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The complete 2026 NWSL schedule for the Washington Spirit — match dates, kickoff times (ET), opponents, venues, and where to watch.
Next 14 Matches
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | vs Gotham FC | 12:30 PM | CBS | Tickets |
| Oct 25 | @ Kansas City Current | 5:00 PM | ESPN | Tickets |
| Nov 1 | vs Chicago Stars FC | 5:00 PM | NWSL+ | Tickets |
Recent Results
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 | @ Houston Dash | 7:00 PM | NWSL+ | W 3-2 |
| Sep 26 | vs Angel City FC | 6:30 PM | ION | L 0-1 |
| Sep 20 | @ Chicago Stars FC | 5:00 PM | ESPN | W 3-0 |
| Sep 13 | vs Boston Legacy FC | 1:00 PM | ESPN | L 0-3 |
| Sep 6 | @ Portland Thorns FC | 4:00 PM | CBS | W 2-1 |
| Aug 30 | vs Bay FC | 12:30 PM | ESPN2 | W 1-0 |
| Aug 23 | vs Orlando Pride | 4:00 PM | ESPN2 | L 0-1 |
| Aug 17 | @ Angel City FC | 9:00 PM | ESPN | D 1-1 |
| Aug 8 | vs North Carolina Courage | 6:30 PM | ION | L 3-4 |
| Aug 2 | vs San Diego Wave FC | 4:00 PM | CBSSN | L 0-1 |
| Jul 30 | @ Utah Royals | 9:00 PM | NWSL+ | W 1-0 |
| Jul 26 | vs Denver Summit FC | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | W 1-0 |
| Jul 19 | @ Boston Legacy FC | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | W 2-1 |
| Jul 16 | @ Gotham FC | 8:00 PM | ESPN | L 0-1 |
View Full 2026 NWSL Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14 | vs Portland Thorns FC | 8:00 PM | Prime Video | L 0-1 |
| Mar 21 | @ Racing Louisville FC | 8:00 PM | VICTORY | D 2-2 |
| Mar 25 | vs Utah Royals | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | D 1-1 |
| Mar 28 | @ Denver Summit FC | 2:00 PM | CBS | D 0-0 |
| Apr 5 | @ Bay FC | 5:00 PM | ESPN2 | W 2-0 |
| Apr 25 | vs Kansas City Current | 8:00 PM | Prime Video | W 4-0 |
| Apr 29 | vs Racing Louisville FC | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | W 1-0 |
| May 2 | @ Orlando Pride | 4:00 PM | ION | W 4-2 |
| May 10 | @ Seattle Reign FC | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | W 1-0 |
| May 16 | @ San Diego Wave FC | 10:00 PM | VICTORY | L 1-2 |
| May 30 | vs Seattle Reign FC | 6:30 PM | ION | W 2-1 |
| Jul 4 | vs Houston Dash | 8:00 PM | VICTORY | W 2-1 |
| Jul 11 | @ North Carolina Courage | 6:30 PM | ION | W 2-0 |
| Jul 16 | @ Gotham FC | 8:00 PM | ESPN | L 0-1 |
| Jul 19 | @ Boston Legacy FC | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | W 2-1 |
| Jul 26 | vs Denver Summit FC | 7:00 PM | VICTORY | W 1-0 |
| Jul 30 | @ Utah Royals | 9:00 PM | NWSL+ | W 1-0 |
| Aug 2 | vs San Diego Wave FC | 4:00 PM | CBSSN | L 0-1 |
| Aug 8 | vs North Carolina Courage | 6:30 PM | ION | L 3-4 |
| Aug 17 | @ Angel City FC | 9:00 PM | ESPN | D 1-1 |
| Aug 23 | vs Orlando Pride | 4:00 PM | ESPN2 | L 0-1 |
| Aug 30 | vs Bay FC | 12:30 PM | ESPN2 | W 1-0 |
| Sep 6 | @ Portland Thorns FC | 4:00 PM | CBS | W 2-1 |
| Sep 13 | vs Boston Legacy FC | 1:00 PM | ESPN | L 0-3 |
| Sep 20 | @ Chicago Stars FC | 5:00 PM | ESPN | W 3-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Angel City FC | 6:30 PM | ION | L 0-1 |
| Oct 4 | @ Houston Dash | 7:00 PM | NWSL+ | W 3-2 |
| Oct 17 | vs Gotham FC | 12:30 PM | CBS | — |
| Oct 25 | @ Kansas City Current | 5:00 PM | ESPN | — |
| Nov 1 | vs Chicago Stars FC | 5:00 PM | NWSL+ | — |
All times shown in ET. W/L/D mark wins, losses, and draws. Times marked TBD are awaiting broadcaster scheduling. Schedule subject to change.
Washington Spirit Standings — 15-4-8, 3rd in the NWSL Regular Season
The Washington Spirit are 15-4-8 (49 pts), 3rd in the NWSL Regular Season. Updated October 16, 2026 1:21 AM ET.
NWSL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | D | L | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham FC | 16 | 7 | 4 | 55 | +14 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 16 | 3 | 8 | 51 | +12 |
| Washington Spirit | 15 | 4 | 8 | 49 | +13 |
| Utah Royals | 14 | 4 | 9 | 46 | +9 |
| Kansas City Current | 13 | 5 | 9 | 44 | +10 |
| Angel City FC | 12 | 7 | 8 | 43 | +16 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 12 | 7 | 8 | 43 | +6 |
| North Carolina Courage | 13 | 3 | 11 | 42 | +11 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40 | +1 |
| Denver Summit FC | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 | +8 |
| Orlando Pride | 10 | 3 | 14 | 33 | -7 |
| Houston Dash | 8 | 6 | 13 | 30 | -5 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29 | -10 |
| Bay FC | 7 | 5 | 15 | 26 | -14 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 7 | 3 | 17 | 24 | -16 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 5 | 2 | 20 | 17 | -48 |
The top 8 teams reach the NWSL Playoffs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Washington Spirit play next?
Washington Spirit next play vs Gotham FC on Saturday, October 17 at 12:30 PM ET. The game airs on CBS.
How many games do the Washington Spirit have left this season?
3 games remain on the Washington Spirit schedule, including 2 at home.
What channel are the Washington Spirit games on?
Upcoming Washington Spirit games are carried by CBS, ESPN, NWSL+. See the full Washington Spirit viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.
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