Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
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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