The Summer Series is a friendly women’s international tournament that will take place in Texas from Thursday, June 10, through Wednesday, June 16.
The four-team exhibition tournament features two CONCACAF nations – The USA and Jamaica – a UEFA team – Portugal – and a CAF representative – Nigeria. Portugal and Nigeria will each play two games, and the pair of CONCACAF teams will each play three games.
The USWNT will face Nigeria on the final day of the tournament and will be the first time in history the two nations meet in a friendly. These two teams will be the firsts to play in Austin FC’s new home ground, Q2 Stadium.
When does the 2021 Summer Series start?
The 2021 Summer Series is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. ET, when Jamaica and Nigeria step on BBVA Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Opening day will conclude with hosts, the USA, taking on Portugal at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Which teams will play in the 2021 Summer Series?
- USWNT (hosts)
- Jamaica
- Nigeria
- Portugal
Important dates in the 2021 Summer Series
June 10, 2021 – Opening day
June 16, 2021 – final match (the USA vs. Nigeria) at the new Q2 Stadium in Austin
What are the Summer Series’ broadcast channels and streaming platforms?
Jamaica vs. Nigeria – June 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET
- NA
USA vs. Portugal – June 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com (paywall: FuboTV, SlingTV, Vidgo)
Portugal vs. Nigeria – June 13 at 7 p.m. ET
- NA
USA vs. Jamaica – June 13 at 10 p.m. ET
- FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com (paywall: FuboTV, SlingTV, Vidgo)
USA vs. Nigeria – June 16 at 9 p.m. ET
- ESPN2, WatchESPN (paywall: FuboTV, SlingTV, Vidgo)
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