All you need to know about the new WSL season

All you need to know about the new WSL seasonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Alessia Russo and Kirsty Hanson were the 2025-26 Women's Super League top scorersByKatharine SharpeBBC Sport senior journalistLondon City Lionesses host Manchester United on Friday night (19:00 BST) to kick-off the 2026-27 season in the Women's Super League.With more teams competing and high-profile signings in the transfer window, there will be plenty to keep across throughout the season as domestic double champions Manchester City attempt to fend off rivals and retain their title.Here is all you need to know about the new campaign.Get in touchWho are the new signings to look out for?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, London City Lionesses made one of the biggest signings in WSL history by bringing in Alexia Putellas (left)Which teams are in the WSL for the 2026-27 season?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Charlton, Crystal Palace and Birmingham City were involved in an epic three-way tussle for the WSL 2 title on the final day of 2025-26There is a big change this season as the league expands from 12 to 14 teams.Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic have been promoted from WSL 2, as Leicester City made the journey in the opposite direction.Defending champions Manchester City will hope to build on their first league title in a decade - here is how the other clubs fared last season.Full list of WSL teams for 2026-27:ArsenalAston VillaBirmingham CityBrighton & Hove AlbionCharlton AthleticChelseaCrystal PalaceEvertonLiverpoolLondon City LionessesManchester CityManchester UnitedTottenham HotspurWest Ham UnitedThe dates you need to knowEach team will play 26 matches across the season, as the number of fixtures increases to 182 in the newly-expanded league.The WSL calendar runs from Friday, 4 September until Saturday, 22 May 2027, with a winter break taking place from 21 December to 10 January.The Women's FA Cup final will be held on Saturday,15 May 2027.You can find every date that should be in your calendar for league, cup and European fixtures here.How to watch WSL matches on the BBCThe BBC will broadcast four more 2026-27 WSL matches than last season, with 25 games being shown across BBC TV and iPlayer, and new reaction segment The Women's Football Fallout following every live BBC game.The first match to be shown free-to-air by the BBC is Chelsea v Aston Villa on Saturday, 5 September (12:30 BST).Digital highlights from every match will also be available via the BBC Sport website, app and social channels.The dedicated BBC Women's Football YouTube channel, external will also feature highlights and exclusive interviews and features.Sky Sports will show the majority of WSL matches, and selected games will also be available to stream for free on the WSL YouTube channel.This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.More questions answered...