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. 14
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+
| DATE | TIME (ET) | HOME TEAM | AWAY TEAM | VENUE | BROADCAST |
| Sunday, 3/15 | 7 p.m. | Angel City FC | Chicago Stars FC | BMO Stadium | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 3/22 | 2 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Kansas City Current | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | ESPN2, ESPN App |
| Wednesday, 3/25 | 8 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Orlando Pride | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Victory+ |
| Saturday, 3/28 | 8:45 p.m. | San Diego Wave FC | Chicago Stars FC | Snapdragon Stadium | ION |
| Friday, 4/3 | 9 p.m. | Utah Royals FC | Chicago Stars FC | America First Field | NWSL+ |
| Saturday, 4/25 | 6:30 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Boston Legacy FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | ION |
| Wednesday, 4/29 | 8 p.m. | Chicago Stars | Gotham FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 5/3 | 1 p.m. | Chicago Stars | Portland Thorns FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | ESPN2, ESPN App |
| Sunday, 5/10 | 12:30 p.m. | Kansas City Current | Chicago Stars FC | CPKC Stadium | ESPN, ESPN App |
| Saturday, 5/16 | 6:30 p.m. | North Carolina Courage | Chicago Stars FC | First Horizon Stadium | ION |
| Sunday, 5/24 | 5 p.m. | Bay FC | Chicago Stars FC | PayPal Park | ESPN App |
| Sunday, 5/31 | 1 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | San Diego Wave FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 7/5 | 5 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Utah Royals FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Friday, 7/10 | 8 p.m. | Boston Legacy FC | Chicago Stars FC | Centreville Bank Stadium | NWSL+ |
| Saturday, 7/18 | 6:30 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Angel City FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | ION |
| Friday, 7/24 | 8 p.m. | Orlando Pride | Chicago Stars FC | Inter&Co Stadium | Victory+ |
| Saturday, 8/1 | 4 p.m. | Racing Louisville FC | Chicago Stars FC | Lynn Family Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 8/9 | 7 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Bay FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Victory+ |
| Friday, 8/14 | 10 p.m. | Seattle Reign FC | Chicago Stars FC | Lumen Field | Victory+ |
| Wednesday, 8/19 | 8 p.m. | Houston Dash | Chicago Stars FC | Shell Energy Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 8/23 | 2 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Racing Louisville FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Saturday, 8/29 | 8:45 p.m. | Denver Summit FC | Chicago Stars FC | Centennial Stadium | ION |
| Sunday, 9/6 | 4 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | North Carolina Courage | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 9/13 | 7 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Chicago Stars FC | Providence Park | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 9/20 | 5 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Washington Spirit | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
| Friday, 9/25 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | Chicago Stars FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 10/4 | 4 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Denver Summit FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 10/18 | 7 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Seattle Reign FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Victory+ |
| Friday, 10/23 | 8 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Houston Dash | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 11/1 | 5 p.m. | Washington Spirit | Chicago Stars FC | Audi Field | ESPN TBD |

