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 Standings: No. 8
- Playoff Run: NWSL Champions
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.
| DATE | TIME (ET) | HOME TEAM | AWAY TEAM | VENUE | BROADCAST |
| Saturday, 3/14 | 12:30 p.m. | Boston Legacy FC | Gotham FC | Gillette Stadium | ABC, ESPN App |
| Saturday, 3/21 | 6:30 p.m. | Gotham FC | North Carolina Courage | Sports Illustrated Stadium | ION |
| Wednesday, 3/25 | 7 p.m. | Gotham FC | Denver Summit FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 3/29 | 7 p.m. | Gotham FC | Orlando Pride | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Victory+ |
| Saturday, 4/4 | 4 p.m. | Kansas City Current | Gotham FC | CPKC Stadium | CBS |
| Saturday, 4/25 | 1 p.m. | Gotham FC | Bay FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Wednesday, 4/29 | 8 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Gotham FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 5/3 | 5 p.m. | Gotham FC | Racing Louisville FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Saturday, 5/9 | 6:30 p.m. | Gotham FC | Boston Legacy FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | ION |
| Friday, 5/15 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Reign FC | Gotham FC | Lumen Field | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 5/31 | 3 p.m. | Gotham FC | Houston Dash | Sports Illustrated Stadium | NWSL+ |
Challenge Cup Friday, 6/26 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | Kansas City Current | ScottMiracle-Gro Field | Prime Video |
| Saturday, 7/4 | 8:45 p.m. | San Diego Wave FC | Gotham FC | Snapdragon Stadium | ION |
| Friday, 7/10 | 10 p.m. | Utah Royals FC | Gotham FC | America First Field | Victory+ |
| Wednesday, 7/15 | 7 p.m. | Gotham FC | Washington Spirit | TBD | NWSL+ |
| Saturday, 7/18 | 12 p.m. | Gotham FC | Seattle Reign FC | Icahn Stadium | ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
| Friday, 7/24 | 10 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Gotham FC | Providence Park | Prime Video |
| Wednesday, 7/29 | 10 p.m. | Bay FC | Gotham FC | PayPal Park | CBS Sports Network |
| Saturday, 8/1 | 8 p.m. | Houston Dash | Gotham FC | Shell Energy Stadium | NWSL+ |
| Friday, 8/7 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | San Diego Wave FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Prime Video |
| Friday, 8/14 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | Kansas City Current | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 8/23 | 8 p.m. | Angel City FC | Gotham FC | BMO Stadium | Victory+ |
| Friday, 8/28 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | Portland Thorns FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 9/6 | 2 p.m. | Denver Summit FC | Gotham FC | Centennial Stadium | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Friday, 9/11 | 6:30 p.m. | Racing Louisville FC | Gotham FC | Lynn Family Stadium | NWSL+ |
| Saturday, 9/19 | 6:30 p.m. | North Carolina Courage | Gotham FC | First Horizon Stadium | ION |
| Friday, 9/25 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | Chicago Stars FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 10/4 | 12 p.m. | Gotham FC | Angel City FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | ABC, ESPN App |
| Saturday, 10/17 | 12:30 p.m. | Washington Spirit | Gotham FC | Audi Field | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Sunday, 10/25 | 3 p.m. | Orlando Pride | Gotham FC | Inter&Co Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 11/1 | 5 p.m. | Gotham FC | Utah Royals FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | ESPN TBD |