NWSL announces key dates for 2027 schedule, new season will be begin in February

NWSL annouces 2027 schedule footprint Aug 5, 2026 at 1:21 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images The National Women's Soccer League released the blueprint for its upcoming 2027 season on Wednesday. The league will mark its 15th anniversary next year since its inaugural season in 2013, and the schedule will include breaks for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.The 2027 campaign will kick off on February 6 with the NWSL Challenge Cup, a showcase of the league's top teams, with the eventual 2026 NWSL Shield and 2026 NWSL Championship winners going head-to-head. If one club wins both, the 2027 Challenge Cup will be a repeat of the 2026 NWSL Championship.The 2027 NWSL regular season will begin on February 11 and will be another 30-match schedule for the league's 16 teams. Opening weekend will take place