Chelsea faces Manchester City to kick off opening weekend of 2025/26 WSL season
Recently crowned European champions Arsenal will begin its league campaign against newly promoted London City Lions on September 6.
Other highlights on the opening weekend include a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, and a meeting of London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. Manchester United starts its season at home against Leicester City.
2025/26 WSL opening weekend fixtures September 5
Chelsea vs Manchester City September 6
Arsenal vs London City Lionesses September 7
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Liverpool vs Everton
Manchester United vs Leicester City
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
The 2025/26 season of the WSL will run from September 6, 2025 to May 17, 2026. This season marks the final season of the WSL as a 12-team league, with an expansion to 14 teams to come into effect from the 2026/27 season.
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