Overview
- The season opens March 13 with Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns at Audi Field, with expansion clubs Boston Legacy and Denver Summit debuting March 14.
- Each club plays 30 matches (15 home, 15 away), with Decision Day on Nov. 1 and playoffs set for Nov. 6–8, semifinals Nov. 13–15, and the championship on Nov. 21.
- Regular-season play pauses June 1–28 for a CBA break and the Men’s World Cup, with the retooled Challenge Cup set for June 26 in Columbus featuring Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current.
- Broadcast distribution spans Prime Video (Friday nights), ION (Saturday doubleheaders), CBS and ESPN platforms, a weekly free showcase on Victory+, and remaining matches on NWSL+.
- Venue plans include Boston splitting home dates between Gillette Stadium and Centreville Bank Stadium and Denver staging games at Empower Field, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, and a temporary venue in Centennial, with Seattle relocating early home matches to Spokane due to Lumen Field work.