The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) offers some of the most exciting football (or soccer, depending on your locale) matches–and professional sports games for that matter. In fact, the NWSL continues breaking viewership records. I’ve been enjoying many games in-person with my NC Courage season tickets. But that only gets me half of the season. So, like me, you’ll want to know where to stream games. Learn how to watch NWSL games live without cable, including supported streaming services, and how to enjoy the National Women’s Soccer League outside of the United States (US).
How to Stream NWSL Games Live Without Cable 2023
For the 2023 season, over-the-top (OTT) streaming service Paramount+ lets you live-stream National Women’s Soccer League matchups. You’ll get live access to the entire NWSL season games live aside from those airing exclusively on CBSSN (CBS Sports Network) or Twitch. However, Paramount Plus still lets you watch Twitch and CBSSN NWSL matches on-demand afterward.
Paramount Plus is available on a slew of streaming device platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Android phones or tablets, iPhones, iPads, PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, and smart TVs. Its Essential plan sets you back just $4.99/month, while Paramount+ Premium costs $9.99/month
Where can you watch NWSL games: Paramount+, Twitch, CBSSN
Paramount+ Pricing: $4.99/month (The Essential Plan), $9.99/month (Premium Plan)
Paramount Plus supported streaming platforms: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, smart TVs, Chromecast, web browsers
Paramount Plus Video-on-Demand Catalog
In addition to live-streaming National Women’s Soccer League games, Paramount+ features a massive video-on-demand (VoD) streaming catalog. You’ll find a bevy of syndicated movies and shows from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, and the Smithsonian Channel. For instance, you can watch CBS hit series like “NCIS” or original television shows such as “Evil,” or “Star Trek: Picard.”
For more spectacular soccer, learn how to watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup live without cable!
Paramount Plus Soccer Streaming – UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Scottish Premiership, and More
In addition to its NWSL coverage, Paramount+ lets you watch many other football games like the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Conference League. Here’s the full list of available soccer leagues live-streaming on Paramount Plus:
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- UEFA Conference League
- Scottish Premiership
- Scottish Championship
- Scottish League Cup
- Brasileirāo
- Argentine Primera División
- CONCACAF Nations League
- CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers (men’s and women’s)
- Serie A
- Coppa Italia
- Supercoppa Italiana
- Copa de la Liga Profesional
- The Women’s Cup
- Asian World Cup qualifiers
- AFC Champions League
- AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022
- AFC Asian Cup China 2023
- Supercopa Argentina
How to Stream Games on CBS Sports Network
| Streaming Service | Fubo TV | Hulu With Live TV | YouTube TV | DirecTV Stream |
| CBSSN | Yes (included in base plan) | Yes (included in base plan) | Yes (included in base plan) | Yes (included in Ultimate and Premier plans) |
| Total channels | 136+ | 75+ | 100+ | 65-140+ |
| DVR | Yes (1,000 hours | Yes (unlimited) | Yes (unlimited) | Yes (unlimited) |
| Starting monthly price | $69.99 (Pro), $79.99 (Elite), $99.99 (Ultimate) | $69.99 | $64.99 | $69.99 (Entertainment), $89.99 (Choice), $104.99 (Ultimate), $149.99 (Premier) |
| Supported streaming devices | Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Android, iOS, Xbox, Smart TVs, Chromecast, web browser | Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Smart TVs, Chromecast, web browser | Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Smart TVs, Chromecast, web browser | Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Android, iOS, Smart TVs, Chromecast, web browser |
| Sign up | Try Fubo TV | Try Hulu + Live TV | Try YouTube TV | Try DirecTV Stream |
Select match-ups including the quarterfinals and semifinals are exclusive to CBS Sports Network so you’ll need a live TV cable replacement over-the-top (OTT) streaming service. fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV all carry CBSSN in their base plans. DirecTV Stream offers CBS Sports Network in its Ultimate ($104.99/month) and Premier ($149.99/month) tiers. Since Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN+ with ads and Disney+ with ads in its base price, it’s a great option for soccer fans seeking to stream the FIFA World Cup, MLS, and USL. However, YouTube TV, fubo TV, and DirecTV Stream are solid choices too.
How to Watch NWSL Games for Free
Although Paramount+ offers access to all NWSL matches (except for games exclusively on CBS Sports Network and Twitch), you can watch certain games for free using an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. For example, the October 29, 2022 Portland Thorns vs. Kansas City Current NWSL Championship battle streamed on Paramount+ and was broadcast on CBS.
Our favorite OTA antennas are the Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro, 1byone Amplified HDTV Antenna, and Antennas Direct ClearStream 4V. You can even save recordings to watch later with one of the best OTA DVRs like the Tablo Quad HDMI, SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex, or TiVo Edge.
How to Watch NWSL Games on Twitch
Certain NWSL games air on the video game-focused streaming service Twitch. All you’ll need to watch National Women’s Soccer League games on Twitch is a free Twitch account and access to the Twitch app on PC, macOS, Android, iPhone, Xbox, PlayStation, or a smart TV. NWSL Twitch live streaming channels include:
How to Livestream NWSL Games Outside of the United States
Although Paramount Plus is easily available in the US, folks traveling to or living abroad may need a virtual private network (VPN) to stream from Paramount+. A VPN re-routes your web traffic through servers located elsewhere for a secure, encrypted network. Aside from enhanced security, VPNs let you unblock geographically restricted content.
For instance, you can stream from BBC iPlayer while in the United States using a VPN to unblock geo-protected videos. Our favorite VPNs are NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, and KeepSolid VPN Unlimited. If you don’t want to use a virtual private network for all your device’s connections, try out the best VPNs for split tunneling.
Best Streaming Devices for Watching National Women’s Soccer League Matches
If you want to watch NWSL games on Paramount+, CBSSN, and Twitch, you may need a new streaming device. The best Android TV box is the NVIDIA Shield TV, although the Chromecast with Google TV (our review) is an excellent budget pick. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the best Fire TV streaming device for most people, but the Fire TV Cube is an ultra-powerful Fire TV OS set-top box. Our favorite Roku media streamer is the Roku Ultra, however we recommend the Roku Stick 4K+ as wallet-friendly alternative. Apple fans should snag the Apple TV 4K.
How to Watch National Women’s Soccer League Matches Live Without Cable: FAQs
You can watch most NWSL games live-streaming on Paramount+. Some matches are free streaming on Twitch, while others are hosted exclusively on CBSSN, which requires a subscription to a cable replacement streaming service like fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, or DirecTV Stream.
National Women’s Soccer League matches are available on the CBS-owned streaming service Paramount Plus, Twitch, and CBS Sports Network (CBSSN).
Most NWSL games stream on Paramount+ with select matches such as the quarterfinals, semifinals, and NWSL Championship on the channels CBS and CBSSN.
No, not all NWSL games are on Paramount+, although the bulk of the season, aside from a few Twitch and CBSSN exclusives, stream on the CBS-owned platform.
Paramount+ includes live TV, including sports coverage such as National Women’s Soccer League matches.
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