Your Complete Guide to Catching Every Thrilling Moment of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

The ultimate showdown begins. After 238 days since the National Women's Soccer League regular season kicked off, the most crucial phase has arrived. The NWSL playoffs have commenced.

Eight squads are left to battle for the championship, with the championship match scheduled for PayPal Park in San Jose on November 22.

At the top sits the 2025 Shield champions, Kansas City Current, who could potentially be the finest NWSL squad in history. Naturally, the last two titleholders, Orlando Pride (2024) and NJ/NY Gotham FC (2023), won't surrender their throne easily.

Here's your complete guide to following the 2025 NWSL Playoffs.

2025 NWSL playoffs teams

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2025 NWSL playoffs dates

2025 NWSL playoffs how to watch

The NWSL features three broadcasting partners for the postseason: Amazon Prime Video, ABC and CBS. Amazon Prime Video will broadcast one quarterfinal match, ABC will cover two quarterfinals and one semifinal, while CBS will air one quarterfinal, one semifinal, and the championship game.

Quarterfinals

QF1: Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign: Friday, Nov. 7, 8:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video
QF2: Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville: Saturday, Nov. 8, 12:00 p.m. ET on CBS / Paramount+
QF3: KC Current vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC: Sunday, Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC
QF4: Portland Thorns vs. San Diego Wave: Sunday, Nov. 9, 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC

Semifinals

SF1: QF1 vs. QF2: Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 15/16 TBD on CBS / Paramount+
SF2: QF3 vs. QF4: Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 15/16 TBD on ABC

Final

SF1 vs. SF2: Saturday, Nov. 22, 8:00 p.m. on CBS / Paramount+

No more talking. Just playoffs.

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