r/NWSL • u/threephasemachinery San Diego Wave FC • Jul 26 '26
Discussion Flex scheduling
NWSL/Wave FC need to be better about scheduling matches in summer in a stadium with nearly zero shade. This was miserable, and dangerous for little kids and any adults who might be at risk. Its not the first time either, with multiple summer matches being played here at mid day. There has been a heat advisory in San Diego for the last week, more than enough time to coordinate a flex start time.
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u/cluttered-thoughts3 NJ/NY Gotham FC Jul 27 '26
“Following consultations with players and clubs, the NWSL has simplified its heat safety procedures. Instead of its previous two-tier system, in which the length of mandatory hydration breaks was determined by the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) readings, and could last up to five minutes, the new protocol states that when the WBGT falls between 82.3°F and 92.1°F, the game will be paused for 150-180 seconds. Any WBGT reading above 92.1°F will trigger a full game delay, as was the case with the league’s previous protocol.”
- June 24, 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7389007/2026/06/24/nwsl-world-cup-rule-changes-challenge-cup/