The Women's Super League (WSL) is gearing up for its next season with a packed fixture list that promises thrilling action across all 14 teams. The league has expanded from 12 to 14 teams following the promotion of Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, and Charlton Athletic from WSL 2. This expansion brings more excitement as fans will witness an increased number of matches, with Sky Sports set to broadcast a total of 163 games live across the season.
The opening weekend is particularly noteworthy, with Manchester City hosting newly-promoted Birmingham City on Sunday, September 6 at 2:30 PM. Earlier in the day, London City Lionesses will face Manchester United on Friday, September 4 at 7 PM. These matches are set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports, providing fans with a front-row seat to the action.
Other key fixtures include Arsenal's trip to Brighton and West Ham hosting a London derby against Tottenham. Liverpool Women will visit Charlton Athletic, while Crystal Palace faces Everton in what promises to be an intriguing match-up. Chelsea hosts Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, September 5, setting the stage for another competitive weekend.
Sky Sports has confirmed that it will show 90% of all WSL matches live, with selected games also available on their YouTube channel and through the Sky Sports app. The network's commitment to providing fans with diverse viewing options ensures that there is something for everyone, regardless of where they are watching from.
The first Merseyside derby of the season will see Everton travel to Anfield to face Liverpool Women on Sunday, September 27 at 2 PM, live on Sky Sports. This match comes after a series of exciting opening weekend fixtures that promise to set the tone for what is expected to be an intense and competitive WSL season.
With the league's expansion, the stakes are higher than ever, as relegation remains in place with the last-placed team automatically relegated at the end of the season. The 13th-placed side will face a play-off against the WSL 2 runners-up to avoid relegation.
Sky Sports has also announced that it will serve women's football fans even better on social media, with a new dedicated WSL YouTube channel offering live streams, match highlights, and exclusive interviews. This move underscores Sky Sports' commitment to growing the sport and engaging with its audience more effectively.
For fans looking to catch every moment of the action, Sky Sports will broadcast over 1,500 games across various leagues, including 215 exclusively live Premier League fixtures. The network's comprehensive coverage ensures that football enthusiasts can stay connected to their favorite teams and players throughout the season.
