond Limits," will feature a women’s tackle football league.
The series highlights diverse athletes in sports where they are under-represented. CBS Sports followed league founder Odessa Jenkins, WNFC teams, coaches, and individual athletes throughout the regular season, and Championship weekend hosted at The Star in Frisco (Dallas Cowboys Headquarters).
The documentary feature on the Women’s National Football Conference will premier on CBS on Saturday, September 17 (2 p.m. ET).
About the WNFC
Headed into its 4th season in 2023, the WNFC is a progressive football league that exists to help women and girls reach their full potential through the power of football. Featuring 17 teams, the WNFC is a thrilling sports property that combines football and entertainment with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
In 2019, the WNFC signed a groundbreaking multi-year agreement with adidas that put the league on the map. The deal has recently been extended, as the WNFC signed a groundbreaking media deal with Vyre Network to distribute 100% of the league's games. The league's momentum continues with its partnership with Riddell Sports, Commons, United Sports Brands, and the recent (2022) addition of DICK’S Sporting Goods.
About CBS Sports
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship, and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage onParamount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sportsapps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
