Laura Woods

Football Broadcaster for TNT Sports, ITV, Sky Sports & talkSPORT & Presenter of The Times Sportswoman of The Year Awards

Laura Woods’s Biography:

Laura Woods is an award-winning British sports broadcaster and presenter best known for her work across football broadcasting for TNT Sports, ITV, Sky Sports and talkSPORT. Recognised for her sharp interviewing style, in-depth sporting knowledge and charismatic presenting, Laura has become one of the UK’s leading sports media personalities. Through her work across television, radio and live events, she has also become an important voice for greater female representation in sports broadcasting.

Laura began her career in 2009 as a runner at Sky Sports, gaining hands-on experience behind the scenes before progressing through the production and editorial ranks. Her determination and broadcasting ability quickly led to presenting opportunities, allowing her to transition from production roles into on-screen sports coverage. During her time at Sky, she became a familiar face across football broadcasting, contributing to major programmes and presenting coverage of Premier League football and the Carabao Cup.

As her profile grew, Laura established herself as one of the UK’s leading football presenters. She fronted Sky Sports’ flagship Super Sunday coverage and interviewed some of the biggest names in world sport, including Virgil van Dijk and David Beckham. Alongside television, she also became a prominent voice on radio, joining talkSPORT before becoming the lead host of the station’s breakfast show in 2020. Her broadcasting work has extended to awards ceremonies and live events, including presenting The Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards and the London Football Awards.

Beyond broadcasting, Laura has become an influential figure in conversations around diversity and representation in sport. Through her success in a traditionally male-dominated industry, she has helped inspire greater visibility for women in sports media. Alongside her presenting work, she also contributes as a columnist for Sporting Life and continues to be one of the most respected broadcasters in modern sports journalism.

Why Hire Laura Woods?

Laura is hired as a speaker and host for her exceptional experience in live sports broadcasting, leadership and media communication. Having fronted major football coverage across television and radio, she delivers engaging insight into broadcasting, resilience and succeeding in high-pressure environments.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading sports presenters through her work on Super Sunday and talkSPORT Breakfast, Laura combines professionalism, confidence and relatable storytelling in every appearance. Working with global brands including Nike and Adidas, she also brings a valuable perspective on modern sports marketing, representation and audience engagement. Her talks cover topics including women in sport, broadcasting, leadership and confidence, making her an outstanding choice for conferences, awards ceremonies and corporate events.

Laura Woods’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Laura Woods’s remarkable career:

• 2025 – Continued leading major football broadcasting coverage across TNT Sports, ITV and talkSPORT.
• 2023 – Became lead presenter of TNT Sports’ UEFA Champions League coverage.
• 2022 – Presented ITV’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
• 2021 – Presented coverage of Premier League fixtures and the Carabao Cup for Sky Sports.
• 2020 – Became lead host of talkSPORT’s Breakfast Show.
• 2018 – Became a regular panellist and presenter on talkSPORT football programming.
• 2016 – Began presenting Sky Sports’ flagship Super Sunday coverage.
• 2015 – Interviewed leading football figures including Virgil van Dijk and David Beckham.
• 2012 – Started appearing regularly as a presenter across Sky Sports football coverage.
• 2009 – Joined Sky Sports as a runner beginning her broadcasting career.