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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterThe National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is back up and running for its 2026 season, with league of 16 teams and and an array of broadcast options that will allow you to watch the NWSL wherever you are in the world.NWSL live streaming at a glance FREE streaming: NWSL+ US broadcasters: NWSL+ (free) CBS/Paramount+, Amazon Prime, ESPN+ (select games) UK broadcasters: NWSL+ (free), TNT Sports/HBO Max (select games) Canada broadcasters: NWSL+ (free), TSN (select games) Australia broadcasters: NWSL+ (free), Stan Sport (all games) Watch from anywhere: Use NordVPN to get your usual streams while abroadThe 2026 NWSL season began in March and will run through November 2026, with the regular league phase to be followed by the playoffs and the NWSL Championship final, when the season champions will be crowned.Gotham FC are the reigning champions after an incredible run last season. After finishing eighth, in the last of the play-off spots, they surged to knock out league leaders Kansas City Current and then reigning champions Orlando Pride.They beat Washington Spirit in the final, thanks to an 80th-minute Rose Lavelle goal.The most successful side in the 13-year history of the NWSL are Portland Thorns with three Championship titles (2013, 2017, 2022), while North Carolina Courage, Kansas City and now Gotham FC all have two titles apiece.Orlando Pride boast the Brazil legend Marta and the Zambian striker Barbara Banda, while other notable NWSL starts include Portland Thorns' Sophia Wilson (nee Smith ), who is returning from taking maternity leave last season, and Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman.The 2026 season sees new teams enter the fold - Boston Legacy and Denver Summit join as two expansion teams with big ambitions, taking the league from 14 to 16 teams.With plenty of live streaming options, including FREE coverage in the UK, read on for all the information on how to watch National Women's Soccer League in 2026.NWSL free streamingThe NWSL has its very own streaming platform, NWSL+, which is totally free of charge and will cover every single game during the 2026 season.There are some limitations on availability, namely for those in the US, who will only be able to access a limited number of games on NWSL+ each week.Outside the US, all games in the NWSL will be available to stream live through NWSL+ at no cost. All that's required is a simple email registration.Watching on the move? You can access your usual streams from anywhere in the world with a VPN more on that below.Watch the NWSL from anywhereFor the ability to bypass any geo-restrictions, and to stay as safe as possible when streaming content online, you should consider getting a VPN.A Virtual Private Network is a piece of software that protects you online by creating encrypted connections, and unblocks your usual streaming services by re-routing your device's IP address.Our colleagues over at TechRadar can't recommend NordVPN highly enough...Get 70% off NordVPN with this dealTechRadar love NordVPNs super speedy connections, trustworthy security and the fact it works with Android, Apple, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, PS4 and loads more. You also get a money-back guarantee, 24/7 support and it's currently available for a knockdown price. Back of the net!View DealHow to watch NWSL in the USMedia rights for the NWSL are split across several broadcasters in 2025: ESPN, CBS/Paramount+, ABC, Amazon Prime Video, ION, and NWSL+. NWSL+: The leagues own streaming service shows 40+ games per season that arent picked up by national broadcasters. A subscription is required; its the most comprehensive option for games not on TV.CBS/Paramount+: CBS broadcasts roughly 38 matches per season, including key playoff games and the NWSL Championship. Some matches air on cable TV, while others are streamed exclusively on Paramount+ (subscriptions start at $8.99/month).ION: Saturday night games are shown on ION, typically two matches per week. You can watch over-the-air, on cable, or through streaming services like Fubo ($84.99/month) or DirecTV, which carry ION.ESPN: The sports broadcaster shows the occasional game but won't have one every week. ESPN channels come on cable TV or you can watch online on the ESPN Select platform for $12.99 a month.Amazon Prime Video: Prime will show Friday night NWSL games. Prime subscriptions cost $14.99 per month / $139 a year, and you also get a 30-day free trial.How to watch NWSL in the UKThings are much more straight-forward if you're in the UK you can watch every single NWSL game for FREE with NWSL+.NWSL+ is the league's own streaming service and while the offering is limited for US fans, fans in the UK can enjoy all 190 games of the regular season, playoffs, and final for free. A simple registration is all that's required.The free coverage comes in spite of a pay-TV deal with TNT Sports, which is showing two games a wee plus the playoffs. You can get TNT Sports as part of a TV package or you can watch online through HBO Max (�30.99 a month).Away from the UK right now? You can still get your usual NWSL streams while abroad by using NordVPN.How to watch NWSL in CanadaGood news for fans in Canada, you can also watch every single NWSL game live for free with NWSL+.There's also a pay-TV broadcast deal in place, with TSN having the rights to select fixtures. TSN's streaming platform, TSN+, costs $8 a month.How to watch NWSL in AustraliaAs in the UK and Canada, all NWSL games are live on NWSL+ for those in Australia.Stan Sport also has the rights to the NWSL, showing a live stream for every single game. Stan Sport plans start from AU$32/month.NWSL TeamsAngel City FCBay FCBoston Legacy FCChicago Stars FCDenver Summit FCGotham FCHouston DashKansas City CurrentNorth Carolina CourageOrlando PridePortland Thorns FCRacing Louisville FCSan Diego Wave FCSeattle Reign FCUtah RoyalsWashington SpiritDisclaimerWe test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Ayisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
