Arsenal Women are one of the most successful and best-supported clubs in English women’s football, competing in the Women’s Super League, domestic cups and European competition.
Founded in 1987, Arsenal have built a history which includes domestic league and cup success as well as becoming European champions in 2007. They remain the only English women’s club to have won UEFA’s premier European competition.
This guide provides a permanent starting point for Arsenal Women supporters, including fixtures, tickets, home matches, competitions and the team’s history.
For breaking transfers, injuries and team news, visit our Arsenal Women news hub.
Arsenal Women at a glance
| Detail | Arsenal Women |
|---|---|
| Club | Arsenal Women Football Club |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Manager | Renée Slegers |
| League | Women’s Super League |
| Main home stadium | Emirates Stadium |
| Other venue | Meadow Park |
| European champions | 2007 |
| Nickname | The Gunners |
Arsenal have confirmed that all 13 WSL home matches in 2026/27 will be played at Emirates Stadium, strengthening the stadium’s position as the primary home of the women’s team.
Who are Arsenal Women?
Arsenal Women were established by Vic Akers in 1987.
Akers went on to build one of the dominant teams in English women’s football, leading Arsenal to 32 trophies during his 22 years as manager.
The club’s most famous campaign came in 2006/07.
Arsenal won the UEFA Women’s Cup, the predecessor of today’s Women’s Champions League, after beating Swedish side Umeå IK 1-0 on aggregate in the final.
Alex Scott scored the only goal of the tie in Sweden before Arsenal secured a goalless draw in the second leg.
That European success formed part of a remarkable season in which Arsenal completed a clean sweep of major trophies.
What competitions do Arsenal Women play in?
Arsenal’s main competitions include:
- Women’s Super League
- Women’s FA Cup
- Women’s League Cup
- UEFA Women’s Champions League, when qualified
The WSL is Arsenal’s primary domestic league competition.
For 2026/27, the competition has expanded to 14 clubs, meaning Arsenal will play 26 league fixtures across the campaign.
Cup and European schedules are added around those league games, so fixture dates can move throughout the season.
Arsenal Women fixtures and results
Arsenal Women’s fixture list normally runs from September until May.
The 2026/27 WSL campaign begins away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, 6 September, before Arsenal play their first home league game against Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium one week later.
Broadcast selections and European matches can lead to fixture changes.
Supporters looking for the next game should therefore use Arsenal’s official fixture calendar alongside current Read Arsenal coverage.
For Sunday’s opening match, we have a dedicated guide explaining where to watch Brighton Women vs Arsenal Women.
Arsenal Women’s opening 2026/27 WSL fixtures
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 6 September | Brighton (A) |
| 13 September | Crystal Palace (H) |
| 19 September | Manchester United (H) |
| 27 September | Chelsea (A) |
Arsenal’s official calendar can also automatically update supporters when fixtures are moved.
Where do Arsenal Women play home matches?
Emirates Stadium is Arsenal Women’s main home for the 2026/27 WSL season.
The club have confirmed that all 13 Women’s Super League home fixtures will be staged there.
Arsenal Women also continue to use Meadow Park in Borehamwood for selected fixtures, including pre-season and other matches where appropriate.
That makes venue information worth checking before travelling rather than assuming every Arsenal Women game takes place at the Emirates.
Read our official Emirates stadium guide for advice on travelling to the game.
How to buy Arsenal Women tickets
Arsenal sell women’s match tickets through the club’s official ticketing channels.
Options for 2026/27 include:
- individual match tickets
- Arsenal Women season tickets
- six-game bundles
- selected away tickets
Arsenal say the season ticket and six-game bundle both return for 2026/27.
Availability and pricing vary by fixture, so supporters should use the official Arsenal ticketing site for live information rather than relying on old prices quoted elsewhere.
High-demand fixtures against clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham can attract considerably greater interest.
How to watch Arsenal Women on TV
Women’s Super League television coverage is shared between Sky Sports, the BBC and YouTube in 2026/27.
Arsenal state that every WSL match will be available through one of those broadcasters or platforms during the expanded season.
The exact channel varies by fixture.
That is why Read Arsenal publishes match-specific service guides rather than treating one broadcast arrangement as permanent.
These pages cover:
- TV channel
- streaming service
- kick-off time
- venue
- confirmed broadcast information
- team-news timing
The Arsenal Women news hub will carry those guides throughout the season.
Arsenal Women’s squad
Arsenal’s squad changes through transfers, contracts, academy promotions and injuries, so a permanent page should avoid presenting an old roster as current indefinitely.
Instead, this page should act as the gateway into live squad coverage.
Renée Slegers’ 2026/27 group underwent considerable change during the summer, with Arsenal strengthening several positions ahead of another title challenge.
Read Arsenal has examined why Arsenal Women’s major squad rebuild has increased expectations for the new WSL season.
The club have continued strengthening late in the window too, with Arsenal agreeing terms to sign France defender Elisa De Almeida from Paris Saint-Germain.
Who manages Arsenal Women?
Renée Slegers is Arsenal Women’s manager.
She leads the club across the WSL, domestic cups and European competition.
Because coaching roles can change, this section should be updated whenever Arsenal officially announce a managerial change rather than creating another evergreen page competing for the same query.
Arsenal Women’s European history
European success is an important part of Arsenal Women’s identity.
In April 2007, Arsenal defeated Umeå IK over two legs to win the UEFA Women’s Cup.
Scott’s goal in Sweden proved decisive as Arsenal became European champions for the first time.
UEFA records Arsenal as the winner of the 2006/07 competition, making them the first English side to win the tournament.
The European trophy was part of an extraordinary campaign.
Arsenal also won every league match during that season, recording 22 victories from 22, while collecting the major domestic honours.
That team remains one of the benchmarks against which future Arsenal Women sides are judged.
Why Arsenal Women play such a major role at Arsenal
The women’s team should not be treated as an occasional extension of men’s coverage.
Arsenal have made Emirates Stadium increasingly central to the women’s operation, and committing every WSL home game there for 2026/27 reflects the scale of the audience the team now attracts.
For Read Arsenal, that means covering the team with the same basic editorial standards as the men’s side:
- breaking news
- transfers
- injuries
- confirmed teams
- match previews
- match reports
- player ratings
- tactical analysis
- ticket and broadcast information
Our Arsenal Women section brings those live stories together.
Arsenal Women FAQ
When were Arsenal Women founded?
Arsenal Women were founded in 1987 by Vic Akers.
What league do Arsenal Women play in?
Arsenal compete in the Women’s Super League, the top division of women’s football in England.
Where do Arsenal Women play?
All 13 Arsenal Women WSL home games during 2026/27 are scheduled to take place at Emirates Stadium. Meadow Park is also used for selected matches.
Who is the Arsenal Women manager?
Renée Slegers is Arsenal Women’s current manager.
Have Arsenal Women won the Champions League?
Arsenal won the UEFA Women’s Cup in 2007, the competition which preceded the modern Women’s Champions League. They defeated Umeå IK 1-0 on aggregate in the final.
Where can I watch Arsenal Women?
WSL matches during 2026/27 are shown across Sky Sports, BBC and YouTube, with the exact broadcaster depending on the individual fixture.
How can I buy Arsenal Women tickets?
Tickets are available through Arsenal’s official ticketing platform. Options include individual tickets, season tickets and six-match bundles, subject to availability.
Where can I find the latest Arsenal Women news?
Read Arsenal’s dedicated Arsenal Women news section carries the latest transfers, injuries, team news and match coverage.
