During the 2026 NWSL season, you can watch 14 matches live on CBS, including the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League Championship, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. All matches airing live on CBS can be streamed live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Keep reading to get all the info you need to watch and stream live NWSL action in 2026 on CBS and Paramount+.
Where to watch NWSL games in 2026 (CBS and Paramount+)
In 2026, you’ll find 14 NWSL matches airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. The slate kicks off Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a doubleheader: a 2 PM ET showdown pitting the Washington Spirit, last season’s NWSL runner-up, against the Denver Summit FC; and, a 4 PM ET start for a match with the Kansas City Current hosting the Portland Thorns FC.
The Gotham FC, the reigning NWSL champs, will be featured in four matches available to watch on CBS and Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan, including a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship, featuring the Washington Spirit, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
You can also watch NWSL playoff action in 2026 on CBS and Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan: one quarterfinal match (on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026), one semifinal match (on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026), and the 2026 NWSL Championship (on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026).
How to watch NWSL games live on Paramount+
You can watch NWSL matches live on Paramount+ with an active subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Paramount+ Premium plan gives you access to the feed of your live, local CBS TV station, where select NWSL games will air, including the 2026 NWSL Championship. With the Paramount+ Premium plan, you’ll access everything Paramount+ has to offer, including even more soccer action, such as every UEFA Champions League match (live and on demand), plus all SHOWTIME® series and movies, including Dexter®: Resurrection, and the latest season of Yellowjackets. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center, for details on plans and pricing.
What channel are NWSL games on in 2026?
In 2026, 14 NWSL matches will air on CBS. You can watch these games on your TV or screen by using cable, satellite, a live-TV streaming service, a digital antenna, or by streaming the games live via the Paramount+ app or through ParamountPlus.com with a Paramount+ subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan.
2026 NWSL Schedule (CBS and Paramount+ games)
Here’s a look at the 2026 NWSL matches that will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Note: All times ET. Schedule subject to change.
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Channel/Streaming |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Denver Summit FC vs. Washington Spirit | 2 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Kansas City Current | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Kansas City Current vs. Gotham FC | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Gotham FC vs. Bay FC | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns FC | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Denver Summit FC vs. Portland Thorns FC | 2 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Bay FC vs. North Carolina Courage | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 | Denver Summit FC vs. Gotham FC | 2 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 | Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit | 4 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 | Kansas City Current vs. Denver Summit FC | 12:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 | Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC | 12:30 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 | Quarterfinal | 12 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 | Semifinal | 12 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
| Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 | Championship | 8 PM | CBS/Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan) |
When does the 2026 NWSL season start?
The 2026 NWSL season started March 13, 2026. The regular season ends Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with the playoffs to follow. The 2026 NWSL Championship, airing live on CBS, and streaming live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan, is set for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026.
What is the NWSL?
The NWSL, or National Women’s Soccer League, is the premier professional women’s soccer league in the United States, and one of the top women’s leagues in the world.
Founded in 2012, the league continues to grow in popularity and reach. In 2026, the addition of Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC expands the league to 16 clubs.
Teams compete throughout the regular season for a place in the playoffs, where the league’s top clubs battle for the NWSL Championship. The Gotham FC are the reigning champions.
