NWSL Challenge Cup

What is the NWSL Challenge Cup?

The NWSL Challenge Cup is an annual tournament organized by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The tournament started in 2020.

The NWSL Challenge Cup is not the same as the NWSL Championship or NWSL Shield.

NWSL Challenge Cup Format

• A six-week tournament that runs from April to September.
• The 12 NWSL clubs are divided into three groups of four teams.
• The clubs play double round-robin matches for a total of six fixtures.
• After group play, three group winners and the second-place team with the highest point total will compete in the semifinals.
• The semifinal winners will compete in the NWSL Challenge Cup final.

Learn more about the rules and policies on the NWSL website.

NWSL Challenge Cup Winners