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HOW TO WATCH NWSL · 2026

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matches are free.

No cable, no add-ons, no sports tier. Plug in an antenna or open a free app — and you've got the majority of the NWSL season.

Where the matches air.

Sorted by match volume. Tap any partner to see their coverage details.

58
MATCHES
ION
ION OTA
Free

Broadcast TV — free over the air with a TV antenna. No subscription, no login, no blackouts.

ION channel finder →
57
MATCHES
Victor
Victory+ STREAM
Free

Official free streaming partner of the NWSL. iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV. Blackouts for nationally televised games.

Get Victory+ free →
36
MATCHES
CBS
CBS Sports CABLE
Cable / satellite

CBS Sports Network. Cable and satellite only — some matches stream at cbssports.com with a TV provider login.

28
MATCHES
NWSL+
NWSL+ STREAM
Free

The league's own app — free for US fans. Carries games not on national TV.

Download NWSL+ →
25
MATCHES
Amazon
Amazon Prime Video PAID
Included with Prime

Included with any Prime subscription ($14.99/mo). No sports add-on needed.

See Prime plans →
22
MATCHES
ESPN
ESPN / ESPN2 PAID
$12.99+/mo

13 on ESPN, 9 on ESPN2. Stream via ESPN App with a cable login or ESPN Select subscription.

See ESPN plans →
3
MATCHES
ABC
ABC / Disney+ OTA
Free / $11.99+/mo

3 marquee matches on free over-the-air ABC, simulcast on Disney+.

Watch on Disney+ →

Three paths to free NWSL.

STEP 01

Plug in an antenna.

ION carries 58 NWSL matches over the air. A $20 indoor antenna gets you every Saturday night.

ION channel finder →
STEP 02

Open Victory+.

Free streaming, no signup. iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV. 57 matches in 2026.

Get Victory+ free →
STEP 03

Get NWSL+.

The league's own app. Carries everything not on national TV — full local coverage.

Download NWSL+ →