Core Insights - Scripps Sports has announced its broadcast plans for the 2026 season of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on ION, featuring eight tripleheader Saturdays, starting March 14 [1][12] Broadcast Plans - The NWSL on ION will showcase top matches every Saturday night, available on various platforms, reaching 126 million homes [2] - The season kicks off with a tripleheader featuring Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals FC, Denver Summit FC's inaugural match against Bay FC, and San Diego Wave FC vs. Houston Dash [3] Studio Team and Coverage - The NWSL on ION will have weekly studio shows dedicated to match analysis and original storytelling, highlighting players' off-pitch lives [4] - Host Sebastian Salazar returns, supported by a new team of three studio analysts, all former professional players, providing diverse insights [5][6] Expanded Schedule - The 2026 schedule includes eight tripleheaders, a significant increase from one in 2025, with an updated programming window from 6-11 p.m. ET for 16 weeks [12] - Kansas City Current will feature in 10 games, and defending champion Gotham FC will have four national broadcasts, including their home opener [13] Viewership Growth - The 2025 NWSL season saw record growth in viewership, with over 3.25 million hours streamed on ION's platforms, a 24% increase year-over-year [14]