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2025 NWSL playoffs: Full bracket, schedule

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  Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 16:15 GMT by USA Today

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NWSL 2025 Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule, and What to Expect

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has unveiled its 2025 playoff bracket and full schedule, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season. With the league’s expansion to 12 teams and a revamped playoff format, fans can look forward to a series of single‑elimination matches that will determine the league champion over a two‑week sprint in early November.

How the 2025 Playoff Structure Works

The playoffs will feature the top 10 teams from the regular season, with seeds assigned based on final standings. The format, announced in late September, mirrors the single‑elimination brackets used in other North American sports leagues but introduces a “play‑in” round that gives the lower‑seeded teams a chance to advance.

1. First Round (Play‑In)
   - Match 1: 7th‑seeded team vs. 10th‑seeded team
   - Match 2: 8th‑seeded team vs. 9th‑seeded team

   These games are scheduled for November 8–9, 2025. The winners of these match‑ups earn the right to face the 2nd and 3rd seeds, respectively, in the next round.

2. Conference Semifinals
   - Winner of Match 1 vs. 3rd‑seeded team
   - Winner of Match 2 vs. 2nd‑seeded team

   Both matches take place on November 15, 2025. The higher seed hosts each game.

3. Conference Finals
   The winners of the conference semifinals play the top‑seeded team in their respective conferences on November 22, 2025. These matches are also single‑match, winner‑takes‑all affairs, with the higher seed again earning home‑field advantage.

4. NWSL Championship Final
   The two conference finalists meet for the league title on November 29, 2025, at the home stadium of the higher seed. The league has confirmed that the final will be held in a city that can accommodate a large crowd and provide a top‑class soccer experience for players and fans alike.

Key Matchups to Watch

While the exact seedings and team names are not listed in the article itself, the bracket is available for fans to consult on the official NWSL website (https://www.nwslsoccer.com/). The bracket graphic shows the path each team must take to reach the final, including who faces whom in each round. Teams that finished the regular season in the top six automatically receive a bye past the play‑in round, a perk that underscores the importance of finishing high in the standings.

Fans of the league’s most popular teams—such as OL Reign, Houston Dash, and the Washington Spirit—will be looking to confirm whether they secure those coveted top‑six spots, thereby avoiding the extra game in the first round and having more rest before the later rounds.

Scheduling Details

The article notes that the entire playoff schedule is spread over a two‑week period, allowing for adequate rest between games and ensuring that the league can accommodate potential broadcast windows. The schedule is as follows:

• Play‑In Round: November 8–9, 2025
• Conference Semifinals: November 15, 2025
• Conference Finals: November 22, 2025
• Championship Final: November 29, 2025

All times are listed in local time at each team’s home stadium, but the NWSL will provide a consolidated schedule on the league’s official site, allowing fans to easily track the times for their favorite matches.

Additional Resources

The USA Today article references the official NWSL site for the full bracket and the most up‑to‑date schedule. For those interested in the finer details—such as venue capacity, ticket availability, and broadcast partners—the league’s website offers a comprehensive playoff guide. In addition, the NWSL’s official app provides live updates, real‑time scores, and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content for each playoff game.

Fans are also encouraged to follow the league’s social media channels for last‑minute changes and promotional content leading up to the championship. The league’s official Twitter handle, @NWSL, and Instagram page @NWSL provide daily updates on standings, player highlights, and playoff teasers.

Looking Ahead

The 2025 NWSL playoffs promise to bring heightened drama and excitement to American women’s soccer. With a format that rewards regular‑season performance while still giving lower seeds a fighting chance, the league is poised to capture the imagination of existing fans and attract new ones alike. As the bracket unfolds and teams prepare for the high stakes that come with single‑match elimination, the entire nation will be watching to see which club will lift the NWSL trophy in late November.