WSL 2026/27 fixtures: London City Lionesses host Man Utd on opening night

The expanded 14-team WSL season kicks off on September 4 with London City Lionesses vs Manchester United live on Sky Sports.

Season start

Friday September 4, 2026

Opening match

London City Lionesses vs Manchester United

Champions' opener

Manchester City vs Birmingham City (Sept 6)

League size

Expanded from 12 to 14 teams

Promoted teams

Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic

What happened. The Women's Super League fixtures for the 2026/27 season have been announced, with the league expanding to 14 teams and Sky Sports broadcasting 90% of matches.

London City Lionesses, who signed Alexia Putellas, open the season at home to Man Utd.
Champions Man City host newcomers Birmingham City on the first Sunday.
Relegation remains: last place goes down, 13th enters a play-off.

The season will feature 163 live matches on Sky Sports and NOW, plus highlights on YouTube.

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