Buckle up because it’s that time of the year again. Did anyone say Decision Day?
After 25 matchdays, the last weekend of the 2025 season is finally here. Mark your calendars if you haven’t already because on November 2 we will know all the teams qualifying for the playoffs as well as the final standings.
While North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville fight for the last playoff spot, those who are already in will try to finish as highest as possible, so they can host a playoff match.
Which teams
will stay at home with a top four finish and who will go on the road?
What is still up for grabs?
- Kansas City Current
- Washington Spirit
- Home Playoff Match – Orlando, Seattle, San Diego Portland
- Home Playoff Match – Orlando, Seattle, San Diego Portland, or NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Orlando, Seattle, San Diego Portland, NJ/NY Gotham FC or Racing Louisville
- Orlando, Seattle, San Diego Portland, NJ/NY Gotham FC or Racing Louisville
- Orlando, Seattle, San Diego Portland, NJ/NY Gotham FC or Racing Louisville
- San Diego, Portland, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Racing Louisville, Or NC Courage
Other Notes
- KC Current and Washington Spirit have homefield advantage through the semifinals
- North Carolina can only advance to playoffs with a win and Louisville loss.
- Orlando Pride and Seattle Reign are currently third and fourth in the NWSL table, but play one another on NWSL Decision Day
How and where to watch
Free your calendar on Sunday, November 2, because games are going to start early. Kansas City and San Diego will open Matchday 26 at 3 p.m. ET (only match at this time). After that, the remainder of the matches will follow at 5 p.m. ET.
In the following list, you’ll find the matches and where to watch:
Kansas City Current vs San Diego Wave, 3 p.m. ET: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
North Carolina Courage vs Gotham FC, 5 p.m. ET: How to watch: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Seattle Reign vs Orlando Pride, 5 p.m. ET: NWSL+
Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit, 5 p.m. ET: NWSL+
Racing Louisville vs Bay FC, 5 p.m. ET: NWSL+
Chicago Stars vs Angel City FC, 5 p.m. ET: NWSL+
Portland Thorns FC vs Houston Dash, 5 p.m. ET: NWSL+
