The 2026 Women's Football Calendar

Harriet Clark
Dec 29, 2025
3 min read

Women’s football may be on its winter break, but the return is fast approaching - and 2026 is packed with unmissable action. From domestic league restarts to cup competitions, European nights and Lionesses World Cup qualifiers, there’s plenty for fans to look forward to.

Here’s your complete guide to the key dates in the women’s football calendar for 2026.

📆 January

10–11 January | WSL Returns

The Barclays Women’s Super League returns in style, with a standout fixture as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. A huge match to kick off the second half of the season.

10–12 January | WSL 2 Returns

WSL 2 resumes with a South Coast derby on Saturday evening, followed by a key promotion clash between Newcastle and Birmingham City on Sunday.

10–12 January | Liga F Returns

Liga F action resumes across the same weekend, with Barcelona continuing their pursuit of a seventh consecutive league title as they face Madrid CFF.

16–18 January | FA Cup – Fourth Round

The fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup takes place, marking the first appearance of WSL teams in the competition.

18 January | Serie A Femminile Returns

Italy’s top women’s league returns as the title race and European qualification battles resume.

21 January | Subway League Cup Semi-Finals

Two huge ties decide who reaches Wembley:

Arsenal vs Manchester United
Chelsea vs Manchester City

23 January | Frauen-Bundesliga Returns

The German Frauen-Bundesliga returns, with the race for the title and Champions League places back underway.

📆 February

11 February | UEFA Women’s Champions League Returns

The UWCL knockout stage begins as clubs compete for a place in the quarter-finals.

First legs: 11 February
Second legs: Following weekArsenal and Manchester United will both play their second legs at home.

22 February | FA Cup – Fifth Round

The FA Cup reaches the last 16, with Wembley firmly in sight.

📆 March

1–21 March | AFC Women’s Asian Cup

The Women’s Asian Cup takes place across March. As a major international tournament, WSL clubs will be without players from nations including Japan and Australia, impacting domestic fixtures.

3 March | Lionesses World Cup Qualifier

Ukraine vs England

7 March | Lionesses World Cup Qualifier

England vs Iceland

15 March | Subway League Cup Final 🏆

The first major domestic trophy of the year is decided.

23–25 March | UWCL Quarter-Finals (First Leg)

31 March – 2 April | UWCL Quarter-Finals (Second Leg)

📆 April

5 April | FA Cup Quarter-Finals

14 April | Lionesses World Cup Qualifier

England vs Spain

18 April | Lionesses World Cup Qualifier

Iceland vs England

24–26 April | UWCL Semi-Finals (First Leg)

📆 May

1–3 May | UWCL Semi-Finals (Second Leg)

3 May | Final Day of the WSL 2 Season 🏆

10 May | FA Cup Semi-Finals

16 May | Final Day of the WSL Season 🏆

22–23 May | UEFA Women’s Champions League Final 🏆

31 May | FA Cup Final 🏆

📆 June

5 June | Lionesses World Cup Qualifier

Spain vs England

9 June | Lionesses World Cup Qualifier