The WSL Is Back: Your Parking Guide for Every 2026/27 Season Opener
Seven fixtures, seven grounds, one opening weekend — here's how to park stress-free wherever the WSL kicks off.
WSL Season Opener Parking Guide: Every Fixture Covered for 4–6 September 2026
Matchday parking around WSL grounds fills up fast on opening weekend, so booking your space now beats circling residential streets later. The 2026/27 Barclays Women's Super League gets underway with a bumper opening weekend across three days, headlined by Alexia Putellas' league debut and Mary Earps' return to Manchester United. Here's the full opening-weekend fixture list:
Friday 4 September, 7:00pm — London City Lionesses vs Manchester United (CopperJax Community Stadium, Bromley)
Saturday 5 September, 12:30pm — Chelsea vs Aston Villa (Stamford Bridge, Fulham)
Sunday 6 September, 12:00pm — Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United (Brisbane Road, Leyton)
Sunday 6 September, 12:00pm — Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal (Broadfield Stadium, Crawley)
Sunday 6 September, 2:00pm — Charlton Athletic vs Liverpool (The Valley, Charlton)
Sunday 6 September, 2:00pm — Crystal Palace vs Everton (Borough Sports Ground, Sutton)
Sunday 6 September, 2:30pm — Manchester City vs Birmingham City (Joie Stadium, Manchester)
Book Your WSL Season Opener Parking
Whichever fixture you're heading to, a private driveway or off-street space booked ahead of time takes the guesswork out of matchday. Booking your Women's Super League Parking through JustPark means:
A confirmed space before you set off — no arriving early just to hunt for somewhere legal to leave the car.
A choice of price points close to each ground — from budget residential driveways to spaces a few minutes' walk from the turnstiles.
The option to extend your session in the app — handy if the match, or the post-match crowds, run long.
Savings against on-the-day rates — pre-booking is almost always cheaper than turning up and hoping.
Access to quieter residential streets away from the main matchday congestion around each stadium.
Where to Park at Every WSL Opening Weekend Ground
London City Lionesses vs Manchester United — CopperJax Community Stadium, Bromley (BR2 9EF)
London City's ground (also known by its long-standing name, Hayes Lane) sits in a residential part of south-east London with no parking on-site, so plan ahead.
London City Lionesses matchday parking — private driveways around Hayes Lane and Mead Way get snapped up quickly on matchdays, and this is the first Friday-night fixture of the season, with Alexia Putellas expected to make her WSL debut.
Manchester United matchday parking — useful if you're also planning a trip to Old Trafford for one of United's own fixtures later in the season.
Bromley South station is around a 12-minute walk from the ground, with frequent National Rail services to London Victoria and Blackfriars.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa — Stamford Bridge, Fulham (SW6 1HS)
There's no matchday parking at Stamford Bridge itself, and the surrounding streets around Fulham Road and SW6 are among the most tightly restricted in London on matchdays.
Chelsea matchday parking ahead of the 12:30pm kick-off — driveways around Fulham Road and Brompton Cemetery are the best bet for a short walk in.
Aston Villa matchday parking — handy if you're also heading to Villa Park for one of Villa's own home games this season.
Fulham Broadway (District line) is a five-minute walk from the ground, with West Brompton and Imperial Wharf Overground stations also within 15 minutes on foot.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United — Brisbane Road, Leyton (E10 5NF)
Spurs Women open their campaign at Brisbane Road (not Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — more on that below), in a repeat of last season's curtain-raiser.
Tottenham Hotspur matchday parking — residential streets around Oliver Road get busy fast for this London derby, so a pre-booked driveway is the easiest way to guarantee a spot.
West Ham United matchday parking — worth bookmarking for West Ham's own fixtures at the London Stadium too.
