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NWSL Adds Victory+, Boosts ESPN and CBS in Mid‑Cycle Media Expansion for 2026–27

The move targets wider reach through free primetime windows plus a clearer weekly footprint.

Overview

  • The 2026–2027 slate allocates 38 games to CBS platforms, 36 to ESPN/ABC, 57 to Victory+, 27 to Prime Video, 50 Saturday night games to Scripps/ION, and 40 to NWSL+.
  • Victory+ will stream 57 matches for free, featuring 25 Sunday primetime broadcasts as a new national showcase.
  • ESPN and ABC will carry weekly fixtures, all eight Decision Day games, two quarterfinals, and one semifinal.
  • The update begins in 2026 when Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC push the league to 16 clubs, with 240 total matches across the next two seasons.
  • The supplemental deals build on the 2023 $240 million package, reduce NWSL+ inventory to 40 games, and keep new financial terms undisclosed.