NWSL
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Watch on ESPN+NWSL Live Stream and TV Schedule, Live Scores, Fixtures, Results
Table
NWSL Standings
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Current | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 27 | WWWWL | |
| 2 | Orlando Pride | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 22 | WWLDL | |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 22 | WWDWL | |
| 4 | San Diego Wave | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 20 | LWWDW | |
| 5 | Seattle Reign | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 17 | WLWLW | |
| 6 | Racing Louisville FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 17 | WWLWW | |
| 7 | Portland Thorns | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 16 | LWDWD | |
| 8 | Bay FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 15 | WDWLL | |
| 9 | Angel City | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 15 | DLLWW | |
| 10 | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 12 | LLLDW | |
| 11 | North Carolina Courage | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 12 | LLWDW | |
| 12 | Houston Dash | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 11 | LDLWL | |
| 13 | Utah Royals | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 5 | LLDLL | |
| 14 | Chicago Red Stars | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 24 | -16 | 5 | DLLLD |
Broadcast Rights
Where can you watch NWSL in United States?
Under this deal, ABC broadcasts six matches per season, while the rest of the contracted games air on ESPN’s platforms.
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Of the games scheduled on ABC, three take place during the regular season, and three are part of the postseason, including the NWSL Championship match.Fans looking to watch NWSL on ABC can do so via free over-the-air television, as ABC is available nationwide. The channel is also carried by most pay-TV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Cox, and Verizon Fios. ABC’s content can also be accessed through its official website and ABC App, where users with a cable or satellite subscription can log in using their provider credentials. Supported browsers include Edge, Safari, Firefox, and Chrome.
For streaming options, ABC is available on multiple platforms, including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV.
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This deal grants CBS and Paramount+ the rights to 63 matches per season. Most games are streamed on Paramount+, while CBS broadcasts 14 matches on its national network. An additional 10 games air exclusively on CBS Sports Network, with CBS Sports Golazo Network providing supplementary coverage for select fixtures. The network also continues its postseason coverage, including the NWSL Championship.
In addition to live coverage, Paramount+ offers match replays, though availability is time-limited. CBS also produces dedicated highlight and analysis programs featuring key moments from the NWSL season, all accessible through Paramount+.
Fans have multiple ways to watch NWSL on CBS. The main CBS network is available over-the-air for free and through pay-TV providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Cox, and Verizon Fios. CBS content can also be streamed via the CBS website and CBS App, where users with a cable or satellite subscription can log in using their provider credentials. Supported browsers include Edge, Safari, Firefox, and Chrome.
CBS Sports Network is available through major cable and satellite providers, such as DirecTV, Spectrum, Dish Network, Cox, Optimum, Verizon Fios, and Xfinity, as well as via streaming platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream.
For Paramount+, viewers can access content on various devices, including smartphones and tablets running Android or iOS, web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, and gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. The platform is also supported on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Roku, Chromecast, Android TV, and smart TVs from LG, Samsung, and Vizio.
The agreement grants ESPN the rights to air 20 matches per season, distributed across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Disney+.
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Ten matches air on ESPN, while four are shown exclusively in English on ESPN2. Nine matches are broadcast in Spanish via ESPN Deportes. On the streaming side, ESPN+ offers all matches in English and Spanish, while Disney+ carries a selection of games that are chosen progressively during the season.Of the matches assigned to ESPN, 14 are regular season fixtures, and three are postseason games. Fans in the United States watch NWSL games on ESPN and ESPN2 through standard pay-TV services such as Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, and others. Access to ESPN Deportes may require an upgraded subscription tier.
Live NWSL coverage is also available through online platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV. ESPN+ is accessible through monthly or annual subscriptions via the ESPN website or app. Matches stream on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, and Android or iOS mobile devices.
Under this deal, Prime Video holds the rights to 27 live NWSL matches per season, covering the NWSL Challenge Cup, the regular season, and the opening round of the playoffs.
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Some matches may be available for on-demand viewing after the live broadcast, though availability is determined on a game-by-game basis.To watch NWSL on Prime Video, users need an Amazon Prime subscription, available on a monthly or annual basis. Subscription costs vary, so checking current pricing before subscribing is recommended. Each account allows streaming on three different devices, though only two users can watch the same match simultaneously.
Prime Video is accessible on multiple platforms, including web browsers like Edge, Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. The service is also available on Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Roku, and Panasonic smart devices. Gaming consoles such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Wii support streaming, as do Blu-ray players from Sony, Samsung, LG, and Panasonic. Additionally, Android and iOS smartphones and tablets are compatible with Prime Video.