Leyton (Underground, Central line) is around a 10-minute walk from the ground, with Leyton Midland Road (London Overground) about 15 minutes on foot.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal — Broadfield Stadium, Crawley (RH11 9RX)
Brighton's WSL side plays out of Crawley Town's ground, roughly 30 minutes from Brighton itself, so don't assume this fixture is on the coast.
Brighton & Hove Albion matchday parking — arriving early and parking on a nearby driveway means you can enjoy Crawley town centre before Arsenal's title challengers arrive.
Arsenal matchday parking — the one to use if you're also catching Arsenal's own fixtures at the Emirates.
Crawley railway station serves the ground, with onward bus or taxi links for the final leg.
Charlton Athletic vs Liverpool — The Valley, Charlton (SE7 8BL)
Charlton Athletic Women host their first-ever WSL fixture at The Valley, and much of the surrounding area now operates a permit-holder scheme on matchdays.
Charlton Athletic matchday parking — private driveways around Victoria Way and Charlton village are a safer bet than chancing the residential permit zones.
Liverpool matchday parking — bookmark this one too if you're travelling to Anfield for one of Liverpool's own fixtures.
Charlton railway station is a three-minute walk from the ground.
Crystal Palace vs Everton — Borough Sports Ground, Sutton (SM1 2EY)
Palace's WSL opener is played at their south London home in Sutton — not Selhurst Park, which only hosts a handful of fixtures across the season.
Crystal Palace matchday parking — driveways along Gander Green Lane are the closest option and go quickly for a first-ever top-flight home game. There's no dedicated matchday page for this ground yet, so the general Sutton area page is your best bet.
Everton matchday parking — the page to use for Everton's own home fixtures at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
West Sutton station sits right by the ground's main entrance, just a couple of minutes' walk, with Sutton mainline station around 20 minutes further on foot.
Manchester City vs Birmingham City — Joie Stadium, Manchester (M11 4TQ)
Reigning champions Man City begin their title defence at the Joie Stadium — a separate, smaller ground on the Etihad Campus, about 300 metres from the main Etihad Stadium. Surrounding residential streets operate a strictly enforced permit scheme on matchdays.
Manchester City matchday parking in Clayton or Beswick for a manageable walk in, or opt for a Manchester city centre space and take the tram the rest of the way.
Birmingham City matchday parking — the one to use for Birmingham's own home fixtures at St. Andrew's.
The Etihad Campus Metrolink stop is a few minutes' walk from the Joie Stadium, with regular trams from Piccadilly and Victoria.
Quick FAQs about WSL Matchday Parking
When does the WSL 2026/27 season start?
The season kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 with London City Lionesses vs Manchester United, with the rest of the opening-weekend fixtures played across Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September.
Where do Manchester City Women play their home games?
At the Joie Stadium, part of the Etihad Campus in east Manchester — a separate ground to the main Etihad Stadium, around 300 metres away.
Do Tottenham Hotspur Women play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
Not usually. Their regular home is Brisbane Road in Leyton, though at least three fixtures this season are scheduled at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium later in the campaign.
Is there parking at Stamford Bridge on Chelsea Women's matchdays?
No — there's no public matchday parking at the stadium itself, so the best option is booking a nearby driveway around Fulham Road or SW6 in advance.
Can I book WSL matchday parking in advance?
Yes — every ground on the opening weekend has bookable driveways and off-street spaces available through JustPark, with prices typically lower than turning up on the day.
Live Near a WSL Ground? Earn Extra Income by Renting Out Your Driveway
If you live near any of these stadiums, matchday demand is a genuine opportunity. Supporters are searching for parking every time their club plays at home, and with the WSL now a 14-team league playing a full September-to-May calendar, that demand runs all season. Rent out your driveway and set your own availability — block out weekdays, pause whenever you like, and use Scheduled Pricing to charge more on matchdays when demand is highest.
Ready for Kick-Off
With seven grounds hosting matches across three days, this is the busiest weekend of the WSL calendar so far — book your parking now, arrive relaxed, and get to your seat in good time for the first whistle of the new season.
