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Women's Super League Expands to 14 Teams, Debuts New Independent Club
25 Jul
Summary
- The 2023-24 WSL season will begin on September 5-7 during an international break
- The WSL2 (formerly the Championship) will also start on the same weekend
- London City Lionesses, an independent club, will make their debut in the WSL
- The league will expand to 14 teams starting in the 2026-27 season
The 2023-24 Women's Super League (WSL) season is set to kick off on September 5-7, during an international break for men's football. The opening weekend will see a heated Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, as well as other high-profile matchups like Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United.
The league is also welcoming a new independent club, the London City Lionesses, who will make their debut in England's top-flight women's football competition. This comes as the WSL prepares for a major expansion, growing from 12 to 14 teams starting in the 2026-27 season.
To address scheduling conflicts with European competitions, the WSL is adjusting its broadcast schedule, with more Friday and Saturday kickoffs for teams involved in the Champions League or Europa Cup. The league is also scrapping late Sunday kickoffs in favor of afternoon matches.
