Eight qualified teams · seeded No. 1–8
NWSL Playoffs 2026 Wheel
The NWSL Playoffs 2026 Wheel picks one of eight seeded playoff teams at random. Tap Spin to assign a club for your watch party or playoff pool, or switch to all 16 clubs. Follow the bracket below from November 6 to the November 21 championship at Audi Field. It is free.
8 playoff teams · 2026 NWSL season
📊 History
2026 NWSL playoffs
Playoffs begin Nov 6. The NWSL Championship is Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C..
Quarterfinals
No. 2 San Diego Wave FC vs. No. 7 Utah Royals
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT · Prime Video
Final: No. 2 San Diego Wave FC 0 – 1 No. 7 Utah Royals
No. 4 Kansas City Current vs. No. 5 Angel City FC
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT · CBS/Paramount+
Final: No. 4 Kansas City Current 1 – 0 No. 5 Angel City FC
No. 1 Gotham FC vs. No. 8 Seattle Reign FC
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT · ABC/ESPN+
Final: No. 1 Gotham FC 1 – 0 No. 8 Seattle Reign FC
No. 3 Washington Spirit vs. No. 6 Portland Thorns FC
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT · ABC/ESPN+
Final: No. 3 Washington Spirit 4 – 1 No. 6 Portland Thorns FC
Semifinals
No. 1 Gotham FC vs. No. 4 Kansas City Current
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Time TBD · TBD
Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island, New York (moved from Sports Illustrated Stadium due to field conditions)
Scheduled · score TBD
No. 7 Utah Royals vs. No. 3 Washington Spirit
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT · TBD
Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Scheduled · score TBD
Championship
TBD vs. TBD
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Time TBD · CBS
Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Scheduled · score TBD
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Gotham FC: 2026 NWSL Shield winners
Gotham FC won the 2026 NWSL Shield and enters the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. Their quarterfinal opponent is No. 8 Seattle Reign FC. The Shield recognizes the regular-season winner; the playoff championship is a separate title decided at Audi Field on November 21.
Pick a team for your playoff pool
The NWSL Playoffs 2026 Wheel contains the eight qualified clubs, with seeds printed beside their names. Gotham FC, San Diego Wave FC, Washington Spirit, Kansas City Current, Angel City FC, Portland Thorns FC, Utah Royals and Seattle Reign FC each receive one equal-sized slice. Every pick uses the browser’s cryptographic random number generator. Seeding does not weight the draw: the top seed has the same chance of being assigned as the eighth seed.
For a watch party, spin once for each guest and write down their assigned team. Decide whether repeat assignments are allowed before starting. If you want eight unique assignments, remove each selected team before the next spin. Groups larger than eight can allow repeats or draw in separate rounds. Keep a copy of the assignments in your group chat so everyone can follow their club throughout the tournament. These are free, friendly assignments, not betting tips or forecasts of match results.
The bracket lists all four quarterfinals with Eastern and Pacific start times and broadcast channels. Semifinal dates remain TBD, and winners advance into those matchups as final scores are added. The championship takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on CBS. Check the schedule before arranging travel or a gathering, especially while later-round kickoff times remain unconfirmed.
The Playoffs tab opens first through the championship. Afterwards, the default returns to All 16 Teams, while the playoff list remains available. The full-season list includes Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC and works for classroom activities, fan challenges or choosing a club to learn about. No account is required, and this wheel uses club names only, without team logos or player photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the 2026 NWSL playoffs start?
The playoffs start Friday, November 6, 2026, with No. 2 San Diego Wave FC against No. 7 Utah Royals at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Prime Video. The other quarterfinals take place November 7–8.
Which teams qualified for the 2026 NWSL playoffs?
The eight qualified teams, in seed order, are No. 1 Gotham FC, No. 2 San Diego Wave FC, No. 3 Washington Spirit, No. 4 Kansas City Current, No. 5 Angel City FC, No. 6 Portland Thorns FC, No. 7 Utah Royals, No. 8 Seattle Reign FC. The All 16 Teams tab also includes every regular-season club.
When and where is the 2026 NWSL championship?
The championship is Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on CBS. The kickoff time is TBD here; semifinal dates and matchups will be filled in as results are added.
How can I use the wheel for a playoff pool?
Select Playoffs and spin once for each participant to assign a seeded team. Record the result and remove that team if everyone should receive a different club. Agree on pool rules before drawing; the random assignment is not a match prediction and requires no betting.
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How to use the NWSL Playoffs 2026 Wheel
- Choose Playoffs for the eight seeded teams or All 16 Teams.
- Tap SPIN and wait for your club.
- Record each pool assignment; remove the winner if everyone needs a different team.
- Follow match times and results in the bracket below the wheel.
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