
The 2025 NWSL season will begin on Friday, March 14, with the reigning champions, Orlando Pride, hosting the newly rebranded Chicago Stars FC, and close out on Sunday, March 16, with a Southern California derby between Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC.
Fourteen teams will begin their 26-match journeys to top the standings and claim the NWSL shield. Then, the top eight will embark on playoffs throughout November with a final to determine the championship winner booked for Nov. 22.