How to Watch Washington Spirit Matches for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 8, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Washington Spirit this 2026 NWSL season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Spirit enter this stretch at 15-4-8 (3rd in NWSL). They have 3 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with GFC @ WAS on October 17, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
Every Upcoming Washington Spirit Match, by Streaming Service
You can watch upcoming Washington Spirit matches on Sling TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV Stream.
- Sun, Oct 25Washington Spirit @ Kansas City Current4:00 PM CDT
- Sat, Oct 17Gotham FC @ Washington Spirit11:30 AM CDT
- Sun, Oct 25Washington Spirit @ Kansas City Current4:00 PM CDT
- Sun, Oct 25Washington Spirit @ Kansas City Current4:00 PM CDT
How to Watch Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit on October 17, 2026
You can watch Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit for free with Fubo and Fubo Elite — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Washington Spirit vs Kansas City Current on October 25, 2026
You can watch Washington Spirit vs Kansas City Current for free with Fubo, Fubo Latino, Fubo Elite, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Chicago Stars FC vs Washington Spirit on November 1, 2026
Broadcast info not yet announced for this game.
Recent Washington Matches & Where They Aired
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Oct 4
Washington Spirit @ Houston Dash 3-2 Aired on: Roku -
Sep 26
Angel City FC @ Washington Spirit 1-0 Aired on: ION -
Sep 20
Washington Spirit @ Chicago Stars FC 3-0 Aired on: ESPN, ESPN Deportes -
Sep 13
Boston Legacy FC @ Washington Spirit 3-0 Aired on: ESPN, ESPN Unlmtd -
Sep 6
Washington Spirit @ Portland Thorns FC 2-1 Aired on: CBS, Paramount+ -
Aug 30
Bay FC @ Washington Spirit 0-1 Aired on: ESPN2, ESPN Deportes -
Aug 23
Orlando Pride @ Washington Spirit 1-0 Aired on: ESPN2, ESPN Unlmtd -
Aug 16
Washington Spirit @ Angel City FC 1-1 Aired on: ESPN, ESPN Deportes -
Aug 8
North Carolina Courage @ Washington Spirit 4-3 Aired on: ION -
Aug 2
San Diego Wave FC @ Washington Spirit 1-0 Aired on: CBSSN
Streaming Services That Carry Washington Matches
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Latino | $32.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Fubo Elite | $89.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Paramount+ | $5.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Washington Matches?
Across the 29 scheduled Washington matches with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Matches | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | 17 of 29 | 59% |
| YouTube TV | 17 of 29 | 59% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 14 of 29 | 48% |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | 14 of 29 | 48% |
| Fubo Elite | 12 of 29 | 41% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 12 of 29 | 41% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 8 of 29 | 28% |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | 7 of 29 | 24% |
| Fubo Latino | 5 of 29 | 17% |
| Frndly TV | 5 of 29 | 17% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Washington Match?
To cover every network carrying Washington Spirit games this season, you'd need 2 services:
- Fubo: $73.99/mo
- Paramount+: $5.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- Paramount+: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Washington Spirit for 29 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Washington (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Washington Spirit game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 2 services at $79.98/mo:
- Fubo — $73.99/mo
- Paramount+ — $5.99/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Washington Spirit games covered.
Last updated: October 8, 2026