Brighton & Hove Albion Women's opening Women's Super League fixtures for September 2026 are set for extensive television coverage, as confirmed by the schedule published by Radio Times. The Seagulls begin their campaign with a high-profile home match against Arsenal this Sunday, one of several key games broadcast live across Sky Sports and the BBC.
The 2026/27 season is the WSL's 16th edition and features an expanded 14-team league, promising more drama following a summer where global stars like Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway, Mapi Leon, and Mary Earps joined the division. Defending champions Manchester City face a strong challenge from Arsenal and Chelsea, while newly promoted sides Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, and Charlton Athletic aim to establish themselves.
What are Brighton's televised fixtures?
Brighton & Hove Albion Women's first match is against Arsenal at the Broadfield Stadium on Sunday, 6 September. That 12pm kick-off will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, and Sky One. The following weekend, Mikey Harris's side travel to face newly promoted Birmingham City in a 2pm Sunday fixture on Sky Sports+.
Their third match sees them host Aston Villa at home on Sunday, 20 September, also at 2pm on Sky Sports+. A notable fixture arrives on Saturday, 26 September, when Brighton visit the big-spending London City Lionesses in a 5pm match televised on Sky Sports Premier League. Fans can track all upcoming dates on the club's fixtures page.
How does the wider WSL schedule look?
The season kicks off on Friday, 4 September with London City Lionesses versus Manchester United. A full weekend of action follows, including Chelsea against Aston Villa on BBC One. The following matchdays maintain a busy broadcast slate, with Sky Sports+ carrying multiple concurrent Sunday matches and the BBC showing select games like Arsenal versus Crystal Palace on 13 September.
This increased coverage reflects the league's growth after a stellar transfer window. Radio Times provides the complete listing, ensuring fans won't miss a moment. The expanded format also means up to two teams could face relegation come May, raising the stakes across the board.
Which other teams are in the spotlight?
All eyes will be on the title race between Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Tottenham, Brighton & Hove Albion Women, and Manchester United are seen as sides capable of disrupting the top order. The promoted clubs have immediate opportunities to make an impact, with Birmingham City's meeting with Manchester City on the opening weekend a standout tie.
Meanwhile, the club is currently managing several absences on the men's side, with Evan Ferguson, Femi Azeez, Jack Hinshelwood, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas, and Yankuba Minteh all sidelined. Supporters can monitor the fitness of all squads via the dedicated injuries section.
Where can fans follow the league table?
With more teams and more matches, the WSL standings are expected to be highly competitive throughout the campaign. Fans can keep up with how Brighton & Hove Albion Women are faring against their rivals by checking the live standings. The next televised test for the Seagulls after the London City trip is a home match against Aston Villa on 20 September.
