The 2026-27 Women’s Super League campaign begins with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United on Friday, 4 September. The match is highly anticipated as it marks the debut of two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas for London City.
Manager Eder Maestre has brought in eight new players, with Putellas serving as the marquee signing. Manchester United enters the match looking to recover after missing out on Champions League qualification last season. The schedule for the year sees expanded broadcast coverage, including 25 matches shown on the BBC.
Chelsea will move their home games to Stamford Bridge, starting with a Saturday clash against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City open their title defense at home against Birmingham City, and newly promoted sides Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace prepare for their top-flight debuts. The league has shifted away from the traditional Sunday noon kick-offs to offer a more varied schedule, including Friday evenings and staggered weekend times.
The season is expected to be competitive, with early tests for Manchester United, who face London City, Chelsea, and Arsenal in succession. Conversely, Manchester City has a favorable early schedule. The campaign will eventually lead into the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the BBC providing extensive coverage of both the league and the global tournament.