All NWSL content on Prime Video is available in English and can be streamed in Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), or 4K resolution.
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Exceptions to the format include one weekend with three games and another with only one.All NWSL matches on ION are broadcast over-the-air, making them accessible to U.S. viewers without a cable subscription. The channel is also widely available through major pay-TV providers such as Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Cox, Verizon Fios, and AT&T U-verse.
Fans can watch live NWSL games on ION through online platforms like YouTube TV, fuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. Some affiliated services may also carry ION’s programming, but geo-restrictions could apply to certain live broadcasts depending on regional licensing arrangements.
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All features are available to users located within the United States.As part of its domestic media structure, NWSL+ also shares select broadcasts with Paramount+, allowing fans to access additional matches throughout the season. Replays of current-season games are made available 72 hours after the original live broadcast.
U.S.-based viewers can stream NWSL matches live via NWSL+ on multiple platforms. The service is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge browsers and can also be accessed through streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. Subscribers may watch content on two devices simultaneously using the same account.
The service is free of charge, but live coverage of certain matches may be subject to geo-restrictions depending on NWSL’s broadcast arrangements with other media partners.
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The contract grants the network the right to air one NWSL match per week in English.In addition to live match commentary, SiriusXM features league-related segments in its football shows and includes pregame coverage ahead of each live broadcast. The platform integrates NWSL content into its broader sports programming throughout the season.
To access NWSL audio broadcasts on SiriusXM, listeners must subscribe to one of the service’s packages. Matches are available through the SiriusXM app on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets and can also be streamed via web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
NWSL matches on SiriusXM are also accessible on home devices. The service supports playback through Alexa, Google Nest, Roku, Apple TV, Sonos, and compatible Smart TVs. In vehicles, fans can listen to NWSL games using SiriusXM’s satellite radio or through the app via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
About NWSL
History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage
The National Women’s Soccer League is the top-flight professional league for women in the United States. It was founded on November 21, 2012, and is the successor to Women’s Professional Soccer (2007-2012), which was a successor to Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003) — the world’s first women’s soccer league in which players were paid as professionals.
The NWSL kicked off with its 2013 season featuring eight teams, four of which were former participants in the WPS (Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Sky Blue, Western New York Flash). The league saw FC Kansas City and Boston Breakers fold and introduced three expansion teams – Houston (2014), Orlando (2016), and Salt Lake City (2018) – across seven years. In 2020, Utah Royals FC (Salt Lake City) sold its ownership and relocated to Kansas City following a controversy involving owner Dell Loy Hansen. Moreover, Louisville was introduced as the fourth expansion team in 2021. The NWSL's 10th year anniversary celebrated the introduction of two more expansion teams - Angel City FC (2022) and Sacramento (2022).
The NWSL typically runs from March to October and runs alongside the NWSL Challenge Cup, the USA’s annual women’s league cup competition. The league follows a round-robin format, with each club facing every other team twice during the regular season, once at home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the regular season is awarded the regular-season title, the NWSL Shield.
The NWSL’s top performers during the regular season move on to the playoffs to determine the winner of the NWSL Championship. The number of playoff spots has increased over the years. Prior to 2021, only four clubs could qualify for the playoffs. In 2021, this figure increased to six and will likely increase again as the league continues to grow. The playoff teams face off in a single-elimination tournament until there is one side left.
From 2013 to 2016, most National Women's Soccer League games were accessible via YouTube and individual team websites. In 2013, the NWSL signed an agreement with Fox Sports 2 to televise six regular-season games, the semifinals, and championship games. In 2014, they partnered with ESPN to televise nine games but returned to Fox Sports for 2015 and 2016, with FS1 televising a handful of games while Fox Sports GO live-streamed select fixtures. In 2017, they secured a three-year deal with A&E Networks, with Lifetime broadcasting 22 regular-season matches and three post-season ties.
A&E Networks ended its broadcasting agreement in 2019, giving the league more control over media and sponsorship agreements. CBS Sports and Twitch became partners in 2020 — however, Twitch’s deal ended in 2022. This agreement secured thrilling action on CBS and CBS Sports Network for fans in the USA. Thanks to this three-year deal, Paramount+ acquired live streaming rights for most of the games, with select fixtures, including the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, NWSL Playoffs, and the NWSL Championship, aired live on CBS and streamed simultaneously on Paramount+.
