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CBS SPORTS UNVEILS 2026 NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE SCHEDULE AS CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO PRIMETIME ON CBS FOR FIFTH YEAR
CBS Sports has announced its 2026 National Women's Soccer League schedule, highlighted by the NWSL Championship airing on CBS and Paramount+ in primetime for the fifth straight year, and marquee matchups across platforms throughout the season.
The announcement follows a record-breaking 2025 season highlighted by the Network's presentation of the 2025 championship match, which was the most-watched NWSL match in history, surpassing one million viewers for the first time.
The 2026 NWSL Championship will once again air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ at 8 PM, ET on Saturday, Nov. 21.
CBS Sports kicks off its multiplatform coverage of the 2026 season on Wednesday, March 25 when the Portland Thorns FC visit the San Diego Wave FC on CBS Sports Network. Broadcast coverage begins with a doubleheader on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM, ET as the 2025 runner-up Washington Spirit visits Denver Summit FC in their inaugural home opener, before Portland takes on Kansas City Current on CBS and Paramount+.
Additional highlights include 2025 NWSL Champion Gotham FC -- their first of seven appearances on CBS Sports platforms -- visiting Kansas City on Saturday, April 4, on CBS and Paramount+; Boston Legacy FC making their CBS Sports debut as they host the Denver Summit FC, Sunday, May 3 on CBS Sports Network; and a championship rematch on Saturday, Oct. 17 as the Washington Spirit take on Gotham FC, on CBS and Paramount+.
In total, 14 matches will air on CBS, including multiple postseason matches, highlighted by the Championship match. CBS will broadcast a quarterfinal match on Saturday, Nov. 7 and a semifinal match on Saturday, Nov. 14. All matches airing on CBS will also stream live on Paramount+. CBS Sports Network will televise an additional 25 matches this season, featuring all 16 teams, for a total of 39 matches across platforms.
In addition to match coverage, CBS Sports will deliver comprehensive coverage of the 2026 NWSL season. Coverage will appear across CBS Sports' digital platforms - CBS Sports Golazo Network, CBS Sports HQ, CBSSports.com, the Golazo Starting XI newsletter - and social channels - @WGolazo and @WeNeedToTalk.
CBS Sports' 2026 NWSL Schedule
All Times ET (schedule subject to change)
Date
Match
Time
Platform
Wednesday, March 25
San Diego Wave FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
10:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, March 28
Denver Summit FC vs. Washington Spirit
2:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Saturday, March 28
Portland Thorns FC vs. Kansas City Current
4:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Saturday, April 4
Kansas City Current vs. Gotham FC
4:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Saturday, April 25
Gotham FC vs. Bay FC
1:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Wednesday, April 29
Portland Thorns FC vs. San Diego Wave FC
10:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, May 3
Boston Legacy FC vs. Denver Summit FC
3:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, May 3
Gotham FC vs. Racing Louisville FC
5:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, May 6
Utah Royals vs. Houston Dash
10:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, May 20
Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave FC
8:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, May 24
Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns FC
1:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, May 31
Chicago Stars FC vs. San Diego Wave FC
1:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, July 5
Chicago Stars FC vs. Utah Royals
5:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, July 18
Denver Summit FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
2:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Saturday, July 18
Bay FC vs. North Carolina Courage
4:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, July 26
San Diego Wave FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
5:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, July 29
Kansas City Current vs. Racing Louisville FC
8:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, July 29
Bay FC vs. Gotham FC
10:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, August 1
Racing Louisville FC vs. Chicago Stars FC
4:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, August 2
Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave FC
4:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, August 5
Denver Summit FC vs. North Carolina Courage
10:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, August 9
Boston Legacy FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
4:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, August 19
Houston Dash vs. Chicago Stars FC
8:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, August 23
Chicago Stars FC vs. Racing Louisville FC
2:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, August 23
Bay FC vs. Houston Dash
6:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Wednesday, August 26
North Carolina Courage vs. Angel City FC
8:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Monday, August 31
Boston Legacy FC vs. Angel City FC
8:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, September 6
Denver Summit FC vs. Gotham FC
2:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, September 6
Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit
4:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, September 6
Chicago Stars FC vs. North Carolina Courage
4:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, September 20
Boston Legacy FC vs. Houston Dash
2:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, September 26
Kansas City Current vs. Denver Summit FC
12:30 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, October 4
Chicago Stars FC vs. Denver Summit FC
4:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, October 17
Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC
12:30 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Sunday, October 18
Houston Dash vs. Orlando Pride
1:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Sunday, October 25
Orlando Pride vs. Gotham FC
3:00 PM
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, November 7
Quarterfinal
12:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Saturday, November 14
Semifinal
12:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
Saturday, November 21
Championship
8:00 PM
CBS / Paramount+
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