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. 3
- Playoff Run: Eliminated in semifinals
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 | HOME TEAM | AWAY TEAM | VENUE | BROADCAST |
| Friday, 3/13 | 8 p.m. | Washington Spirit | Portland Thorns FC | Audi Field | Prime Video |
| Friday, 3/20 | 10 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Seattle Reign FC | Providence Park | Prime Video |
| Wednesday, 3/25 | 10 p.m. | San Diego Wave FC | Portland Thorns FC | Snapdragon Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Saturday, 3/28 | 4 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Kansas City Current | Providence Park | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Saturday, 4/4 | 6:30 p.m. | North Carolina Courage | Portland Thorns FC | First Horizon Stadium | ION |
| Sunday, 4/26 | 6 p.m. | Angel City FC | Portland Thorns FC | BMO Stadium | ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
| Wednesday, 4/29 | 10 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | San Diego Wave FC | Providence Park | CBS Sports Network |
| Sunday, 5/3 | 1 p.m. | Chicago Stars FC | Portland Thorns FC | Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium | ESPN2, ESPN App |
| Friday, 5/8 | 6:30 p.m. | Racing Louisville FC | Portland Thorns FC | Lynn Family Stadium | NWSL+ |
| Sunday, 5/17 | 6 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Angel City FC | Providence Park | ESPN2, ESPN App |
| Wednesday, 5/20 | 10 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Bay FC | Providence Park | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 5/24 | 1 p.m. | Kansas City Current | Portland Thorns FC | CPKC Stadium | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Saturday, 5/30 | 4 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Utah Royals FC | Providence Park | ION |
| Sunday, 7/5 | 7 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Racing Louisville | Providence Park | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 7/12 | 4 p.m. | Seattle Reign FC | Portland Thorns FC | Lumen Field | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
| Saturday, 7/18 | 2 p.m. | Denver Summit FC | Portland Thorns FC | Centennial Stadium | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Friday, 7/24 | 10 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Gotham FC | Providence Park | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 8/2 | 7 p.m. | Utah Royals FC | Portland Thorns FC | America First Field | Victory+ |
| Sunday, 8/9 | 4 p.m. | Boston Legacy FC | Portland Thorns FC | Centreville Bank Stadium | CBS Sports Network |
| Saturday, 8/15 | 8:45 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Orlando Pride | Providence Park | ION |
| Saturday, 8/22 | 8:45 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Denver Summit FC | Providence Park | ION |
| Friday, 8/28 | 8 p.m. | Gotham FC | Portland Thorns FC | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 9/6 | 4 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Washington Spirit | Providence Park | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Sunday, 9/13 | 7 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Chicago Stars FC | Providence Park | Victory+ |
| Saturday, 9/19 | 4 p.m. | Orlando Pride | Portland Thorns FC | Inter&Co Stadium | ION |
| Saturday, 9/26 | 8:45 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Houston Dash | Providence Park | ION |
| Saturday, 10/3 | 8:45 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | Boston Legacy FC | Providence Park | ION |
| Sunday, 10/18 | 5 p.m. | Bay FC | Portland Thorns FC | PayPal Park | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App |
| Friday, 10/23 | 10 p.m. | Portland Thorns FC | North Carolina Courage | Providence Park | Prime Video |
| Sunday, 11/1 | 5 p.m. | Houston Dash FC | Portland Thorns | Shell Energy Stadium | ESPN TBD |