THIS TIME, WE FINISH IT.
Reign FC’s 2026 season has been defined by unwavering grit and resilience. The roster, made up of a unique combination of experienced NWSL veterans and young stars, has come together to fight for the ultimate prize – the club’s first-ever NWSL Championship. After a hard fought win against Orlando to clinch the eighth and final playoff spot, Seattle Reign FC begins its ninth playoff run.
The postseason starts now.
Explore below for the latest on schedule, watch parties, team news and more.
QUARTERFINALS | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 9:30 A.M. PT
QUARTERFINALS | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 9:30 A.M. PT
Kicking off their 2026 NWSL Playoff campaign, the No. 8 ranked Reign are set to take on the No. 1 ranked Gotham FC in Harrison, New Jersey on Sunday. Tune in to the match at 9:30 a.m. PT on ABC or attend Reign FC’s Official Watch Party at Rough & Tumble!
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NWSL Playoffs 101
Seattle Reign FC defeated the Orlando Pride1-0 to secure their ninth playoff berth in club history. The journey to the championship starts on the road in New Jersey against Gotham FC, the number 1 ranked team in the league. Everything is on the line in the match. Here’s what to know about the NWSL playoffs:
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The top eight teams in the league qualified for a playoff spot, beginning with the quarterfinal round. Every team that qualified for the postseason will play a match this weekend.
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Friday, November 6
7:00 p.m. PT / San Diego Wave FC will host the Utah Royals FC, streaming live on Prime Video
Saturday, November 7
9:00 a.m. PT / Kansas City Current will host Angel City FC, streaming on CBS and Paramount+
Sunday, November 8
9:30 a.m. PT / Gotham FC will host the Seattle Reign, air nationally on ABC and ESPN Deportes and stream on the ESPN App for unlimited subscribers
12:00 p.m. PT / Washington Spirit will host the Portland Thorns, airing nationally on ABC and ESPN Deportes and stream on the ESPN App for unlimited subscribers.
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As there must be a winner in each match, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played if the score is tied after 90 minutes of regulation. If the score is still tied after extra time, a penalty shoot-out will determine the winner.
Teams are also allowed the use of an additional substitute in extra time and an addition substitution window.
The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament, meaning that the winner of each match advances, while the loser is eliminated and sees their 2026 NWSL season come to a close. Through the quarterfinals and semifinals, the higher-seeded team will host the match, unless venue availability prevents it. The finals will be hosted at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
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The semifinal round begins the weekend of November 13 and will feature the following matchups:
The winner of the 1 vs. 8 game plays the winner of the 4 vs. 5 game
The winner of the 2 vs. 7 game plays the winner of the 3 vs. 6 game
The winner of each semifinal match will advance to the NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel, on November 21 at Audi Field to determine the league winner.
2026 PLAYOFFS NEWS
