Who is commentating Racing Louisville v Chicago Stars? CBS Sports Network coverage and UK watch details
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Racing Louisville v Chicago Stars is set for Saturday 1 August 2026 at 8:00pm UK time, with the match shown in the United States on CBS Sports Network. The listed main commentator is Mike Watts, making this the key broadcast name for viewers looking for the live call on the night.[1][11][15]
The game takes place at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, and is part of the National Women’s Soccer League regular season.[3][5][6] Chicago Stars’ own match preview also confirms the fixture, with kickoff set for 3:00pm CT on CBS Sports Network, which aligns with an 8:00pm BST start in the UK.[1][18][19]
For British viewers, the important point is that this is a US-broadcast fixture rather than a match listed on a UK terrestrial channel such as BBC, ITV, Sky or TNT. The clearest live viewing route in the available listings is CBS Sports Network in the US, with CBS Sports also named for streaming in the club’s preview.[1][11]
Mike Watts is a familiar voice for American football and soccer audiences. He has built a reputation across live coverage of domestic and international matches, and his selection here fits a broadcast that will be followed closely by NWSL fans in both the United States and abroad. In a match involving two closely matched teams in the standings, an experienced play-by-play commentator matters, particularly for viewers tuning in via the CBS Sports feed.[1][18]
The context of the fixture is also worth noting. Chicago Stars arrive with a record of 4-12-0 and 12 points, while Racing Louisville are listed at 3-11-2 with 11 points, so this is a meeting between sides separated by only a single point.[1] That narrow margin adds extra importance to a game that could influence the lower half of the NWSL table.
Racing Louisville’s broadcast schedule also lists the match on Saturday, August 1 on CBS Sports Network, reinforcing the national TV arrangement for the US audience.[19] Chicago Stars’ schedule page says the same, again placing CBS Sports Network at the centre of the coverage.[18]
From a viewing perspective, the practical answer is straightforward: if you are in the US, look for CBS Sports Network; if you are in the UK, the current listings point to the game being a US broadcast rather than a UK channel fixture.[1][11][15] For background on the competition itself, the NWSL remains the top professional women’s football league in the United States, and this match is another example of its growing reach among international audiences.NWSL
With Mike Watts on commentary and CBS Sports Network carrying the game, Racing Louisville against Chicago Stars should be one of the more watchable NWSL fixtures on the weekend, especially for fans wanting a live broadcast with clear national coverage.[1][11][19]
Article generated: 31 July 2026, 21:00 GMT