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Team-by-team guide to the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

From heavy favorites to first-timers, here's everything you need to know about the eight teams gearing up for the NWSL playoffs

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Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Nov 07, 2025
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San Diego Wave’s Perle Morroni celebrates clinching a spot in the NWSL playoffs. Credit Getty Images

Here. We. Go. It’s crunch time in the NWSL and the playoffs are here. After 26 matches, eight teams have advanced to battle it out for the NWSL Championship, which will be played in San Jose, California on 22 November.

Here are your broadcast times for these highly anticipated quarter-final knockout games. All but one are at good kick-off slots for fans watching in Europe.

All matches will be broadcast on TNT in the UK & Ireland.

7 Nov. Friday: Orlando vs. Seattle | 1:00 a.m. GMT
8 Nov. Saturday: Washington vs. Louisville | 5:00 p.m. GMT
9 Nov. Sunday: KC vs. Gotham | 5:30 p.m. GMT
9 Nov. Sunday: Portland vs. San Diego | 8:00 p.m. GMT

Here’s a quick guide to every 2025 NWSL playoff club:

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