The NWSL announced on Wednesday that it will not play games next June for the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be predominantly played in the United States.

Just as it did this year, the Challenge Cup will serve as the introduction to the season on Feb. 20, 2026, between the reigning NWSL champions and the league shield winners from last season.

2026 NWSL schedule key dates Feb. 20: Challenge Cup March 13: Regular season begins June 1-28: League pause Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Decision Day Nov. 6-15: Playoffs Nov. 21: Championship game ...

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The season will begin on Feb. 20 with the Challenge Cup, which will feature the reigning NWSL champion and the previous season’s Shield winner. The regular season will kick off on March 13.