Mark your calendars: the 2026 NWSL season schedule is here.

We’re less than two months away from the season kickoff on March 13, but who’s counting? (Us, we’re counting) With two new teams entering the chat this season – hello, Boston and Denver! – there is more NWSL action than ever before.

It’s never too early to start planning out your NWSL viewing, and if the excitement of the 2025 season is any indication, fans are in for a ride this season. Will anyone be able to top the Kansas City Current’s unforgettable run that led them to the Shield? Which underdog can challenge Gotham FC as they try to defend their title? Will those who fell short come in with a fire under them?

The 2026 NWSL season hype train is officially leaving the station. All aboard!

2025 RECAP

• Final Standing: No. 11

How to Watch Live Games in the 2026 NWSL Regular Season

You don’t want to miss a single moment of the action, so here are the platforms to catch all of the NWSL excitement, including a new partner Victory+. Learn more about Victory+ here.

• Viewers can watch Victory+ for free here on most major connected TVs and mobile streaming devices. To get started, simply search for "victoryplus" and download the latest version of the app.
• Friday night matches airing on Prime Video are available to US fans here.
• Saturday matches airing on Scripps-owned ION network are available to US fans here.
• For games airing on CBS, US fans can watch here. US Fans can also stream on Paramount+ here.
• For games airing on ESPN, US fans can watch here. Matches on ESPN and ESPN2 will also stream on ESPN App.
• For games airing on NWSL+, US fans can watch here.
• Fans outside of the US can watch on NWSL+