D NWSL The schedule for the 2025 campaign has been revealed which will feature two simultaneous regular-season-openers on March 14, a rivalry weekend on August 8-10 and a return to Decision Day on November 2.
March’s two season-openers are highlighted by the current title holders Orlando Pride hosting Chicago Starsand 2024 finalists Washington Spirit Inspection Houston DashBoth games will be at 8 pm ET. Before the openers, Orlando will host Washington on March 7 for 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup.
The league’s rivalry weekend will include three summer clashes: San Diego Wave vs. Angel City FC in SoCal Rivalry (August 9), Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit in East Coast Rivalry (August 9), and Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign in Cascadia Rivalry (August 10).
All 14 clubs will take part in the final day of the regular season on November 2 decision day.
In total, 182 regular season matches and seven playoff games will be played over a 26-week span, culminating with the Nov. 7-9 quarterfinals, Nov. 14-16 semifinals and Nov. 22 NWSL championship. .
Similar to last season’s broadcast deal, matches will be shown on ESPN/ABC, Prime Video, Scripps’ Ion Network, CBS/Paramount+ and NWSL+. The league also noted that international distribution “will be announced at a later date.”
In Wednesday’s announcement, no plans were revealed regarding the possible return of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Earlier this month, The The league announced That there will be a CBA-mandated break during the confederation tournament from June 23-29 and July, and that during this time, “NWSL clubs will have the flexibility to compete in matches against other professional women’s teams, including international opponents, ensuring continued competition for all NWSL players.”
2025 will be the first full season under the campaign massive change Which were done in CBA last August.
