How to watch Women's Super League 2024/25: WSL live stream options, TV channels and key dates, Arsenal vs Man City

Aoba Fujino of Manchester City controls the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2024/25 Second Round First Leg match between Paris FC and Manchester City at Stade Sebastien-Charlety on September 18, 2024 in Paris, France.
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Watch 2024/25 Women's Super League live streams as Chelsea aim to defend their title. Below we have all the information on how to watch the WSL 2024/25 season from anywhere in the world with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and free live streams on TV screens, laptops, tablets and mobiles.

There is a massive match on the opening weekend – the Arsenal vs Man City live stream. With Emma Hayes departed for the USWNT, both Arsenal and Man City will be looking to make up ground on Chelsea. Getting a win on the opening day could be hugely significant. There will be a lot of attention on Vivianne Miedema. The WSL’s all-time leading goalscorer returns to face her old club after her transfer this summer.

The action begins on Friday, with the defending champions welcoming Aston Villa. New Blues boss Sonia Bompastor will be keen to get three points on the board. Elsewhere, newly promoted Crystal Palace begin their campaign on Sunday, playing Spurs at Brisbane Road.

With the Lionesses defending their Euros title next year, everyone will want to put on a good show. It’s going to be a great season of WSL action. Read on to find out how you can watch it all of the Women's Super League live streams in 2024/25, possibly for free.

Watch WSL 2024/25 Quick Guide

Key Dates

  • Event dates: September 20 – May 11
  • Typical start time (Sat): 7.30am ET / 12.30pm BST/GMT
  • Typical start time (Sun): 9am ET / 2pm BST/GMT

Best free streams

How to watch Women's Super League 2024/25 live streams for free

The WSL 2024/25 live streams are on Sky Sports, BBC and YouTube in the UK. That means you can watch a large number of matches for free.

Fans in the UK will need to have a valid TV licence to watch the games on the BBC. However, the games on YouTube will be available for free around the world

If you're a Brit away from home and want to access your usual service, you can do so with a VPN.

Use a VPN to watch any WSL 2024/25 live stream

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How to watch WSL live streams in the US

The Women's Super League 2024/25 live stream rights are now held by ESPN.

This means games are available through ESPN Plus. The service costs $10.99 a month, or $109.99 for the year. It is available as part of a bundle with Hulu and Disney Plus. Those plans start at $14.99 a month (with ads). You can also keep up with the action though via the WSL YouTube channel.

How to watch WSL live streams in Australia

The Women's Super League 2024/25 live streams are on Optus Sport in Australia.

Optus can be accessed via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, and also on Chromecast and Apple TV, costing $24.99/month. An Annual Plan is also available for $229. Games not available on this service can be accessed for free via the WSL YouTube channel.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back home.

How to watch WSL live streams in Canada

The Women's Super League 2024/25 live streams are on Sportsnet+ in Canada.

Sporsnet+ have a host of other sports available, including the NHL, Blue Jays baseball and NBA games. Subscriptions start at $14.99 per month. Games not available on this service can be accessed for free via the WSL YouTube channel.

Not in Canada right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back home.

How to watch WSL live streams in New Zealand

The Women's Super League 2024/25 live streams are on DAZN in New Zealand.

DAZN is now the place for Kiwis to get the WSL. The service costs NZ$14.99 per month, or you sign up for an annual plan at a discounted rate of NZ$149.99 for the year. Games not available on this service can be accessed for free via the WSL YouTube channel.

Not in New Zealand right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account as if you were back home.

When does the Women's Super League 2024/25 start?

The 2024/25 Premier League kicks off on Friday, September 20. The campaign will run over 22 weekends. The final day of the season will be Sunday, 11 May 2025.

Women's Super League 2024/24 Schedule

  • 20/21/22 September – Matchday 1
  • 27/29 September – Matchday 2
  • 5/6 October – Matchday 3
  • 12/13 October – Matchday 4
  • 19/20 October – Matchday 5
  • 3 November – Matchday 6
  • 8/10 November – Matchday 7
  • 16/17 November – Matchday 8
  • 8 December – Matchday 9
  • 15 December – Matchday 10
  • 19 January – Matchday 11
  • 26 January – Matchday 12
  • 2 February – Matchday 13
  • 16 February – Matchday 14
  • 2 March – Matchday 15
  • 16 March – Matchday 16
  • 22/23 March – Matchday 17
  • 30 March – Matchday 18
  • 20 April – Matchday 19
  • 27 April – Matchday 20
  • 4 May – Matchday 21
  • 11 May – Matchday 22

Which teams are in the WSL 2024/25?

The teams in the Women's Super League 2024/25 season are: 

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leicester, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, Tottenham, West Ham.

Can I watch Women's Super League 2024/25 on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all 2024/25 Premier League key moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@BarclaysWSL), Instagram (@BarclaysWSL), TikTok (@BarclaysWSL) and YouTube (@BarclaysWSL).

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Charlotte Henry is a journalist who has covered all things tech and media for a number of years for various publications. She reported in-depth as tech companies became media companies and vice versa. In her newsletter, The Addition, she focuses on the ever-changing streaming ecosystem as the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ fight for supremacy. Charlotte is also a close follower of sport (she’s a Spurs fan…) watching everything from Premier League football to Major League Baseball. Charlotte’s first book “Not Buying It: The Facts Behind Fake News” was published in 2019. Away from work, she can often be found at heavy metal concerts and festivals.