NWSL sets plans for early start, summer break next season to account for 2027 World Cup

TL;DR

The NWSL 2027 season will start on February 11, the earliest in its history.
A seven-week break is scheduled for the Women's World Cup (June 24 - July 25, 2027).
Each team will play a 30-game regular season schedule.
The regular season concludes on October 31, with playoffs in November and the championship on November 20.
The league aims to leverage synergy with major sporting events like the Super Bowl, which is also in Los Angeles during the opening week.
Games previously slated for Victory+ will now air on NWSL+ due to a terminated partnership over missed payments.
The NWSL will maintain its spring-to-fall schedule through 2030, postponing a potential switch to a fall-to-spring calendar.
The league is negotiating a new media deal after the 2027 World Cup.

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