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NWSL Announces 2021 Challenge Cup Presented by Secret Opener in Houston

CHICAGO (March 8, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announces the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant, will kick off on April 9, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. EST with a rematch of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup final between Houston and Chicago at BBVA Stadium. The 21-game tournament will be played in group play with each team playing four matches followed by the final. The opener and three additional games will air on CBS Sports Network, the final will air on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+, the newly launched premium streaming service from ViacomCBS, and every other game will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.