The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the top-tier professional women's soccer league in the United States, featuring 16 teams competing in a 30-match regular season from March through November. With record-breaking attendance — Denver Summit drew 63,004 fans in their 2026 opener — and a multi-platform broadcast deal running through 2027, the NWSL has never been more accessible to fans worldwide.
| Broadcaster | Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN / ABC | TV | 33 regular-season + playoffs |
| Amazon Prime Video | Streaming | Friday night games + select playoffs |
| CBS / Paramount+ | TV + Streaming | 25 matches |
| Ion Television | TV | Saturday night doubleheaders |
| NWSL+ | Free Streaming | Remaining matches (free) |
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Canada | OneSoccer |
| UK | DAZN |
| Global | NWSL+ (select markets) |
ESPN and ABC carry 33 regular-season matches plus the NWSL Playoffs and Championship. Friday night matchups air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, which also holds select playoff rights. CBS and Paramount+ broadcast 25 matches throughout the season, while Ion Television features Saturday night doubleheaders. All remaining matches stream free on NWSL+, the league's own digital platform — no subscription required. For cord-cutters, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV carry ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Ion channels. International viewers can access NWSL+ in select markets for free, while OneSoccer holds exclusive Canadian rights starting in 2026. DAZN carries NWSL matches in the UK and several European countries. Match kick-off times typically range from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET on weeknights and 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET on weekends.
NWSL+ is available on web browsers, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. ESPN+ and Paramount+ support all major streaming devices including smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio.
The 2026 NWSL season runs March through November, with 16 teams playing 30 matches each.
Last updated: 12 August 2026
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