WSL 25/26- The Wait is Almost Over!
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The countdown is on for the 15th season of the Women’s Super League, kicking off the weekend of September 5–6, and there’s a sense that this one could be truly transformative. After the Lionesses’ inspiring run at Euro 2025, the domestic league is riding a wave of excitement that could bring record crowds, surging TV viewership, and a new generation of fans ready to embrace women’s football like never before.
At the top, Chelsea remain the team to beat, opening their campaign against Manchester City with eyes firmly set on another title. But their dominance may finally face a serious challenge. Arsenal have been making headlines all summer—securing Chloe Kelly on a permanent deal and smashing transfer records with the £1 million signing of Canadian star Olivia Smith. For a club steeped in history and ambition, this could be the year they break Chelsea’s stranglehold on the league.
Elsewhere, fresh energy is coursing through the WSL. Everton, buoyed by a new takeover, are rebuilding with exciting international talent and a return to Goodison Park that could lift the club back into contention. The newly promoted London City Lionesses arrive with just as much ambition, led by the experienced Saki Kumagai and backed by owners eager to cement their place among the league’s elite.
Off the pitch, the season promises to be more accessible than ever, with Sky Sports broadcasting nearly 90% of matches—118 fixtures in total—bringing the drama and brilliance of the WSL into more homes than ever before. And looking further ahead, the 2026–27 season will see the league expand from 12 to 14 teams, a move that signals growth, opportunity, and a pathway for Championship clubs hungry to break through.
This season isn’t just about goals and trophies—it’s about momentum. The WSL has become more than a league; it’s a stage where barriers are broken, records are rewritten, and the future of women’s football is being built week by week. As the first whistle approaches, the question is no longer whether the women’s game belongs on the big stage—it’s how big this stage can become.