Washington Spirit 2026 Schedule, Dates, Times, TV Channels, Locations, Venues, Where to Watch

Washington Spirit 2026 regular season schedule Coming off back-to-back NWSL Championship appearances (including as 2025 runners-up), the Spirit play a full 30-match slate (15 home at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., and 15 away) in the expanded 16-team league—the most home games in club history. All times are in ET. The season opens March 13 at home (a 2025 Semifinal rematch vs. Portland Thorns FC) and concludes on Decision Day, November 1, at home vs. Chicago Stars FC. There is a mid-season break (~June for FIFA Women's World Cup/international windows). The Spirit lead the league with 22 national TV broadcasts, including 8 on ESPN/ESPN2 platforms.

Washington Spirit 2026 Schedule: Dates, Start Time Of Every Game, How To Watch

Friday, March 13 – 8:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC – Audi Field – Prime Video

(Season opener and home opener at Audi Field)

Friday, March 20 – 8:00 p.m. – Racing Louisville FC vs. Washington Spirit – Lynn Family Stadium – Victory+

Wednesday, March 25 – 7:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals FC – Audi Field – Victory+

Saturday, March 28 – 2:00 p.m. – Denver Summit FC vs. Washington Spirit – Empower Field at Mile High – CBS, Paramount+

(Denver's first-ever home opponent in the league)

Sunday, April 5 – 5:00 p.m. – Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit – PayPal Park – ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App

Friday, April 24 – 8:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Kansas City Current – Audi Field – Prime Video

Wednesday, April 29 – 7:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville FC – Audi Field – Victory+

Saturday, May 2 – 4:00 p.m. – Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit – Inter&Co Stadium – ION

Sunday, May 10 – 7:00 p.m. – Seattle Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit – Lumen Field – Victory+

Friday, May 15 – 10:00 p.m. – San Diego Wave FC vs. Washington Spirit – Snapdragon Stadium – Victory+

Saturday, May 30 – 6:30 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Seattle Reign FC – Audi Field – ION

Friday, July 3 – 8:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Houston Dash – Audi Field – Victory+

Saturday, July 11 – 6:30 p.m. – North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit – First Horizon Stadium – ION

Wednesday, July 15 – 7:00 p.m. – Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit – TBD – NWSL+

Sunday, July 19 – 7:00 p.m. – Boston Legacy FC vs. Washington Spirit – Centreville Bank Stadium – Victory+

Sunday, July 26 – 7:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Denver Summit FC – Audi Field – Victory+

Wednesday, July 29 – 9:00 p.m. – Utah Royals FC vs. Washington Spirit – America First Field – NWSL+

Sunday, August 2 – 4:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. San Diego Wave FC – Audi Field – CBS Sports Network

Saturday, August 8 – 6:30 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. North Carolina Courage – Audi Field – ION

Sunday, August 16 – 9:00 p.m. – Angel City FC vs. Washington Spirit – BMO Stadium – ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App

Sunday, August 23 – 4:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride – Audi Field – ESPN2, ESPN App

Sunday, August 30 – 12:30 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC – Audi Field – ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App

Sunday, September 6 – 4:00 p.m. – Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit – Providence Park – CBS, Paramount+

Sunday, September 13 – 1:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Boston Legacy FC – Audi Field – ESPN, ESPN App

Sunday, September 20 – 5:00 p.m. – Chicago Stars FC vs. Washington Spirit – Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium – ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App

Saturday, September 26 – 6:30 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Angel City FC – Audi Field – ION

Sunday, October 4 – 7:00 p.m. – Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit – Shell Energy Stadium – Victory+

Saturday, October 17 – 12:30 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC – Audi Field – CBS, Paramount+

Sunday, October 25 – 5:00 p.m. – Kansas City Current vs. Washington Spirit – CPKC Stadium – ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN App

Sunday, November 1 – 5:00 p.m. – Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars FC – Audi Field – ESPN (TBD)

(Decision Day finale; home for Spirit)

This matches official sources with highlights like 22 national broadcasts (most in league) and key games (e.g., opener vs. Portland, trip to Denver's Empower Field). Broadcasts align with 2026 NWSL partners: Prime Video (Fridays), Victory+ (free streaming), ION (Saturdays), CBS/Paramount+, ESPN platforms, NWSL+, etc.—check nwslsoccer.com/how-to-watch or the Spirit app for live links/updates.Single-match tickets (including home opener perks) are on sale via washingtonspirit.com or Ticketmaster. Recent club news includes the 2026 kit launch ("Spirit in Bloom"), Trinity Rodman contract extension, Leicy Santos international call-up, and ESPN's "NWSL: Final Third" docuseries featuring the Spirit—let me know if you'd like details on those!If you want home games only, key rivalries (e.g., vs. Gotham FC), or broadcast specifics, just ask!

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