NWSL to Begin 2027 Season Earlier Due to Women's World Cup
Summary
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) plans to start its 2027 season on February 11, about a month earlier than usual, to fit around the FIFA Women's World Cup. This change allows the league to complete all its games despite a seven-week break during the World Cup and considers scheduling around the Super Bowl.Key Facts
- The 2027 NWSL season will begin on February 11 instead of March.
- The league will pause for seven weeks in June and July for the Women’s World Cup.
- The NWSL schedule must consider Super Bowl XLI on February 14, held near one team’s stadium.
- This early start means the offseason between 2026 and 2027 will be only six weeks, the shortest ever for the league.
- The league needs to include a mandatory off week in June due to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
- The schedule for 2027 is still being finalized and should be released by December.
- Similar scheduling adjustments will be needed in 2028 because of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
- The NWSL is working closely with teams, stadiums, and Major League Soccer to create the schedule.
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