There is women’s football on TV today.
Women’s football is the cheapest live football to follow in the UK. Sky Sports and the BBC share the Women’s Super League, and the BBC’s matches are free — so unlike the men’s game, there is usually a live top-flight fixture each week that costs nothing to watch.
All times below are UK time. The page is rebuilt daily as fixtures move and TV picks are confirmed.
Free women’s football on TV
| Date | Kick-off | Match | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 September | 12.30pm | Charlton Athletic v London City Lionesses | BBC One, BBC iPlayer |
| Saturday 26 September | 1.30pm | Charlton Athletic v Manchester City | BBC iPlayer |
All upcoming women’s fixtures
| Date | Kick-off | Match | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 September | 12.30pm | Charlton Athletic v London City Lionesses | Free on BBC One, BBC iPlayer |
| Saturday 19 September | 12.45pm | Chelsea v Birmingham City | Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed |
| Saturday 19 September | 5.30pm | Arsenal v Manchester United | Sky Sports Football — subscription needed |
| Sunday 20 September | 2pm | West Ham v Everton | Not being televised |
| Sunday 20 September | 2pm | Brighton v Aston Villa | Not being televised |
| Sunday 20 September | 2pm | Crystal Palace v Tottenham | Not being televised |
| Saturday 26 September | 1.30pm | Charlton Athletic v Manchester City | Free on BBC iPlayer |
| Saturday 26 September | 5pm | London City Lionesses v Brighton | Sky Sports Mix, Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed |
| Sunday 27 September | 1pm | Manchester United v West Ham | Not being televised |
| Sunday 27 September | 2pm | Liverpool v Everton | Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed |
| Sunday 27 September | 2pm | Birmingham City v Crystal Palace | Not being televised |
| Sunday 27 September | 2pm | Tottenham v Aston Villa | Not being televised |
| Sunday 27 September | 4.30pm | Chelsea v Arsenal | Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed |
| Saturday 3 October | 1.30pm | Manchester United v Liverpool | Not being televised |
| Sunday 4 October | 2pm | Tottenham v London City Lionesses | Not announced yet |
| Sunday 4 October | 2pm | Everton v Birmingham City | Not announced yet |
| Sunday 4 October | 2pm | West Ham v Chelsea | Not announced yet |
| Sunday 4 October | 2pm | Brighton v Charlton Athletic | Not announced yet |
| Sunday 4 October | 2pm | Aston Villa v Crystal Palace | Not announced yet |
| Sunday 4 October | 4.30pm | Manchester City v Arsenal | Not announced yet |
How the Women’s Super League is broadcast
The WSL’s rights are split between Sky Sports and the BBC. Sky carries most of the matches, moving between Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Mix depending on what else is on. The BBC takes a smaller number and shows them on BBC One, BBC Two or iPlayer at no cost.
Not every fixture is televised. The deal covers a set number of games per round, so two or three matches most weekends are played with no live coverage at all — which is why a fixture on this page can show no channel without anything having gone wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Is there women’s football on TV today?
Yes. Charlton Athletic v London City Lionesses at 12.30pm (Free on BBC One, BBC iPlayer); Chelsea v Birmingham City at 12.45pm (Sky Sports Premier League — subscription needed); Arsenal v Manchester United at 5.30pm (Sky Sports Football — subscription needed).
Can I watch women’s football for free?
Yes. Charlton Athletic v London City Lionesses on Saturday 19 September at 12.30pm is on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, which needs no subscription. The BBC shows a Women’s Super League match most weeks, which makes it the easiest regular live football to watch in the UK without paying for anything.
What channel is the Women’s Super League on?
Sky Sports and the BBC share the rights. Sky shows the majority, spread across Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Mix. The BBC’s matches go out on BBC One, BBC Two or BBC iPlayer and are free.
Why is a women’s match not on TV?
Not every fixture is selected. The broadcast deal covers a set number of matches per round rather than all of them, so several games each weekend are played without live coverage. Picks are usually confirmed one to two weeks ahead, so a fixture showing no channel may simply not have been announced yet.
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Fixtures and TV listings updated daily, from TheSportsDB. Kick-off times are UK time and can change when broadcasters move a match.
