2026 NWSL playoffs: Matchups, schedule, where to watch - ESPN

The NWSL postseason begins this week with eight teams vying for a championship. Will Gotham FC go back-to-back? Can the Washington Spirit make another trip to the title game?

Here's what to know about the NWSL playoffs.

Gotham FC

San Diego Wave FC

Washington Spirit

Kansas City Current

Angel City FC

Utah Royals

Portland Thorns FC

Seattle Reign FC

*All times Eastern

Quarterfinals

Friday

10 p.m.: San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals FC, Prime Video

Saturday

Noon: Kansas City Current vs. Angel City FC, CBS/Paramount+

Sunday

12:30 p.m.: Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC, ABC

3 p.m.: Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC, ABC

Games on ABC are also available on the ESPN App and streaming hub.