2025 NWSL Season Kicks Off with Expanded Coverage and Exciting Matchups

The new season begins this weekend, featuring 14 teams, including Bay FC's second year, and expanded broadcasting across multiple platforms.

The 2025 NWSL season starts this weekend with all 14 teams in action, including defending champions Orlando Pride and second-year franchise Bay FC.
The season opener on Friday includes Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Stars, both airing at 8 p.m. ET on NWSL+ and Prime Video, respectively.
Saturday and Sunday will feature additional matchups, including Kansas City Current vs. Portland Thorns and Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave, with games broadcast on ABC, ESPN+, and ION.
This season spans 26 weeks, with 182 regular-season matches and seven playoff games leading to the NWSL Championship on November 22, 2025.
ESPN expands its NWSL coverage with 20 matches across its platforms, including six games on ABC and 13 Spanish-language broadcasts on ESPN Deportes.