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After an intense Decision Day weekend, the 2026 NWSL playoff lineup is finalized, with eight teams clinching spots in the quarterfinals. The climactic final matches saw fierce competition as clubs fought to secure top seeds and advance beyond the cutoff.
Gotham FC claimed the NWSL Shield for the first time in their history, thanks to a convincing 2-0 victory over the Utah Royals on home turf. The reigning 2025 NWSL Champions closed out the regular season with an impressive record of 18 wins, 5 losses, and 7 draws, amassing a league-leading total of 61 points—just narrowly surpassing the San Diego Wave.
In a nail-biting battle for the final playoff berth, the Seattle Reign secured the eighth seed by edging out the Orlando Pride 1-0. Seattle’s triumph simultaneously eliminated both the North Carolina Courage and expansion team Denver Summit from postseason contention.
Where to Watch the 2026 NWSL Playoffs This Weekend
The quarterfinals are set to kick off on Friday, Novembre 6th, with the No. 2 seed San Diego Wave hosting No. 7 Utah Royals at 10 PM ET on Prime Video. This match will be particularly notable as it marks Utah’s inaugural appearance in the playoffs.
Samedi’s action features No. 4 Kansas City facing off against No. 5 Angel City at 12 PM ET, broadcast on CBS.
Sunday promises an exciting doubleheader starting with the top-seeded Gotham FC clashing with the Seattle Reign at 12:30 PM ET. Later that afternoon at 3 PM ET on ABC, No. 3 Washington will take on No. 6 Portland.
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