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NWSL Announces Full Slate of Matches for 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

June 16, 2020 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Utah Royals FC News Release


CHICAGO/SANDY - Utah Royal FC today announced its full schedule for the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret as it gets set to open the season on Tuesday, June 30 against the Washington Spirit before an Independence Day clash with the Chicago Red Stars. URFC will then see a midweek clash with OL Reign on July 8 before closing the group stage against North Carolina on July 12.

The National Women's Soccer League today announced CBS will air the opening match of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret between back-to-back champions North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns FC on June 27 at 10:30 a.m. MT (12:30 p.m. ET).

The game marks the first-time professional women's club soccer will be seen live on a national broadcast network in the United States. The CBS broadcast coverage of the opening match will also stream live on CBS All Access, and opening day continues with a matchup between the Orlando Pride and Chicago Red Stars on CBS All Access at 8 p.m. MT (10 p.m. ET).

"The NWSL and our players are proud to lead the return to play in the confident and bold manner our fans have come to expect" said NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird. "The NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and their Secret deodorant brand will feature the best women soccer players in the world on an innovative stage built for the times. And thanks to CBS, more Americans than ever will be able to watch. I can't wait to get started."

"We are excited to showcase the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup across CBS, CBS All Access and CBS Sports Network and kick off the tournament with Portland Thorns FC facing two-time defending champion North Carolina Courage on CBS," said Dan Weinberg, EVP, Programming, CBS Sports. "Utilizing the strength of our platforms and reach across broadcast, cable and digital, we look forward to bringing fans world class soccer with all 25 games of this month-long tournament."

"The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup marks an exciting moment for CBS All Access subscribers and NWSL fans, who will be able to see every tournament game, including exclusive live coverage in the U.S and Canada of 23 matches on CBS All Access beginning opening day," said Jeffrey Gerttula, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Sports Digital.

All double headers through the semifinals will be played at 10:30 a.m. MT (12:30 p.m. ET) and 8 p.m. MT (10 p.m. ET). Both the tournament opener and the Final will air on CBS and will be streamed on the CBS All Access subscription service. All other games will be live on CBS All Access in the U.S. and Canada and will re-air on CBS Sports Network. Fans outside the U.S. and Canada can stream the full tournament on Twitch.

2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Broadcast Schedule

**All games will be streamed outside the U.S. and Canada on Twitch**

**All games will re-air on CBS Sports Network**

DATE TIME (MDT) VENUE HOME AWAY PLATFORM

06/27/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium NC Courage Portland Thorns FC CBS & CBS ALL ACCESS

06/27/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Orlando Pride Chicago Red Stars CBS ALL ACCESS

06/30/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Washington Spirit Utah Royals FC CBS ALL ACCESS

06/30/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium OL Reign Sky Blue FC CBS ALL ACCESS

07/01/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Portland Thorns FC Orlando Pride CBS ALL ACCESS

07/01/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium NC Courage Houston Dash CBS ALL ACCESS

07/04/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium OL Reign Washington Spirit CBS ALL ACCESS

07/04/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Chicago Red Stars Utah Royals FC CBS ALL ACCESS

07/05/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Sky Blue FC Houston Dash CBS ALL ACCESS

07/05/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Orlando Pride NC Courage CBS ALL ACCESS

07/08/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Utah Royals FC OL Reign CBS ALL ACCESS

07/08/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Washington Spirit Portland Thorns FC CBS ALL ACCESS

07/09/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Houston Dash Chicago Red Stars CBS ALL ACCESS

07/09/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Sky Blue FC Orlando Pride CBS ALL ACCESS

07/12/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Utah Royals FC NC Courage CBS ALL ACCESS

07/12/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Portland Thorns FC OL Reign CBS ALL ACCESS

07/13/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Chicago Red Stars Sky Blue FC CBS ALL ACCESS

07/13/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Houston Dash Washington Spirit CBS ALL ACCESS

07/17/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Quarterfinal 1 CBS ALL ACCESS

07/17/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Quarterfinal 2 CBS ALL ACCESS

07/18/20 10:30:00 AM Zions Bank Stadium Quarterfinal 3 CBS ALL ACCESS

07/18/20 08:00:00 PM Zions Bank Stadium Quarterfinal 4 CBS ALL ACCESS

07/22/20 10:30:00 AM Rio Tinto Stadium Semifinal 1 CBS ALL ACCESS

07/22/20 08:00:00 PM Rio Tinto Stadium Semifinal 2 CBS ALL ACCESS

07/26/20 10:30:00 AM Rio Tinto Stadium Championship CBS & CBS ALL ACCESS

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