Chicago Stars FC
Updated June 5, 2026 · 2026 NWSL season coverage
How to Watch the Chicago Stars FC in 2026
Chicago Stars FC matches are spread across several networks in 2026 — but more of the NWSL is free this year than ever. The new Victory+ service streams dozens of matches free, ION airs free Saturday-night games, and NWSL+ carries much of the rest at no cost. National matches land on ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, and Prime Video.
Where the games are
- Victory+ — a free, ad-supported app new for 2026; carries the Sunday-night marquee window and dozens of matches at no cost.
- ION — free Saturday-night doubleheaders, available over the air with an antenna and on free apps like Tubi and Roku.
- NWSL+ — the league's own service streams matches not picked up by a national partner, free.
- ABC & CBS — marquee national matches on broadcast TV, free with an antenna (CBS games also stream on Paramount+).
- ESPN / ESPN2 — mostly Sunday matches, also in the ESPN App.
- Prime Video — Friday-night matches plus the Challenge Cup (needs an Amazon Prime subscription).
- CBS Sports Network — a larger package of games, on cable or a live-TV streaming service.
Free ways to watch
A lot of Chicago Stars FC coverage costs nothing in 2026:
- Victory+ — free with ads, no subscription.
- NWSL+ — free league streaming for non-nationally-televised matches.
- ION, ABC, and CBS games are free over the air with a TV antenna (ION is also on Tubi and Roku).
- Live-TV free trials — DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV cover the ESPN and CBS Sports Network games; Frndly TV carries ION from $6.99/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I watch the Chicago Stars FC in 2026?
Chicago Stars FC matches air across Victory+ (free), ION (free over the air), NWSL+ (free), ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2, and Prime Video. Where a given match lands depends on the night and the national TV pick.
Can I watch the Chicago Stars FC for free?
Yes — much of it is free. Victory+ and NWSL+ stream matches free, ION/ABC/CBS games are free over the air with an antenna, and live-TV services offer free trials for the ESPN and CBS Sports Network games.
What is Victory+?
Victory+ is a free, ad-supported streaming service new to the NWSL in 2026. It carries the Sunday-night marquee window and dozens of matches at no cost.
Do I need Prime Video for the Chicago Stars FC?
Only for the Friday-night matches and the Challenge Cup, which stream on Amazon Prime Video. Everything else is on other networks, many of them free.
Where is the NWSL Championship?
The 2026 NWSL Championship airs on CBS on November 21.