Bay FC midfielder Claire Hutton will participate in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League Skills Challenge, presented by CarMax, on Friday, November 20, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. PT at Episcopal High School as part of the league’s build-up to the 2026 NWSL Championship.
The Skills Challenge features two teams of NWSL players competing in skill disciplines including Gauntlet, Breakaway Circuit, and Precision Point challenges. Bay FC matchday host Duda Pavão will emcee the event. Tickets are currently available for purchase. The competition will be nationally televised on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Saturday, November 28 at 11 a.m. PT.
Players from every NWSL club not competing in the 2026 Championship are represented. Alongside Hutton, participants include Katie Atkinson, Kenza Dali, Hal Hersfelt, Savy King, Lo’eau LaBonta, Ally Lemos, Carson Pickett, Kat Rader, Lilly Reale, Reyna Reyes, Emma Sears, Jaedyn Shaw, and Kailen Sheridan. The winning team will earn a $35,000 prize funded by CarMax to be shared among players.
The event will take place one day prior to the 2026 NWSL Championship kickoff, scheduled for 5 p.m. PT Saturday, November 21, also broadcast by CBS and Paramount+.
CSB Take
Claire Hutton’s inclusion in the NWSL Skills Challenge underscores her status as a leading midfielder in the league and highlights Bay FC’s rising profile. The Skills Challenge offers fans a dynamic showcase of individual talent and technical prowess ahead of the championship match. Featuring broad representation from across the league, the event promotes excitement and engagement around the NWSL’s season finale.
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