CBS Sports’ 2026 NWSL schedule: The title game will air in prime time on CBS
CBS Sports has revealed its 2026 NWSL broadcast schedule, featuring the NWSL tournament in prime time on CBS and Paramount+ for the fifth year in a row.
The regular season lineup includes marquee games at all CBS stadiums throughout the season and follows the record-breaking 2025 season in which the NWSL Championship was the most-watched game in league history, surpassing one million viewers. The 2026 NWSL tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 pm ET on CBS and Paramount+.
CBS will broadcast 14 games in 2026, including the championship, the quarterfinal on Nov. 7, and the semifinal on Nov. 14 — each broadcast live on Paramount+ . CBS is the broadcast partner with the most traditional television shows for another season in a row. CBS Sports Network will carry 25 more games, bringing the total to 39 on the network and covering all 16 teams.
Additional highlights include a clash between the rising team and Boston Legacy FC making their CBS Sports debut as they host Denver Summit FC on Sunday, May 3, on the CBS Sports Network. Winners of the 2025 NWSL Championship Gotham FC will make their first of seven appearances at CBS Stadium when they visit Kansas City on Saturday, April 4 on CBS and Paramount+
Fans can watch NWSL regular season matches on all CBS platforms, including CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Complementing the game coverage, CBS Sports will provide extensive 2026 NWSL content across all of its digital and social channels, including the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the premier women’s soccer show Attacking Third, CBS Sports HQ, CBSSports.com and more.
CBS Sports’ 2026 NWSL schedule
All times ET (schedule subject to change)
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Wednesday, March 25 |
San Diego Wave FC vs. The Portland Thorns FC |
10 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Saturday, March 28 |
Denver Summit FC vs. Washington Spirit |
2 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Saturday, March 28 |
Portland Thorns FC vs. Kansas City Current |
4 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Saturday, April 4 |
Kansas City Current vs. Gotham FC |
4 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Saturday, April 25 |
Gotham FC vs. Bay FC |
1 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Wednesday, April 29 |
Portland Thorns FC vs. San Diego Wave FC |
10 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, May 3 |
Boston Legacy FC vs. Denver Summit FC |
3 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, May 3 |
Gotham FC vs. Louisville FC Race |
5 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, May 6 |
The Utah Royals vs. The Houston Dash |
10 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, May 20 |
Houston Dash vs. San Diego Wave FC |
8 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, May 24 |
Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns FC |
1 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Sunday, May 31 |
Chicago Stars FC vs. San Diego Wave FC |
1 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, July 5 |
Chicago Stars FC vs. Utah Royals |
5 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Saturday, July 18 |
Denver Summit FC vs. Portland Thorns FC |
2 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Saturday, July 18 |
Bay FC vs. The courage of North Carolina |
4 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Sunday, July 26 |
San Diego Wave FC vs. Seattle Reign FC |
5 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, July 29 |
Kansas City Current vs. Louisville FC Racing |
8 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, July 29 |
Bay FC vs. Gotham FC |
10 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Saturday, August 1 |
Louisville FC vs. Chicago Stars FC |
4 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, August 2 |
Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave FC |
4 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, August 5 |
Denver Summit FC vs. North Carolina Courage |
10 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, August 9 |
Boston Legacy FC vs. Portland Thorns FC |
4 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, August 19 |
Houston Dash vs. Chicago Stars FC |
8 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, August 23 |
Chicago Stars FC vs. Racing Louisville FC |
2 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, August 23 |
Bay FC vs. Houston Dash |
6 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Wednesday, August 26 |
North Carolina Courage vs. Angel City FC |
8 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Monday, August 31 |
Boston Legacy FC vs. Angel City FC |
8 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, September 6 |
Denver Summit FC vs. Gotham FC |
2 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Sunday, September 6 |
Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit |
4 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Sunday, September 6 |
Chicago Stars FC vs. North Carolina Courage |
4 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, September 20 |
Boston Legacy FC vs. Houston Dash |
2 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Saturday, September 26 |
Kansas City Current vs. Denver Summit FC |
12:30 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Sunday, October 4 |
Chicago Stars FC vs. Denver Summit FC |
4 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Saturday, October 17 |
Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC |
12:30 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Sunday, October 18 |
Houston Dash vs. Orlando Pride |
1 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Sunday, October 25 |
Orlando Pride vs. Gotham FC |
3 p.m |
CBS Sports Network |
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Saturday, Nov. 7 |
The final |
12 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Saturday, Nov. 14 |
Semi-finalist |
12 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
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Saturday, Nov. 21 |
Bravery |
8 p.m |
CBS / Paramount+ |
