NWSL Fantasy Games Kick Off for 2026 Season

Fans can join leagues on ShePlays and Fantasy NWSL platforms

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:03pm

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The 2026 NWSL season is underway, and several fantasy soccer platforms are offering games for fans to participate in. The two main options are ShePlays and Fantasy NWSL, each with their own unique scoring systems and features. While the games are similar to MLS fantasy, they have some key differences in how players are priced and bonus points are awarded. Fans can join leagues on both platforms using specific codes provided.

Why it matters

NWSL fantasy games allow fans to engage more deeply with the league and its players throughout the season. The different scoring systems and approaches of the two main platforms provide variety and options for fantasy participants to choose what best fits their preferences.

The details

Both ShePlays and Fantasy NWSL offer NWSL fantasy games for the 2026 season, with similar roster management mechanics but distinct scoring systems. ShePlays has a more robust bonus point system that tracks various in-game actions, while Fantasy NWSL is more straightforward with points coming primarily from minutes played, goals, and assists. Player pricing also differs, with ShePlays aiming to be more accurate in its valuations compared to Fantasy NWSL, which has some oddities early on. Both platforms have leagues that fans can join using specific codes.

  • The 2026 NWSL season kicks off on March 13, 2026.
  • Fantasy games on both ShePlays and Fantasy NWSL lock on the first day of the season.

The players

ShePlays

An NWSL fantasy platform that has undergone a major UI overhaul for the 2026 season, offering a more robust bonus point system compared to its competitor.

Fantasy NWSL

A long-running NWSL fantasy platform that has a more straightforward scoring system focused on traditional stats like minutes played, goals, and assists.

Temwa Chawinga

A player who is currently out with a long-term injury, but is still being selected by a large portion of Fantasy NWSL teams.

Barbra Banda

A player who is being selected by large portions of Fantasy NWSL teams despite not joining the league until July.

Lindsey Heaps

A player who is being selected by large portions of Fantasy NWSL teams despite not joining the league until July.

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What’s next

Fans interested in playing NWSL fantasy this season should sign up for accounts on both ShePlays and Fantasy NWSL, and join the specific leagues using the provided codes before the games lock on March 13th.

The takeaway

The 2026 NWSL fantasy season offers fans two distinct platforms to engage with the league and its players in new ways, with ShePlays providing a more robust bonus system and Fantasy NWSL maintaining a straightforward scoring approach. Joining leagues on both sites can allow fans to explore the differences and find the experience that best suits their preferences.