West Ham United Women's televised fixtures for the 2026/27 Barclays Women's Super League season have been confirmed. The schedule shows the Irons will feature in several early-season broadcasts as the league expands to 14 teams for its 16th edition.
Sky Sports and the BBC will share live TV broadcasting rights for the WSL this season. Sky Sports is set to show more than 160 live matches, covering around 90 percent of all games. Twenty-five matches will be available for free on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website. Selected fixtures can also be streamed live on the official Barclays WSL YouTube channel.
West Ham United Women begin their televised campaign with a London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 6 September. That match kicks off at 12pm. The following weekend, the focus shifts to a home fixture against the ambitious London City Lionesses on Saturday, 12 September at 12:45pm, which will also be broadcast.
Their third televised outing comes on Sunday, 27 September with a trip to face Manchester United at 1pm. Fans can track all upcoming matches on the club's fixtures page. The early schedule presents a significant test, featuring clashes with established sides and a newly-promoted team with substantial investment.
The 2026/27 season kicks off on Friday, 4 September with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United at 7pm. A full weekend of action follows, including the marquee fixture of champions Manchester City against newly-promoted Birmingham City on Sunday, 6 September at 2:30pm.
Other notable early broadcasts include Chelsea versus Arsenal on Sunday, 27 September at 4:30pm and the Manchester derby between City and United on Saturday, 19 September at 5:30pm. The summer transfer window has seen major names like Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway, Mapi Leon, and Mary Earps join top-flight clubs, raising the profile and competitiveness of the league ahead of this extensive TV coverage.
Supporters have multiple options to follow West Ham United Women this season. Sky Sports will be the primary broadcaster, and a Sky Sports subscription can be added to any Sky TV package for £22 per month, providing access to all nine sports channels.
For those without a subscription, the BBC's selection of 25 free-to-air matches offers an alternative. The BBC's coverage includes high-profile games like the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham. The widespread availability aims to build on the growing audience for women's football in England.
Manchester City are the defending champions after a dominant campaign last season. Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to be their closest challengers once again. The expanded league now includes three promoted clubs: Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, and Charlton Athletic. Up to two teams could face relegation this term, increasing the pressure on the newcomers.
Clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester United are all aiming to improve their league positions. London City Lionesses have signaled their intent with significant spending and aim to make an immediate impact. The increased TV exposure will bring every twist of this competitive season to a national audience. West Ham's next scheduled broadcast is at home to London City Lionesses on 12 September, a key early fixture for both sides' ambitions.
