Don't Miss a Kick: Your Complete Guide to Watching the 2026 NWSL Playoffs Live

Win or go home. It's now or never. Whatever phrase resonates with you, the National Women's Soccer League playoffs have arrived, and every match carries enormous stakes.

Eight teams have earned their spots through the regular season, and a straightforward single-elimination bracket will unfold over the coming three weeks, featuring quarterfinals, semifinals, and a championship final scheduled at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21.

Holding the number one seed are the defending NWSL Champions and newly crowned 2026 Shield holders, Gotham FC. Interestingly, both of Gotham's previous playoff victories — including the one nearly a year ago — came as the lowest seed. The question now is how they'll cope with the weight of being the favorites.

Get ready. Here's your complete guide to watching the 2026 NWSL Playoffs.

2026 NWSL Playoffs Teams

2026 NWSL Playoffs Dates

How to Watch 2026 NWSL Playoffs

The NWSL has secured three broadcast partners for the playoffs: Amazon Prime Video, ABC, and CBS. Amazon Prime Video will air one quarterfinal, ABC will cover two quarterfinals and one semifinal, while CBS will broadcast one quarterfinal, one semifinal, and the championship final.

Quarterfinals

QF1: San Diego Wave vs. Utah Royals: Friday, Nov. 6, 10:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video
QF2: KC Current vs. Angel City: Saturday, Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS / Paramount+
QF3: Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign: Sunday, Nov. 8, 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC
QF4: Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns: Sunday, Nov. 8, 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC

Semifinals

SF1: QF1 vs. QF4: Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 14/15 TBD on CBS / Paramount+
SF2: QF2 vs. QF3: Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 14/15 TBD on ABC

Final

SF1 vs. SF2: Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:00 p.m. on CBS / Paramount+