CHARLOTTE, NC (June 18, 2026) – Carolina Ascent FC announced today its schedule for the 2026 Gainbridge Super League Fall season.
The Ascent will play 14 matches during the 2026 campaign, split evenly between seven home matches and seven road matches. Carolina opens the season on the road against DC Power FC on Saturday, Aug. 15 before welcoming Tampa Bay Sun FC to American Legion Memorial Stadium for the club’s home opener on Saturday, Aug. 29.
The schedule is highlighted by a pair of meetings against Lexington SC, marking the first encounters between the clubs since the 2026 Gainbridge Super League Final. Carolina travels to Lexington on Friday, Sept. 11 before hosting the reigning champions on Saturday, Oct. 31 at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
The 2026 schedule is heavily concentrated on weekends, with 11 of Carolina’s 14 matches scheduled for Saturdays. The Ascent’s home portion of the schedule starts with four Saturday matches, welcoming Tampa Bay Sun FC, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Brooklyn FC and Sporting JAX between Aug. 29 and Sept. 26.
Carolina concludes the regular season with two of its final three matches at home, including the season finale against Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday, Nov. 28 at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
The playoff structure remains the same. The club finishing first in the table will be awarded the Players’ Shield, while the top four clubs will qualify for the postseason. Semifinal matches will be played on Dec. 5, with The Final set for Dec. 12 to determine the champion.
All Carolina Ascent matches will stream live on Peacock. Local TV information will be announced soon.
Single-game tickets will be on sale at a later date.
ABOUT CAROLINA ASCENT FC
Carolina Ascent FC is one of eight teams of the Gainbridge Super League, a USL property and a Division One professional women’s soccer league which kicked off its inaugural season in August 2024. Carolina Ascent is reaching new heights for women’s soccer. Step by step, the club will take strides to grow the women’s game, elevate the community and support a more sustainable future for residents of the Carolinas. The team plays all home games at the historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. Visit CarolinaAscent.com to join the climb, stay updated on club news and purchase season tickets. Social media page links: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
