Scripps Sports Expands NWSL on ION to Eight Tripleheaders, Adds Four-Analyst Studio Team
Scripps Sports expands NWSL on ION to eight Saturday tripleheaders, up from one in 2025, across a 6–11 p.m. ET window for 126 million homes starting March 14. The season features 11 national broadcasts and a rotating four-analyst studio team, including coverage of Denver Summit FC’s inaugural match.
1. Expanded Tripleheader Coverage
For the 2026 season Scripps Sports will air eight Saturday tripleheaders, up from one in 2025, delivering live NWSL matches across a 6–11 p.m. ET window on ION’s network available in 126 million homes.
2. New Studio Analyst Team
Scripps has assembled a rotating studio lineup of four former professionals—Ali Riley, Jordan Angeli, Darian Jenkins and Chelsea Cabarcas—to provide weekly match analysis on “Saturday Night Soccer,” alongside host Sebastian Salazar and field reporter Lisa Carlin.
3. Schedule Highlights and Growth
Coverage kicks off March 14 with Denver Summit FC’s debut and includes 10 Kansas City Current games and Gotham FC’s home opener, building on last season’s record 24% increase in streaming engagement and aiming to drive further audience and ad growth.