Opening Weekend Fixtures (Confirmed)
- Friday 5 Sept: Chelsea vs Manchester City (live on Sky Sports)
- Saturday 6 Sept: Arsenal vs London City Lionesses (on BBC One)
- Sunday 7 Sept:
- Liverpool vs Everton
- Brighton vs Aston Villa
- Manchester United vs Leicester City
- Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
Key Dates & Details – 2025/26 WSL Season, Subway League Cup & Adobe FA Cup + Champions League Outlook
Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) 2025/26
The WSL returns with heightened anticipation following England’s EURO 2025 success and major format changes in European football. Clubs are entering this season with fresh squad revamps and higher stakes across all competitions.
✅ Confirmed Dates
- Season start: 6–7 September 2025
- Final day: 16–17 May 2026
- Winter break: 22 December 2025 – 10 January 2026
🏆 Subway Women’s League Cup 2025/26
The domestic cup now officially known as the Subway League Cup continues to offer crucial silverware and rotation opportunities.
- Group Stage: September – November 2025
- Quarter-finals: 20–21 December 2025
- Semi-finals: 21–22 January 2026
- Final: 14–15 March 2026
🏆 Adobe Women’s FA Cup 2025/26
The oldest and most prestigious competition in the women's game continues under the new title sponsorship by Adobe.
- Third Round (WSL clubs enter): Early January 2026
- Final: 9–10 May 2026 at Wembley Stadium (TBC)
🌍 UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025/26
A brand-new league-phase format debuts this season. No traditional group stage—just one giant table, six matchdays, and no room for domestic clashes.
🇬 English Club Participants
- Chelsea – WSL champions: Qualified automatically
- Arsenal – UEFA Champions League holders: Qualified automatically
- Manchester United – 2nd in WSL: Will enter qualifying (likely Round 2)
🗓️ Key UEFA Women’s Champions League Dates
Stage
Dates
Qualifying Rounds
Late July – Mid September 2025
League Phase Draw
19 September 2025
League Phase MD1–6
7 October – 17 December 2025
Knockout Playoffs
11–19 February 2026
Quarter-finals
24 March – 2 April 2026
Semi-finals
25 April – 3 May 2026
Final (Oslo)
22–24 May 2026
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