The 2025-26 Women’s Super League (WSL) will begin with Chelsea hosting Manchester City, while Arsenal will play against newly promoted London City Lionesses. The season kicks off during a men’s international break from September 5-7. The WSL2 will also commence that same weekend. Key derbies include Liverpool vs. Everton and multiple clashes between London rivals. Chelsea, having secured their sixth straight league title, remains a strong force. The upcoming season marks the last under the current league format, as the league plans to expand to 14 teams by 2026-27.
Chelsea will open the 2025-26 season with a Friday night home clash against Manchester City, while Arsenal host newly promoted London City Lionesses.
The Women's Super League 2 (WSL2), formerly the Championship, will begin on the same weekend as the WSL opening matches.
Competitiveness was a focal point from the previous season after Chelsea secured their sixth consecutive league title and first under manager Sonia Bompastor.
The 2025-26 WSL season will be the last in its existing format, expanding to 14 teams beginning in 2026-27.
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